scoobydreamer11

Good evening all,

I have a spare spare set of 16" genuine speed line alloys, but I was wondering how much paint I'll need to return them to their former glory? Also, the colour I wish to go for is gold, but does anyone know the paint code for that gold paint?

Cheers

Tom

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

I'd say a spray can per wheel. Depending on size of can. Will need a Google rub down and etch primer. Try gum metal grey.

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

I agree, a 500ml paint can per wheel should do it in my experience. Be careful with etch primer as it could lift the edge of the original paint if you've sanded through to the bare metal. My experiences with out-of-the-can etch primer have never been good. If you're taking the whole wheel back to bare metal then it's a must to etch prime, otherwise I just use standard grey primer.


Also before applying the final layer I waft a thin coat of black onto the wheel over the primer layers (if doing dark wheels) as a base for the colour, then a second coat of black before I do the colour coats. Makes the final product look and lay better in my experience.

Nino87

I've sprayed a few sets of alloys.
If there's no damage except a few light scratches follow this.
You need to clean down the alloys.
Sand with 1200 grit.
Use 2 cans 500ml primer filler on all of your alloys. Alloy to dry.
sand again with 1200 grit any marks.
Use 2 cans of normal primer to level everything out.
Use 3/4 cans of spray paint 500ml. Do 3/4 coats. I usually do 3. Remember any mistakes at this point and further means you have to start all over.
Use good lacquer again 3/4 coats 500ml cans.

Should cost you roughly £60 - £80 depending on where you get your stuff from.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

Last set of wheels I sprayed on my car, I used standard grey primer, paint could do with being abit harder. I might rub them down and respray.

Also wait for nice hot weather, if your painting outside. As paint won't come out aswell, will dry nice in hot weather.