How To Referb Wheels

1. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #1 1st August 2009, 02:55

   What will i need to referb them white as im getin new VTS wheels [ in a dark white ]
   
   but i want them bright white what will i need to do this
   
   only the cheapest option as im low on funds atm
   
   is it just sandpaper and rattle cans
   
   will this do it propley cheers
2. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #2 1st August 2009, 02:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iDaNz_VTR What will i need to referb them white as im getin new VTS wheels [ in a dark white ] but i want them bright white what will i need to do this only the cheapest option as im low on funds atm is it just sandpaper and rattle cans will this do it propley cheers

   Yes dude.............and laquer too.......
3. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #3 1st August 2009, 02:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxokid100 Yes dude.............and laquer too.......

   ok do you know how much that will cost , my mate said it will look shit lol
4. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #4 1st August 2009, 03:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iDaNz_VTR ok do you know how much that will cost , my mate said it will look shit lol

   If you take your time doing the rims it will look good mate!! paint in halfords is about £5.99 tin..........

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5. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #5 1st August 2009, 03:02

   ok cheers dont suppose theres a link how to do it as i dnt have a clue how t do it lol cheers m8
6. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #6 1st August 2009, 03:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iDaNz_VTR ok cheers dont suppose theres a link how to do it as i dnt have a clue how t do it lol cheers m8

   you will have to search bud.......

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7. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #7 1st August 2009, 03:13

   yeah i have but nothin comes up on here :|
   is this the right order of doin them
   
   1.sand
   2.laquer
   3.spray wheels white the last coat
   
   or is this wrong lol
8. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #8 1st August 2009, 03:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iDaNz_VTR yeah i have but nothin comes up on here :| is this the right order of doin them 1.sand 2.laquer 3.spray wheels white the last coat or is this wrong lol

   sand,then primer,then paint in the colour you want,then laquer....and dont paint in damp conditions bud.....

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9. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #9 1st August 2009, 03:21

   ow so
   
   1. sand
   2. primer
   3. then spray white
   4. laquer
   
   cheers mate rep given
   
   so what does laquer do its it like a protective coat so sum ut
10. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #10 1st August 2009, 03:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by iDaNz_VTR ow so 1. sand 2. primer 3. then spray white 4. laquer cheers mate rep given so what does laquer do its it like a protective coat so sum ut

    Laquer gives shiney coating,and protects the paint...........
11. iDaNz_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1549 Mk1 Saxo VTR

    #11 1st August 2009, 03:25

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    Originally Posted by saxokid100 Laquer gives shiney coating,and protects the paint...........

    ok cheers mate i wont ma wheels now lol
12. VtrFarlz86 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Ferryhill North East Posts: 423 Saxo Vtr MK2 breaking mk1 wicked red

    #12 1st August 2009, 11:10

    you'l need some very fine wet and dry as well fella just to flaten the paint down.
13. Itz_Jamez Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Lake District Posts: 407 Saxo. Westcoast.

    #13 1st August 2009, 11:20

    It will look good if you do it right, loads of people spray their alloys, your mate doesnt know what he is on about.
14. Andy-Lee Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Crook , Co.Durham Posts: 1191 Saxo VTR

    #14 1st August 2009, 11:45

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87427 FAQ's are your friend
    Andy
15. smith92 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 South Wales - Bridgend Posts: 314 posi furio

    #15 1st August 2009, 15:01

    just done mine, first time ever spraying anything. spend a lot of time on the prep!! the outcome is so much better, remember a very light sanding down in-between coats.
16. user_32637 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Bridgnorth, Shropshire Posts: 267 Saxo VTR MK2

    #16 1st August 2009, 15:34

    just refurbed my VTR's satin black looks so good now!
    cost me £45 for the primer, lacquer , paint , and sand paper from halfords