Spraying alloys

1. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #1 30th July 2009, 07:51

   I realy want to spray my alloys (first time spraying anything) but im just scared im makin a big fuck up of them, is it hard for first time?
2. J-Reid Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2036

   #2 30th July 2009, 07:55

   not hard at all mate, just dont spray too close as itl pool and run. keep back abit and do more light coats rather than a few thicker coats.
3. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #3 30th July 2009, 07:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by J-Reid not hard at all mate, just dont spray too close as itl pool and run. keep back abit and do more light coats rather than a few thicker coats.

   I might give it a test run on something first before i do the wheels lol.
4. user_23168 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 N. Ireland Posts: 576 BMW 328i Coupe with M3 diff

   #4 30th July 2009, 09:49

   Its pretty straight forward..just follow the guides and take your time. The biggest mistake people make is rushing the job to get it done. Having patience and taking your time with it will give good results.
5. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

   #5 30th July 2009, 11:51

   Hey mate, don't worry if it goes tit's up. If you do end up with runs or splodge's wait for it to dry and just rub it down again. Take you time, use good masking tape not cheap shit that will start peeling off. If you have got a heat gun they're really handy, warm the wheel up a bit before painting and the paint will stick better, you can also use the heat gun to make the paint dry really fast aswell but don't get it to close. Also use a face mask if you have one it'll save your lungs if not make sure where you do it is well ventilated. Hope it all goes well.