182 Alloy Refurb Issue

[kieranadams97]

Thought it would be a good idea to refurb my 182 alloys in time for summer. Only two need doing and I didn't fancy splashing out £100+ for them to be professionally done. In an ideal world I wanted all four to be bmws sparkling graphite, however funds and the fact two are in great condition put me off the idea. So I thought a DIY refurb on the two would be a good idea. I cleaned then sanded down the areas of curb rash and scabbing also keyed the areas which weren't.
I then bought some primer from halfords and gave them three coats. Some areas will need re sanding and priming which are clear to see now. However I can't find a rattle can paint code for the anthracite colour? I am now concerned I can't get a matching paint code and will have to do all four.
Has anyone got a paintcode for a rattle can, or have any advice where or how to find one?
The pics below are before primer and after one layer.

 

[smac4494]

Good effort so far. A decent paint shop/accident repair shop can colour match and mix up a few litre for you. If you don't have a compressor and have to do a rattle can job then spray all four. Cans will never make the same effect as the original paint

 

[kieranadams97]

Good effort so far. A decent paint shop/accident repair shop can colour match and mix up a few litre for you. If you don't have a compressor and have to do a rattle can job then spray all four. Cans will never make the same effect as the original paint

Nice one, cheers mate. Will I need to take an alloy for a comparison or will they use the code 'Ixell paint 205-110'? I do have a compressed with the attachment, just never used it before, however if it's cheaper in the long run and gives a better finish I may as well use it.

 

[Gus]

or rotate your wheels so you have the newly painted ones on one side of the car, that way it wont be obvious if the colour is out.

 

[Saner]

http://www.wheelpaints.co.uk/Car-Ma.../Renault-250110-182-Cup-Official-Colour.Html?

 

[kieranadams97]

http://www.wheelpaints.co.uk/Car-Ma.../Renault-250110-182-Cup-Official-Colour.Html?

Exactly what I needed, cheers fella.

 

[smac4494]

Never seen an official paint code that didn't come out a different shade but fingers crossed and let us know how it turns out

 

[kieranadams97]

Considering I had never used a compressor to paint before I played safe and went for rattle cans. The finish won't be perfect, but hey it's my first time, got to start somewhere. I've just applied a final coat of colour, attached is a pic of them drying. The colour is BMW sparkling graphite, should look good against a blue clio. My next question is, what lacquer do I use? Will ordinary lacquer withstand the wear and tear of alloys? Halfrauds do some heavy duty stuff but it seems to have poor reviews..