spraying wheels

1. JamieBridge Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 24

   #1 8th April 2008, 17:38

   would any kind of vht spray paint be best?
   im wanting to refurb some old alloys and give them a nice black finish that will last
   thanksss
2. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #2 8th April 2008, 17:40

   well take the paint off, key the surface with sandpaper use an acid etch primer then any paint will doand finally a good 4 coats of laquer, theres guides about and gets asked a lot so do a search
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 8th April 2008, 17:44

   Halfords spray can's mate
   
   And what Pred said..
   
   Sand them all the way down, really good.
   
   I recommend 3 coats of primer 3 coats of paint then 3 or more coats of laquer.
4. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #4 8th April 2008, 18:01

   use nitromors to get all the paint off and use a wire brush on a drill should get them right back to the metal
5. ThegreenVTR Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto

   #5 8th April 2008, 18:14

   its all about preperation if you spend the time getting them sanded properly it looks ten times better at the finished result. Also get some P80 grade sandpaper to get any tough bits of paint to.... this is useful around the lip of the rim, just make sure you really make sure the wheels are spotlessly clean before you paint them!
   
   and good old halfords paint is the best i chose gloss white for mine!
6. JamieBridge Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 24

   #6 8th April 2008, 18:23

   cheers guys
   i knew al the prep stuff already as im quite experienced with spraying/airbrushing ect, just have never sprayed onto alloy before and just wanted to make sure
   thanks
7. dazza88 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2007 herne bay, kent Posts: 365 saxo vtr

   #7 8th April 2008, 23:30

   how much you think it would cost to refurbish all 4 of my vtr wheels?
8. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #8 9th April 2008, 00:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dazza88 how much you think it would cost to refurbish all 4 of my vtr wheels?

   most wheel places take £25-40 a wheel depending on how bad they are to start. or you could do it yourself for free.