Noob wheel paint query: All done
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Noob wheel paint query: All done
I really like the look of these. New rims for $40 in paint? Yes please.
I'd really like to know how this sort of stuff is done. Also, if anyone knows where to get the centre caps from, please feel free enlighten me with information on either.
OR, if you want to practice your wheel painting skills, I'll give you the paint and you can practice on mine!
I'd really like to know how this sort of stuff is done. Also, if anyone knows where to get the centre caps from, please feel free enlighten me with information on either.
OR, if you want to practice your wheel painting skills, I'll give you the paint and you can practice on mine!
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I've heard about the sporadic reply times. I don't mind waiting as long as I know what's actually going on.warrior wrote:Im sure ross from mx5 mart has the centers. Good luck getting a reply from him. Im still waiting from a week ago
Yip, ok. Abundance of newspaper in this house. Any particular tape (serious) or will that blue scotch stuff do?Snapfrozen wrote:Etch primer is a kind of primer that tends to work well. Use newspaper or playing cards to mask the tyres, spend time masking or it will look like shit
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Chances are you'll be painting over the OEM paint on the wheel, so just use normal primer rather than etch. Etch primer contains something like phosphoric acid and zinc which is great for adhering to bare metal and preventing it from rusting, but not helpful when you're painting over paint or clearcoat on the wheels.
1. Clean / sand w 400-600 grit / wash off dust / degrease w/ solvent of choice (alcohols/turps etc)
2. mask with masking tape/newspaper/plastic/whatever
3. couple of coats of primer. It helps if you can stand the wheels up off the ground like on a bench or something (so they're vertical and you have clearance to get the bottoms etc)
4. 5-6 light even coats of paint of choice. try to keep spray can/gun nozzle at 90 degrees to the surface you're painting, and err on the side of less rather than more to help avoid runs
edit: yep that blue scotch painters tape is perfect if it's this stuff you mean
1. Clean / sand w 400-600 grit / wash off dust / degrease w/ solvent of choice (alcohols/turps etc)
2. mask with masking tape/newspaper/plastic/whatever
3. couple of coats of primer. It helps if you can stand the wheels up off the ground like on a bench or something (so they're vertical and you have clearance to get the bottoms etc)
4. 5-6 light even coats of paint of choice. try to keep spray can/gun nozzle at 90 degrees to the surface you're painting, and err on the side of less rather than more to help avoid runs
edit: yep that blue scotch painters tape is perfect if it's this stuff you mean
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meths is fine as its alcohol based and evaporates quickly.
I have done a few sets of rims now (images of the results can be found in my rimjob thread) my suggestions for your job:
- strip paint off using diggers industrial paint stripper ($15 for a tin from bunnings) rather than painting over the old paint
- white knight make a good range of rattlecan spray paint "rustguard" and I would use an etch primer and then a top coat with your final choice of colour
- warm your rattlecans prior to spraying for a good flow and warm your surface you wish to paint for a nice smooth finish.
- when spraying remember that your first coat is a light dusting while your following coats are "wet coats" .... it is ALWAYS better to do multiple light coats than 1 heavy coat
- give adequate time between coats to avoid 'orange peeling'
- do not rush and remember that 90% of a good paint job is in the preparation
I have done a few sets of rims now (images of the results can be found in my rimjob thread) my suggestions for your job:
- strip paint off using diggers industrial paint stripper ($15 for a tin from bunnings) rather than painting over the old paint
- white knight make a good range of rattlecan spray paint "rustguard" and I would use an etch primer and then a top coat with your final choice of colour
- warm your rattlecans prior to spraying for a good flow and warm your surface you wish to paint for a nice smooth finish.
- when spraying remember that your first coat is a light dusting while your following coats are "wet coats" .... it is ALWAYS better to do multiple light coats than 1 heavy coat
- give adequate time between coats to avoid 'orange peeling'
- do not rush and remember that 90% of a good paint job is in the preparation
There was no etch primer in stock today, so I bought just two spray tins of top coat. Some variant of grey as well as the brightest looking silver I could see (both mr grey approved).
Attacked all the caked on brake dust and other shit with a wire wheel drill attachment and some real hefty degreaser. Ended up using weeny little brass brushes to get into the bits where the daisy petals meet the outside rim.
... Then I remembered I have a waterblaster, so I gave them a stonking good going over.
Will be checking the shelf again for etch primer shortly.
In other news, The black strip around my sill is looking kinda sad behind the front wheels, so while I was at seaper chupe having a quick browse, I noticed this stuff.
http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online- ... 0408#Cross
Is it as simple as mask off, spray on? If yes, I'll have a crack at that in the near future.
Attacked all the caked on brake dust and other shit with a wire wheel drill attachment and some real hefty degreaser. Ended up using weeny little brass brushes to get into the bits where the daisy petals meet the outside rim.
... Then I remembered I have a waterblaster, so I gave them a stonking good going over.
Will be checking the shelf again for etch primer shortly.
In other news, The black strip around my sill is looking kinda sad behind the front wheels, so while I was at seaper chupe having a quick browse, I noticed this stuff.
http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online- ... 0408#Cross
Is it as simple as mask off, spray on? If yes, I'll have a crack at that in the near future.
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We do this stuff at work....I recommend prepsoling, then wetsanding (dishwashing liquid in the water) with 600, prime with a high solid primer, wetsand with 600 again, then coat with your colour/clearcoat.
Wheels get covered in silicon when it gets used on your tyres, this crap will make 'em wax like you wouldn't believe....hence all the wetsanding. Trust Me, it's worth the extra effort.
Wheels get covered in silicon when it gets used on your tyres, this crap will make 'em wax like you wouldn't believe....hence all the wetsanding. Trust Me, it's worth the extra effort.
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