vtr alloys

1. rick2bass Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stockport Posts: 114 black vtr mk2

   #1 24th March 2010, 14:52

   just bought a saxo vtr and was wanting to spray the standard vtr alloys black to match the car, can this be done at home or would it be best to take it to a garage? and if it can be done at home wat sort of paint would you need for it?
2. mickymoe Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Belfast Posts: 404 Corsa b, Saxo VTR

   #2 24th March 2010, 14:58

   It can be done at home, but off less quality. Using aerisols wont be to the same standard as someone using a spray gun.
   
   But it can sometimes be quicker and cheaper using aerisols. Rub the wheels done to a smooth finsish, starting with a high grit (depending on conditioin of wheels) and finishing using a 1200 grit. Then primer the wheels, nice a thin layers, rubbing down between coats with really really fine wet and dry. When you are happy with the primer, its time to spray. Using aerisols than you can pick up in halfords for example, or better again get them to mix you up some, spray the wheels a few coats, again only in thin layers at a time.
   Then you would be better to lacquer them at the end just to give them a nice finish
   hope this helps
3. rick2bass Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stockport Posts: 114 black vtr mk2

   #3 24th March 2010, 14:59

   yeah nice one, spot on that
4. mickymoe Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Belfast Posts: 404 Corsa b, Saxo VTR

   #4 24th March 2010, 15:01

   good man, good luck if you decide to try it yourself
5. user_39785 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Alnwick Posts: 365 Mauritius Blue Mk2 VTR

   #5 24th March 2010, 15:03

   It's easy enough to do yourself, just take your time. I know theres a thread around here somewhere showing you how to do it. Check all the FAQ's & good luck