Painting my alloys

[Chris Gill]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning on spraying my alloys dark grey, but i'm not 100% confident that i'll do a good job so i need a bit of help

1) Do i need special paint or can i use any standard metal spray paint?
2) Is the clear coat necessary? (i'm guessing so but just thought i'd check first)
3) Whats the best way of getting around the weights? Is it easier to take them off then replace when done, or spray over them?

If anyone can help me i would appreciate it!

Thanks, Chris

 

[montana]

There is a guide in the guides section bud which should answer your questions

 

[danh90]

Sand wet/dry paper
Primer 2 coats
Spray with rattle can 2 coats
Laquer 2 coats

That's all I used to do for a DIY job did the trick

 

[Chapster5]

1) normal paints fine

2) clear coat it for protection

3) I'd just paint over the weights

Saves hassle

Nick

 

[Chris Gill]

Thanks

 

[hobnob48]

If you are going to buy new tyres at some point you will want to take the weights off and spray where they were. Then get the wheels re balanced.

Otherwise when you get new tyres you will end up with a silver patch where they take the weight off (Thats if they are clip on weights)

 

[koi]

Do it properly and take off the weights!