Reconditioning Wheels
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Reconditioning Wheels
Bit of a novice at this, i have some alloy wheels on my car that i want to refurbish.
How easy is it to do?. I am fairly handy at this sort of stuff usually so hopefully should get on ok.
Theres some curb marks and a dent or two done by the previous owner.
If i wanted to spray them anthracite how easy is that?. I presume any metallic paint and a laquer will do?.
Any advice greatly appreciated for a wheel refurb novice.
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Dave
How easy is it to do?. I am fairly handy at this sort of stuff usually so hopefully should get on ok.
Theres some curb marks and a dent or two done by the previous owner.
If i wanted to spray them anthracite how easy is that?. I presume any metallic paint and a laquer will do?.
Any advice greatly appreciated for a wheel refurb novice.
Cheers
Dave
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Dead easy, better if you dont have tyres fitted.
Use wonder wheels to clean
Sand using mediumish wet and dry
then a finer grade paper
degrease with Meths
Remove centre cap if fitted
mask (carefully) if required (dont forget the dust cap)
Couple of coats of primer
Spray using a suitable colour, not alloy colour wheel paint it looks ****, three coats leaving a while to dry (Ford Stratos Silver is good)
Laquer, couple of coats
Have done this a few times, takes a while but gives a good result, along with new numberplates, nothing like clean looking wheels and tyres to lift an old banger.
Might be worth a practice on an old wheel, and dont do it if its too cold or damp, now is a bad time of year if you intend to do it outside, and to be honest it needs to be well ventilated or wear a mask.
Use wonder wheels to clean
Sand using mediumish wet and dry
then a finer grade paper
degrease with Meths
Remove centre cap if fitted
mask (carefully) if required (dont forget the dust cap)
Couple of coats of primer
Spray using a suitable colour, not alloy colour wheel paint it looks ****, three coats leaving a while to dry (Ford Stratos Silver is good)
Laquer, couple of coats
Have done this a few times, takes a while but gives a good result, along with new numberplates, nothing like clean looking wheels and tyres to lift an old banger.
Might be worth a practice on an old wheel, and dont do it if its too cold or damp, now is a bad time of year if you intend to do it outside, and to be honest it needs to be well ventilated or wear a mask.
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Ive heard Nitromoors is very good for removing the lacquer first
This is a good thread about polished wheels
The Mitsubishi Pajero Owners Club® :: View topic - Low Budget Wheel Refurb.. Before & After Pics
Doesnt the lacquer you use have to be decent high temp lacquer, as the wheels will heat up and cool down quite a bit, due to braking etc
This is a good thread about polished wheels
The Mitsubishi Pajero Owners Club® :: View topic - Low Budget Wheel Refurb.. Before & After Pics
Doesnt the lacquer you use have to be decent high temp lacquer, as the wheels will heat up and cool down quite a bit, due to braking etc
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