DIY Wheel Refurb Info Please.

[Schweppy]

Justin-172 and myself are soon to be refurbing our wheels in anthracite.

We have the paint code for the colour but does anyone know how much we will need? We were thinking 4 x 500ml spray cans per set of wheels?

Also, do we need any particular primer and laquer and how much of this will we need?

Thanks

Schweppy

 

[Final Maxim]

if youre spraying inside the wheels too, id say about 1 can of colour per wheel, might use a bit less than a can.

same with laquer, about a can a wheel maybe less.

primer, you should be able to do all 4 wheels with 1 can, 2 if you really wanna buy 2, but you;ll only need to primer the face of the wheel tbh. cellulose primer is fine

 

[Schweppy]

Thanks very much dude.

 

[MR_PEA]

what brand of paint are you using?

 

[JR]

Halfords Primer and Lacquer i would think.

And the paint is being mixed by auto-paint

 

[Gaz_]

I used x1 400ml can of base coat for two wheels. X1 can of 400ml of laquer. Little tip, if you are painting the inside of the wheel, do this first!!!!! I didn't on the first one lol. Wish i had. This then means you can concentrate on the front finish more. Also, you would be better with some kind of heat, ie gas heater in the shed etc. I've still yet to fit mine. Been in my house two weeks to make sure they are properly cured. You certainly wont do them all in a day lol. I just need to give them a quick cut with some rubbing compound (using some Menzerner Power Gloss) to smooth the feel and finish. Then a Wax and seal. I'll get some pics up this weekend.

Good luck, and take your time

 

[JR]

Paint was ordered today, Antheracite - Trophy Antheracite

 

[Schweppy]

Someone can't spell

 

[Jungle_Jim]

schweppy did you get my pm mate

 

[JR]

Lol

 

[Djw John]

I used x1 400ml can of base coat for two wheels. X1 can of 400ml of laquer. Little tip, if you are painting the inside of the wheel, do this first!!!!! I didn't on the first one lol. Wish i had. This then means you can concentrate on the front finish more. Also, you would be better with some kind of heat, ie gas heater in the shed etc. I've still yet to fit mine. Been in my house two weeks to make sure they are properly cured. You certainly wont do them all in a day lol. I just need to give them a quick cut with some rubbing compound (using some Menzerner Power Gloss) to smooth the feel and finish. Then a Wax and seal. I'll get some pics up this weekend.

Good luck, and take your time

Was gonna ask about doing the rear! Thanks!

 

[Schweppy]

schweppy did you get my pm mate

Yes thanks bud, was gonna reply, only just got home! Me and Justin made a start with the sanding *coughs* i stood and watched

 

[Jungle_Jim]

nice one mate i will be doing those kei wheels off you sometime soon, probably in grapite grey

 

[Schweppy]

nice one mate i will be doing those kei wheels off you sometime soon, probably in grapite grey

God i completely forgot about them! That was yonks ago! hahaha.

 

[martynrg]

you said you got your paint mixed especially for the refurb. How much has this set you back?

 

[BIG jts]

Why dont you two cheap F!*kers!! just take them down to Steve's and get him to do them....otherwise the finsh you end up with, you will prob be able to great cheese on

 

[JR]

£100 ish but that is with some lacquer and primer thrown into the cost too.

enough to do 2 sets of wheels though.

 

[JR]

Why dont you two cheap F!*kers!! just take them down to Steve's and get him to do them....otherwise the finsh you end up with, you will prob be able to great cheese on

I have just pruchased an oil burner for sundays ring meeting

 

[BIG jts]

Nice.

 

[JR]

 

[martynrg]

£100 ish but that is with some lacquer and primer thrown into the cost too.

enough to do 2 sets of wheels though.

thats not too bad. thinkin of doin mine sometime soon.....need a steely or a spare first though!

 

[Clgale88]

Did you get the paint sorted then justin hope the wheels turn out well.

 

[BIG jts]

What the F!ck is that!!!

 

[Schweppy]

Did you get the paint sorted then justin hope the wheels turn out well.

Yep we did cheers

 

[Gaz_]

Plenty of wet and dry sand paper FTW!

 

[JR]

What the F!ck is that!!!

That is the soon to be race winner.