Alloys With A Different Colour Lip

1. Green-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Wakefield Posts: 644 Clio 1.4 RT and MK1 Saxo VTS

   #1 9th July 2008, 21:33

   Who has done this? Im doing my wheels Rover Stone Grey Metallic with a Yellow Lip/Rim.
   
   What is the best way of doing this? i dont know what will be the best way of dividing the two colours as masking a circle could be difficult
   
   Any advice welcomed
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 9th July 2008, 21:40

   someone did one on a balancing machine
3. Green-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Wakefield Posts: 644 Clio 1.4 RT and MK1 Saxo VTS

   #3 9th July 2008, 22:06

   any other ways? masking tape etc?
4. spoon_19 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Congresbury, Bristol Posts: 163 Saxo VTR Mk2

   #4 9th July 2008, 22:18

   That balancing machine way is a good idea, i would have never thought of that lol. Would have to have a steady hand though!
5. Green-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Wakefield Posts: 644 Clio 1.4 RT and MK1 Saxo VTS

   #5 10th July 2008, 20:51

   Bump
6. djflipsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 Poole United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6410 Vts, Vtr, Furio..

   #6 10th July 2008, 21:01

   I have a nice set you can do this to......
   
   
   
   
   pm me mate if your interested
7. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #7 10th July 2008, 21:15

   you could jack up the front of the car so both front wheels are in the air, stick the car in first or second, jump out and start painting.
   
   it may be a little dangerous but i dont think the wheels move that fast in first. just make sure the car is jacked up properly, handbrake is on and chock the wheels.
8. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #8 10th July 2008, 22:36

   i would use axle stands that way lol
9. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #9 11th July 2008, 11:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rodzd126 i would use axle stands that way lol

   obviously. dont leave it on the jack. that would be dangerous.
10. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

    #10 11th July 2008, 11:59

    If you are doing it that way, once the car is supported you should stick a jack under the wishbone at the bottom of the strut and raise the wheel back up a little. Otherwise the angle might be too much for the cv boots and they will tear.
11. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #11 11th July 2008, 12:27

    Thats the most dangerous way i have heard of. Why not try rim tape mate
12. mmmatt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Oldham, Manchester Posts: 209 Citroen saxo Vts

    #12 13th July 2008, 23:05

    id go with rim tape o something similar! ive refurbed a lot of wheels now and thats the best way i rekon, or get the masking tape out
13. Green-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Wakefield Posts: 644 Clio 1.4 RT and MK1 Saxo VTS

    #13 13th July 2008, 23:07

    going to start sanding tomorrow and i think ill be masking off the slight rim lip as it should be easy with it being flat will keep you all updated