spraying wheels
28 April 2005, 05:41 PM
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is it possible to spray my alloy wheels? they are gun metal grey and i want them black! do i need a special paint and will they look crap! any ideas please.
28 April 2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Drivetime
is it possible to spray my alloy wheels? they are gun metal grey and i want them black! do i need a special paint and will they look crap! any ideas please.
If you are going to have them painted then they need to be done in 2K paint and not the crap from Halfrauds etc. Otherwise have them refurbed by a local firm.
29 April 2005, 08:13 AM
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Probably slow on the uptake here but what is 2K paint?
The nasty stuff that is a 2 part paint. Paint and a chemical hardener containing Isocyanates (really bad for lungs and skin).
The paint is the same stuff used today to paint new cars and is a very durable finish where as the single pack paints are not quite as good.
29 April 2005, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Welloilbeefhooked
The nasty stuff that is a 2 part paint. Paint and a chemical hardener containing Isocyanates (really bad for lungs and skin).
The paint is the same stuff used today to paint new cars and is a very durable finish where as the single pack paints are not quite as good.
The paint is the same stuff used today to paint new cars and is a very durable finish where as the single pack paints are not quite as good.
Will that be the same as how a proffessional refurber will finish it?
29 April 2005, 09:54 AM
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depends if you are any good with a spray gun (Drip Drip) 
... Spraying is an art and once you have it mastered its a bonus. The trick is distance and how much paint comes out and what kind of pattern it comes out in.. Best to do a few light coats then try do it all in one go. Do one coat and leave for a few hours even more and then do another coat etc etc
... Spraying is an art and once you have it mastered its a bonus. The trick is distance and how much paint comes out and what kind of pattern it comes out in.. Best to do a few light coats then try do it all in one go. Do one coat and leave for a few hours even more and then do another coat etc etc
29 April 2005, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Cytrax
depends if you are any good with a spray gun (Drip Drip) ... Spraying is an art and once you have it mastered its a bonus. The trick is distance and how much paint comes out and what kind of pattern it comes out in.. Best to do a few light coats then try do it all in one go. Do one coat and leave for a few hours even more and then do another coat etc etc
... Spraying is an art and once you have it mastered its a bonus. The trick is distance and how much paint comes out and what kind of pattern it comes out in.. Best to do a few light coats then try do it all in one go. Do one coat and leave for a few hours even more and then do another coat etc etcTrending Topics
29 April 2005, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Cytrax
I think the professionals spray and then bake em under a low heat, I have a mate who does it but for some unknown reason the garage is closed today.. Probably the weather.
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