tips on respraying wheels

1. liam_b Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo

   #1 9th March 2011, 23:08

   well after 4 years having my white wheels they aint so white anymore so want to give them a respray theres no big curb marks on them just scratched up and all coverd cv greas and brake dust
   
   whats going to be the best way to referb them
2. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #2 9th March 2011, 23:22

   the best way - shot blast and powdercoat.
   
   the other option is to rub them down with 120 grit and fill any curb marks with chemical metal and shape with 120 grit once hard.
   
   them primer with 3-4 coats of primer filler
   
   rub down till smooth with 600-800 wet and dry
   
   dry and clean with meth's spirit
   
   paint with base coat 2-3 coats
   
   paint with clear coat 2 coats
   
   leave a week and polish up
3. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

   #3 10th March 2011, 08:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bedford126 the best way - shot blast and powdercoat. the other option is to rub them down with 120 grit and fill any curb marks with chemical metal and shape with 120 grit once hard. them primer with 3-4 coats of primer filler rub down till smooth with 600-800 wet and dry dry and clean with meth's spirit paint with base coat 2-3 coats paint with clear coat 2 coats leave a week and polish up

   so not cheap unless u have alot of painting equipment hanging around
4. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

   #4 10th March 2011, 10:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxoclarke so not cheap unless u have alot of painting equipment hanging around

   think it comes to like £50 for all 4 wheels... looking to do mine soon
   
   theres a guide on here on how to do it...
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87427
5. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #5 10th March 2011, 10:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bedford126 the best way - shot blast and powdercoat. the other option is to rub them down with 120 grit and fill any curb marks with chemical metal and shape with 120 grit once hard. them primer with 3-4 coats of primer filler rub down till smooth with 600-800 wet and dry dry and clean with meth's spirit paint with base coat 2-3 coats paint with clear coat 2 coats leave a week and polish up

   +1 Sounds like a good tip
6. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

   #6 10th March 2011, 18:50

   im just in the process of finishing my re furb and it has got be about 40 pounds and i brought
   2 x primer
   2 x black
   2 x clear coat
   1 x sand paper pack
   1 x polish
7. goldfishtom Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 leigh, lancs Posts: 470

   #7 10th March 2011, 18:56

   3 mins of 800 wet&dry...without the wet
   Nail polish remover
   Half a tin of satin black
   All 4 wheels for about £4
   *flamesuit on gtf*
8. liam_b Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo

   #8 10th March 2011, 19:04

   thanks for the advice lads whats going to be the best way to get all the cv grease off?
9. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #9 10th March 2011, 19:11

   a good de-greaser or a wash with fairy liquid and a brush then a wipe over with panel wipe or paint thinners.
10. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #10 31st March 2011, 22:02

    Bedfords guide seems spot on, I followed that myself and done my VTRs in white.
11. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #11 31st March 2011, 23:13

    cheers mate hope its spot on i do it most days for a job lol.
    
    glad it worked out for you.
12. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #12 1st April 2011, 10:05

    if theyre not curbed then why dont you just clean them? use a wheel leaner, wonder wheels in asda does the trick then get abit of tardis on them to remove the tar spots then if theres any brake fibres left then a little wipe with iron x will remove it, after its done the wheels will be like new , plus if you do it that way you can always stay on top of cleaning them or sell of the left over product to me
13. liam_b Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo

    #13 1st April 2011, 10:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rorz_vts if theyre not curbed then why dont you just clean them? use a wheel leaner, wonder wheels in asda does the trick then get abit of tardis on them to remove the tar spots then if theres any brake fibres left then a little wipe with iron x will remove it, after its done the wheels will be like new , plus if you do it that way you can always stay on top of cleaning them or sell of the left over product to me

    they have been cleaned that much over the last 5 years ive gone through the paint at some spots
14. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #14 1st April 2011, 17:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by liam_b they have been cleaned that much over the last 5 years ive gone through the paint at some spots

    how've you managed that lol bet its all that bass loosening it off