Spraying Alloys.......Process

1. JohnnyTro Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2003 West Midlands Posts: 940 J6 VTR....Black and Low.

   #1 3rd October 2006, 15:09

   Does anyone have a detailed process they could upload? mail? or link ?
   
   Basically, this is what I know, please feel free to add/amend-
   
   1) Remove tyres
   2) Sand down alloy with some wet&dry - Just lightly? or to the bare metal? what grade(s) would be best?
   3) Apply filler to any damage/scratches etc. (Std car filler?)
   4) Smooth again
   5) Wipe down (Panel wipe etc)
   6) Apply 2-3 coats of primer (Which type is best? and how long between each coat)
   7) Should I smooth again and wipe before final colour?
   8) Apply 2-3 coats of fianl colour.
   9) Final should I apply a clear laquer? no of coats?
   
   J
2. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #2 3rd October 2006, 16:36

   When first sanding I did it a fair bit, but to get it to bare metal you'd have to sand blast them really.
   After your primer, I used a coat or 2 of whats known as 'filler primer', which basically covered any blemishes/imperfections. Then I painted with colour.
   
   As for lacquer, you can never use too much really. The more the better.
   4 coats I did!!
3. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #3 3rd October 2006, 16:48

   1 wash shit off really well
   2 sand down (dont have togo to far)
   3 fill holes and dints (normal filler is fine)
   4 smooth off
   5 wipe clean
   6 primer
   7 wet and dry so you get a real smooth finish
   8 paint (3-4 coats)
   9 laquer (4 + coats)
   
   id use grade 1200 or 1000 when sanding after primer
   and use 600 or 800 for other sanding
   
   as al said using filler primmer helps with blemishs
4. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #4 3rd October 2006, 20:13

   Might be worth it to jsut get them power coated by someone who does it for a living?
5. daveg_vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 scottish borders United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 684 corsa sport

   #5 3rd October 2006, 20:28

   have a look on here http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38825
6. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #6 5th October 2006, 12:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Josh_Phipps Might be worth it to jsut get them power coated by someone who does it for a living?

   I can do it, but he's not all that local to me!