wideboyuk

Is it ok to spray silver alloys with a spray can or will the finish be a bit matt and dull?

Brun

I would think the finish would be a bit iffy compared to a pro job unless you're dead handy with a can

Red Rocket 11166

Wideboy

I have sprayed several sets of alloys with spray cans and have had good results. I used "Silver Wheel Spray" from my local car shop.

Just make sure you prep them well and you should be OK.

Red

wideboyuk

Whats the best way to prep them ready for spraying?

Red Rocket 11166

I use very fine Wet 'N' Dry.

StickyMicky

i find the silver wheel spray stuff never paints properlly

i cant rember the exact shade i used for the silver ones, but i just bought regular silver metallic paint

when i did my oz racings ones in white, i used vauxhall glacier white

ahhhh, ive just rembered, it might have been ford moondust silver

wideboyuk

Thanks, might have a go at the weekend

bluep

Go to your local car shop and buy a red scotchbrite pad.It scores the old paint and gives it a good surface for paint to stick.If wheels are scraped use a 240 grit pad to remove them then prime the sanded area.Dont forget to lacquer them after painting.

beerbelly

you should laquer the wheels after spraying silver this will produce a much better finish

wideboyuk

Should I prime the entire wheel before spraying or just wack on the silver after rubbing down with wet-n-dry?

bluep

If the exsisting paint is in okay condition then there is no need to prime,paint will act as a primer.Prime only rough bits or bare metal.Priming whole wheel will not do it any harm it will just take longer to rub down.

Red Rocket 11166

Wideboy

Havn't you finished that bit of a job yet !!!!!!!!!! LOL

I agree with bluep, spot on m8.

Red

wideboyuk

lol, you sound like my missus! Not had chance yet m8

HotRod

Give the rims a really good clean before rubbing down- no brake dust in any crevices.
If the tyre is on the rim the longest part of the job is masking off the tyre - loads of 1" strips of masking tape carefully stuck down the tyre/wheel gap leaves a neat finish, and bin bags are useful to cover the rest.
If you're painting the wheels with no rubber the job will be neater/easier but handle carefully getting tyres back on as its bound to get scratched. I would always use a primer. Spray a decent metallic onto primer and it may not need lacquer. To avoid matt finish don't spray on a damp day / warm up your garage first
HotRod