wheel painting

[jamesp24]

Hi everyone i just wanted to know how much it will cost to get my wheels painted black there standard 15" clio alloys.

 

[Reyes]

DIY

 

[jamesp24]

myself lol dont think im that confident, thel prob come out crap compared to a shop.

 

[Reyes]

youd be surprised.. ive seen some ppl in ur situation do it themselves and feck me its come out mint

 

[jamesp24]

what paint do i need and how to

 

[Reyes]

Gloss Paint (Black)
Clear Laquer
(What ever colour) - Primer

take time to mask off your tires PROPERLY.. no rushing bullshite. take your renault logo off your alloys too.. thats what im doing. keeping the renault logo chrome

 

[jamesp24]

kk can i get the paint from halfords.

 

[Reyes]

halfrauds yeps. what ever you do tho, make sure you have the RIGHT amount of paint.. you dont want to take your wheels off n then run out of paint on ur 3rd wheel...unless halfrauds is round the corner to ur house

 

[jamesp24]

yeh halfords is just up the road anyway, well if its not 2 complicated i think ill have ago myself ,save me some money.

cheers specta.

 

[madmike1]

you need to put about 5-6 light coats of primer then sand down with 1500 wet and dry until smooth then 5-6 light coats of chosen colour and then 3-4 coats of laquer, usually spray it thicker than primer and colour but maje sure you dont get any drips!

 

[Sy]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=182549

I know this is a wheel refurb guide, but it help you spray them too.

 

[Clio Adz]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=182549

I know this is a wheel refurb guide, but it help you spray them too.

how come i cant see that topic?

 

[Sam16hutch]

Gotta become a member, costs £5.00 a year...

Click on 'User CP' at the top of the page, next to 'Forums' and 'FAQ'

 

[Clio Adz]

oooo ok thanks