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At each 'paint' stage (Primer, Top Coat, Clear Coat) . . .
Wait until dry, then place the wheel back into the forks - but with no tube or tyre
Turn your brake pads so they are perpendicular to the rim (to ensure they cover the whole of the braking surface).
Using double sided tape - stick a fine sandpaper (800 grit or higher) nice and flat against the brake pad - so that it contacts the brake surface when the levers are squeezed.
Spin the wheel whilst gently squeezing the levers (don't put too much force in, you are not trying to stop the wheel).
After you have removed the primer/top/clear - clean all the dust off and go on to the next stage.