Obviously when you remove the masking tape there is a small but clearly visible step from the new paint to the old. I'm not sure what the correct method of removing this is, but I wiped along it with white spirit and this has blended it in nicely. I also used this method to blend in the primer after removing the first lot of masking tape.
This morning I applied a coat of the clear lacquer. This time I did not mask the wheel but did wipe off the overspray with white spirit. The result is shown below.
I picked these tips up of the internet but as I said there may well be better (or more professional) methods but this way worked OK for me.
I am very happy with the finish and although it is far from perfect it looks a hundred times better than it did before.
It is not perfect though - I didn't use a tack rag before painting and a few traces of fluff found their way onto the surface.
Also I ended up using regular, rather than high build primer, as a result some slight pitting is still visible.
Also whilst the Autopaint spray is a decent colour match, the metallic particles seem larger than in the original finish. The refinished area thus looks more sparkly and stands out a little from its surroundings.
With this experience gained I sure will do a better job next time. I now just have to wait a couple of days for the lacquer to harden before buying a new tyre.
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