Spraying over alloys.

30th August 2011, 16:23

So gunna get these alloys off my mate which aren't in great condition. I wanna spray over them (black) which is usually ok, aren't going to look amazing obviously but that's not what I'm looking for. Just looking for a quick simple solution to make them look ok. I've done before and it's fine. But if they're fitted to my car already (cba to take off and spray) could I spray over while they're fitted to the car if I'm careful ofc? Or would the paint start dribbling as such? Help, thanks

30th August 2011, 16:27

Ideally you take the wheels off, but if the car stayed stationary, you could do VERY light coats, but you need to do more then you would usually, same with laquering.

30th August 2011, 17:57

yer i would definatley take them off prep properly and fine coats little and often

30th August 2011, 17:59

And end up with paint on your brakes and struts...
Great idea.

30th August 2011, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Morgzc

And end up with paint on your brakes and struts...
Great idea.

Is that actually an issue? 'Cause if it isn't, I really couldn't care.

30th August 2011, 20:08

no having paint all over your disks and pads is fine mate, you crack on.

30th August 2011, 20:11

For the amount of hassle it would be to mask up behind the wheels etc you might as well take them off and do it properly tbh.

30th August 2011, 20:57

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Originally Posted by rick_VTR

no having paint all over your disks and pads is fine mate, you crack on.

Yeah, my rusty old discs. Damn. But really, a little spray of black on it, which may not even occur, would be an issue? Damn