gloss black and white wheels

1. s3tre2003 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 St.Austell Posts: 972 Moonstine 206 GTI,Aegean Blue 206 GTI180, Citroen

   #1 3rd April 2008, 10:54

   thinking of starting my wheels today..
   
   gona be going to halfords to look at the paint, but whats the best 2 colours for gloss black or white wheels? which ones has everyone used? pics?
   
   rep available
2. Jackm Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Braintree, Essex Posts: 507 106 GTi

   #2 3rd April 2008, 10:56

   halfords gloss black or gloss white they are the colours people use x
3. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #3 3rd April 2008, 10:58

   I didnt go to halfords, jus my local handy center. Used gloss black. on my vtr wheels on my posi saxo. I think white WILL look amazing though, i want to get another set of vtr wheels just to do in white now lol.
4. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #4 3rd April 2008, 11:01

   If you can be bothered to check my progress thread I have recently done my VTR wheels in gloss white.
   
   That is the Alpine Gloss White from Halfrauds.
5. Leemc2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 St Ives, Cornwall Posts: 641 98' Saxo VTR/S - 08' VFR800 - 95' Land Rover Offro

   #5 3rd April 2008, 11:21

   Hey mate.. I see your only in St. Austell.. Never liked using Halfrauds paint.
   
   Get yourself down to Hex Holdings in Redruth, Cardrew Industrial Estate.. (same estate as Richard Bro's).. I can give you directions if you like. Hex Holdings are professional paint supplies.. pop in there and you can get all you need.. sand paper grades, pre-paint, proper primer, top quality top coats and clear laquers..
   
   Once you get paint from a professional outfit, you wont want to set foot in Halfords paint department again.. Give them a call, and you can chat through dif. types of paint, you need something to withstand being on wheels or else you'll quickly end up with poor looking wheels.
   
   Cheers
   
   Lee
6. gavbey Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 perth Posts: 811 cammed saxo vts

   #6 3rd April 2008, 11:27

   what about gloss blak 106 gti alloys on silver vtr???
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 3rd April 2008, 11:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gavbey what about gloss blak 106 gti alloys on silver vtr???

   well theyre jus like VTS mk2 alloys. execpt a bit smaller. So will looko good
8. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

   #8 3rd April 2008, 11:36

   If you do go to halfords... i wouldn't recommend using their own gloss white and gloss black paints...
   
   I would buy some of the actual car paint.. eg. Citroen Polar White.. as i find the paints are a lot thicker... and less watery... they leave less run lines.. and overall give a better finish...
   
   Or go to a professional paint supplier!
   
   Hope that helps!
   Alex
   
9. s3tre2003 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 St.Austell Posts: 972 Moonstine 206 GTI,Aegean Blue 206 GTI180, Citroen

   #9 3rd April 2008, 13:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furioAL If you do go to halfords... i wouldn't recommend using their own gloss white and gloss black paints... I would buy some of the actual car paint.. eg. Citroen Polar White.. as i find the paints are a lot thicker... and less watery... they leave less run lines.. and overall give a better finish... Or go to a professional paint supplier! Hope that helps! Alex

   thanks al..
   
   am gona be using my mates gloss black.. so see how that comes out, if its shit..then il start again
   
   rep'd
10. s3tre2003 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 St.Austell Posts: 972 Moonstine 206 GTI,Aegean Blue 206 GTI180, Citroen

    #10 3rd April 2008, 13:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Leemc2008 Hey mate.. I see your only in St. Austell.. Never liked using Halfrauds paint. Get yourself down to Hex Holdings in Redruth, Cardrew Industrial Estate.. (same estate as Richard Bro's).. I can give you directions if you like. Hex Holdings are professional paint supplies.. pop in there and you can get all you need.. sand paper grades, pre-paint, proper primer, top quality top coats and clear laquers.. Once you get paint from a professional outfit, you wont want to set foot in Halfords paint department again.. Give them a call, and you can chat through dif. types of paint, you need something to withstand being on wheels or else you'll quickly end up with poor looking wheels. Cheers Lee

    and thanks again mate..
    
    iv heard alot of good stuff about those guys, bu am just gna be using some paint my mates got for a minute. If its shit im gona be paying a visit to them
11. tommyVTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Lincoln / Scunthorpe Posts: 304 Jap Celica vvti

    #11 3rd April 2008, 14:52

    Halfords Gloss black with Halfords Laquer!
    
    
12. user_22749 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport

    #12 3rd April 2008, 16:07

    these were done at a proffessional paint shop
    
    
    
    i recon these look better than black vtr wheels
13. user_22749 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport

    #13 3rd April 2008, 16:08

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    sorri picture is small...im new to all this
14. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #14 3rd April 2008, 16:37

    sell me them wheels. ive always wanted black wheels with a red lip
15. user_20400 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive

    #15 3rd April 2008, 21:33

    ^^^ Those wheels look wicked mate
16. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

    #16 3rd April 2008, 21:41

    
    
17. saxoaee Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Skeg, Nottingham (Home Town) Posts: 545 Saxo VTS 2002, Yamaha Thundercat

    #17 3rd April 2008, 22:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by andywiddss1

    how long did it take you to do them mate?
18. tommyVTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Lincoln / Scunthorpe Posts: 304 Jap Celica vvti

    #18 4th April 2008, 10:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by b0t13 sell me them wheels. ive always wanted black wheels with a red lip

    lol how much you offering?
19. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #19 4th April 2008, 10:03

    have a look at my car, had black and white on it
20. ThegreenVTR Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto

    #20 4th April 2008, 15:45

    just done my VTR wheels in gloss white from halfords looks gorgeous will post pics if need?
21. Bounty69 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Kent Posts: 497 Phantom Orange VTR

    #21 4th April 2008, 16:35

    Ive gotta phantom orange vtr, am thinkin of re-furbing and spraying my wheels myself....
    
    dont know whether to do black with orange lip or white with orange lip??
    
    I reckon white with orange would look sicko!!
22. amery_vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 580 Saxo VTR

    #22 4th April 2008, 18:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ThegreenVTR just done my VTR wheels in gloss white from halfords looks gorgeous will post pics if need?

    post it up mate...thinking about doin it myslef..hmm..hard to do? lol
23. tommyVTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Lincoln / Scunthorpe Posts: 304 Jap Celica vvti

    #23 4th April 2008, 18:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bounty69 Ive gotta phantom orange vtr, am thinkin of re-furbing and spraying my wheels myself.... dont know whether to do black with orange lip or white with orange lip?? I reckon white with orange would look sicko!!

    lol would like a terry's white chocolate orange! black all the way.
24. ThegreenVTR Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto

    #24 4th April 2008, 21:24

    well mine have taken me near 15 hours but they were trashed before now there lookin brand new ill post pics tomorrow
25. Ge0_Ge Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Thanet/Kent Posts: 1335 106 GTI, Audi S3

    #25 4th April 2008, 21:55

    mine have taken fucking ages, and im still not done... they were completley fuged though...
    
    still not amazing but alot better than before
26. ThegreenVTR Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto

    #26 4th April 2008, 21:58

    try nitromors mate wonderful stuff and get yourself one of those project sandpaper kits from halfords works wonders