Painting Rims

1. Adamsl2 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Slough Posts: 17 98 Fiat Punto Mark 1 & 2001 Citroen Saxo Furio

   #1 10th May 2009, 16:49

   Just wondering what is the best and cheapest way to paint my rims white?? or if you have done your own before then how??
   
   cheers
2. storms Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 durham Posts: 164 mk2 saxo vts toyota rav 4

   #2 10th May 2009, 17:55

   Theres some good guides if you use the search icon. I done mine myself cost about £60 for all four and looks pretty good I think and wasn't to hard to do
3. Shellz Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 3832 206 Quicksilver

   #3 10th May 2009, 18:02

   Me and the boyfriend going to have a go at doing mine black. But don't fancy doing the red lip, lol!
4. J-Reid Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2036

   #4 10th May 2009, 19:03

   ive just done mine gloss white. using a can of gloss white believe it or not lol. peice of piss to do mate
5. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #5 10th May 2009, 19:24

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87427
   
   Thats the guide on how to do it.
6. xsampsonx Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Isle Of Wight Posts: 159 Mk1 Saxo Expose

   #6 11th May 2009, 01:48

   its quite easy to do just make sure u sand it dwn with wet and dry
7. Liio Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Llynfi Valley Posts: 420 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 11th May 2009, 09:07

   Simple to do mate just dont rush it. Nothing beats preperation. Ohh and make sure its smooth before primer. I had flaking paint on mine, so i had to remove all the paint that was originally on them. Took me roughly 7 days to do 5 alloys
   
   
8. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #8 11th May 2009, 09:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Shellz Me and the boyfriend going to have a go at doing mine black. But don't fancy doing the red lip, lol!

   I wouldnt try to DIY painting a coloured lip on. Get some rim tape off ebay/halfords & use that instead!
9. user_12092 Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2006 Inside Your Girlfriend Posts: 12190 Fabia vRS

   #9 11th May 2009, 09:33

   I did these myself
   
   
   
   
10. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #10 11th May 2009, 10:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -Jason- I did these myself

    they look awesome mate, nice job!
11. noelmx L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 wicklow ireland Posts: 57 Citreon saxo furio 2002

    #11 13th May 2009, 00:43

    they are unreal mate fair play
12. Mcinabout Established Member Joined: May 2009 Worcester Posts: 2453 Saxo-1.1 forte MK2-posi blue-Flat Arch

    #12 13th May 2009, 17:16

    They are mint mate,,ive just bought some re-furbished vtr alloys in glossy black,,and would like a blue lip,,ive been to halfords and they say they dont stock it?but if i cna get some is the tape easy to use?or shall i get the lip painted?
    
    Cheers
13. Adamsl2 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Slough Posts: 17 98 Fiat Punto Mark 1 & 2001 Citroen Saxo Furio

    #13 13th May 2009, 21:08

    thanks for the replys people im going to have ago at doing them this weekend
14. green_vtr_mk1 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Northern Ireland Posts: 9 green 1998 saxo vtr. lowered 45mm up front and tw

    #14 14th May 2009, 23:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -Jason- I did these myself

    what colour is the paint on those wheels?
    
    thanks
15. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #15 15th May 2009, 00:18

    Lime green? or that kawasaki green?
16. green_vtr_mk1 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Northern Ireland Posts: 9 green 1998 saxo vtr. lowered 45mm up front and tw

    #16 15th May 2009, 08:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by John_G Lime green? or that kawasaki green?

    i mean the grey colour lol.
    
    im goin to start paintin my vtr wheels soon and like the colour biut dont know if its graphite or gum metal or maybe sumit else.
    
    cheers.