Self refurbished steelies.

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Rugby Posts: 170 1.1 Saxo Desire
    #1
    Has anyone ever refurbished and painted steelies by themself? Thinking of doing is as a little job for myself.
    For anyone that had done it what did you use to get the rust off? And then I take it its just a case of priming and spraying afterwards. Cheers.
  2. Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)
    #2
    I did my ka wheels, they have hub caps on so wasn't fussed about them being mint but just didn't want them rusty. All I did was start sanding them with a fairly rough grit sand paper (cannot remember how the grit system works) and then spent ages with some fine sand paper to make them very smooth and then I just sprayed with about 3 layers of black paint and that was it. Didn't primer or lacquer and a year on they're still black with no rust coming through or anything!
    Maybe I was just lucky so I'd recommend using red oxide primer after te sanding for yours if the rust is bad


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  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Rugby Posts: 170 1.1 Saxo Desire
    #3
    Thanks, looks like im doing the right thing then, im using some wet and dry pads to try to get at the rust, however at places it is quite thick
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)
    #4
    Yeah just keep sanding it back to bare metal! Just keep going, you'll get there haha


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  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
    #5
    If it were me I would get a wire brush attachment for an angle grinder for the initial rust removal. I used one on my hubs etc lately, worked a treat! Someone will say no don't do it though... Lol
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #6
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    Originally Posted by aldred309uk View Post
    If it were me I would get a wire brush attachment for an angle grinder for the initial rust removal. I used one on my hubs etc lately, worked a treat! Someone will say no don't do it though... Lol
    You're a genius, unlike me.

    Not only do I have a grinder, metal brush attachment, and power drill with many bristly things, and a dremel, I also have a set of 4 steel wheels I was getting disheartened about sanding down by hand!

    Sometimes I don't know how I'm even alive.
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #7
    Aye, i did 13" ones on my old car. Lasted about 6 months. :/
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by D4MJT View Post
    You're a genius, unlike me.

    Not only do I have a grinder, metal brush attachment, and power drill with many bristly things, and a dremel, I also have a set of 4 steel wheels I was getting disheartened about sanding down by hand!

    Sometimes I don't know how I'm even alive.
    That made me chuckle a bit!

    I'd go to town with the wire attachment the only thing better than a power tool is a bigger power tool...



    And maybe a hammer...
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by aldred309uk View Post
    And maybe a hammer...
    Now you're talking my language!
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
    #10
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    Now you're talking my language!
    If in doubt, give it a clout!

    If at first you don't succeed, grab a bigger hammer!
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by D4MJT View Post
    You're a genius, unlike me.

    Not only do I have a grinder, metal brush attachment, and power drill with many bristly things, and a dremel, I also have a set of 4 steel wheels I was getting disheartened about sanding down by hand!

    Sometimes I don't know how I'm even alive.
    What a dick
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  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Rugby Posts: 170 1.1 Saxo Desire
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by D4MJT View Post
    You're a genius, unlike me.

    Not only do I have a grinder, metal brush attachment, and power drill with many bristly things, and a dremel, I also have a set of 4 steel wheels I was getting disheartened about sanding down by hand!

    Sometimes I don't know how I'm even alive.
    Funny you should say that....while i was aimlessley using sandpaper my dad walks from the garage with a fk off power drill with the bristly attachment. Not got 2 wheels ready for spraying. Another two to do tomorrow
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5
    #13
    Pics of your dad brandishing his powerful tool with a look of authority and lust in his eye?
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5
    #14
    Bump
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2010 England Posts: 3423
    #15
    I used a wire brush on the end of the drill for my Punto wheels. Bought them up quite good after a few hours.

    I painted on Hammerite direct to the wheels, it was easy with a few coats but the white soon turned Yellow due to the heat from the breaks and then ultimately peeled away in the winter when the salt got under the pitted paint.


  16. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 colchester,essex Posts: 111 I own a beautiful black ph1 saxo. and also own
    #16
    Yeah I did it with my corsa steelies years ago come up really good. As for getting rust/corrosion off elbow grease.


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