Alloy paint

1. shane2007 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Scarborough Posts: 194 saxo 1.1. X.red.

   #1 16th August 2007, 00:15

   well i want my wheels spraying/painting black! where best place to get the stuff from
   cheers
2. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #2 16th August 2007, 00:29

   as long as you use an acid etch primer, then about 4 coats of any paint really, then a good 4 coats of laquer, leave a good week to harden they should be fine
3. shane2007 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Scarborough Posts: 194 saxo 1.1. X.red.

   #3 16th August 2007, 12:42

   so where i can get that.halfords?is it cheap like?
4. mallboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Wolverhampton Posts: 3000 MK1 VTR TURBO

   #4 16th August 2007, 13:24

   halfords will be your best bet as they have a large variety of paints and colours
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 16th August 2007, 13:39

   like said halfords will do it
   
   but there paint match is crap, not that your going o be bothered like
   
   i get mine from www.a1autowise.com
6. Martinsaxo Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Guildford Posts: 1178 Mk1 VTS

   #6 16th August 2007, 15:06

   Are the halfords own primers acid etch primer? Goin to be doin mine soon.
   
   Martin.
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 16th August 2007, 15:21

   yeah mate they should be fine its juts there colour match that sucks lol
8. nazz1 Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 South Wales Posts: 2076 Saxoless

   #8 16th August 2007, 23:33

   Hammerite I was told!
9. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #9 16th August 2007, 23:34

   well you can but for wheels its a lot better to use automotive paint mate
10. nazz1 Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 South Wales Posts: 2076 Saxoless

    #10 17th August 2007, 13:42

    Is hammerite ok for the calipers then?
    
    Thanks
11. shane2007 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Scarborough Posts: 194 saxo 1.1. X.red.

    #11 17th August 2007, 15:48

    on that a1 motor stores .is there a link for the paint mate?cant find it
12. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

    #12 17th August 2007, 16:16

    spray & touch up paint bottom link goes to the paints mate.
13. shane2007 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Scarborough Posts: 194 saxo 1.1. X.red.

    #13 17th August 2007, 17:18

    yer found that mate but which paint am i looking for?