Mike-evans Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Anyone on here painted thier alloys white themselves using spray paint cans? I'm after info on best easy to do it, is there a guide available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Anyone on here painted thier alloys white themselves using spray paint cans? I'm after info on best easy to do it, is there a guide available? its no different than spraying any thing else prep wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedgti2.0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 just take your time doing the prep work matey, thats what matters most.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 just take your time doing the prep work matey, thats what matters most.lolHow I see it is, repair any dents/curbing marks, rub down to get a good key, good clean with thinners to remove any greases ect....primer, paint (white) then finish with a laquer.... Don't really do much spraying... .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedgti2.0 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 me eatere, I get my mate to do paint jobs for me lol. Dont know what filler is best for kerbd wheels, when you are applying primer/paint do it with nice light even coats not too close to prevent runs.Sorry I cant help much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Anyone on here painted thier alloys white themselves using spray paint cans? I'm after info on best easy to do it, is there a guide available?Hi, For the worst parts rub it down with p180 to remove worst fill as necessary (plastic padding ultima is a very good filler) then use a red scotchbrite to key up other areas making sure it's keyed up really well for primer to stick to, I'd use a White primer for this be easier for top coat to cover. When priming apply a nice even coat let it dry then apply another coat letting it deb between coats is how u build primer up. Flat this with with something like p800/1000 after wheels are completely flatted use a solvent degreaser before painting them I'd advise gettin cans from decent paint supplier as these have a wider spray pattern just take your time applying top coat Remember better job u make of prepping wheels better the final paint job will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markt8 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 i painted mine with white pound land spray cans on my old astra looked good just prepped them best i could before painting, except when they got dirty the primer would soak it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 there are different nozzles available to get when spraying from a rattle can you can get this fan type nozzles which spray like a paint gun would, this evens out the finish and sometimes even prevents runs depending on how you spray!! you can get em from almost anywhere but you have to get the right ones to fit the spray can you're using!! also you can also buy 2 pack lacquer in spray cans too and trust me on this when i say it, they are cheaper than halfrauds crap they call lacquer and they actually coat the paint and give it a real depth in shine!!! they are on ebay matey just type in 2k lacquer spray can and it should come up about £6 each. my advise is practise your spray technique on old wheels, metal panels etc and some dead cheap spray cans from poundland. and definately do the technique that andy says, i've done it but then again i'm experienced in the industry too but not as much as andy! just take your time doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 i painted mine with white pound land spray cans on my old astra looked good just prepped them best i could before painting, except when they got dirty the primer would soak it in A guy I know painted some alloys white, and after a bit couldn't get the wheels clean, like you said paint soaking in the dirt....why? Is it because no/not enough laquer is used, or not allowing the paint to go hard/cure.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markt8 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 i didnt use any lacquer at all so i guess thats why, just use some g3 or t-cut and it will come back up nice, it would of been ok if id lacquered them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 i painted mine with white pound land spray cans on my old astra looked good just prepped them best i could before painting, except when they got dirty the primer would soak it in A guy I know painted some alloys white, and after a bit couldn't get the wheels clean, like you said paint soaking in the dirt....why? Is it because no/not enough laquer is used, or not allowing the paint to go hard/cure.....?The reason for dirt not coming outs prob coz the paint was put on so dry the dirt was embedded in the paint, you need to apply it nice and even, like sleeman said don't use Halfords it's a waste of time, if your goin to the trouble of doin all this use a decent paint it will give a better finish. One thing I didn't mention is before you prime wheels on the bare alloy apply a light coat of etch primer first. Im a car sprayer by trade it's just down to practice and taking your time don't try to rush it, better you get your prep work better your paint job will be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 i painted mine with white pound land spray cans on my old astra looked good just prepped them best i could before painting, except when they got dirty the primer would soak it in A guy I know painted some alloys white, and after a bit couldn't get the wheels clean, like you said paint soaking in the dirt....why? Is it because no/not enough laquer is used, or not allowing the paint to go hard/cure.....?The reason for dirt not coming outs prob coz the paint was put on so dry the dirt was embedded in the paint, you need to apply it nice and even, like sleeman said don't use Halfords it's a waste of time, if your goin to the trouble of doin all this use a decent paint it will give a better finish. One thing I didn't mention is before you prime wheels on the bare alloy apply a light coat of etch primer first. Im a car sprayer by trade it's just down to practice and taking your time don't try to rush it, better you get your prep work better your paint job will be.. Thanks guys, really helpful.... There's an Autoparts shop by me that sell paint and also mix it up to what you want, think that will be there place to get my paint from.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I got round to repainting my alloys this weekend, prepped them good, primed good, flatted them, top coat then lacquered.... I bought the 2k lacquer as advised, and after finishing the wheels with the lacquer, I revisited them for a nose, and 90% of the wheels are very good, a couple of the spokes where they join the dish/rim has gone wrinkly, I read this could be down to the lacquer?Any ideas guys, as I'm gutted, its ruined a good paint job.... Whats the best way to resolve it? Sorry I can't provide pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortedal Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I got round to repainting my alloys this weekend, prepped them good, primed good, flatted them, top coat then lacquered.... I bought the 2k lacquer as advised, and after finishing the wheels with the lacquer, I revisited them for a nose, and 90% of the wheels are very good, a couple of the spokes where they join the dish/rim has gone wrinkly, I read this could be down to the lacquer?Any ideas guys, as I'm gutted, its ruined a good paint job.... Whats the best way to resolve it? Sorry I can't provide pics...when you say wrinkly, that may be a reaction due to oil/dirt or old paint reacting with the paint your using. or may be cold affecting your finish..just a guess without pics mate, you could rub down the affected areas and try again in these areas to see if they take properly, also did you use heat when painting them, i use a quartz heater when painting to help them dry, i heat up the area to be painted, paint the item then bang the heater up to it again for a good five mins to keep the shine and cure the paint better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I got round to repainting my alloys this weekend, prepped them good, primed good, flatted them, top coat then lacquered.... I bought the 2k lacquer as advised, and after finishing the wheels with the lacquer, I revisited them for a nose, and 90% of the wheels are very good, a couple of the spokes where they join the dish/rim has gone wrinkly, I read this could be down to the lacquer?Any ideas guys, as I'm gutted, its ruined a good paint job.... Whats the best way to resolve it? Sorry I can't provide pics...when you say wrinkly, that may be a reaction due to oil/dirt or old paint reacting with the paint your using. or may be cold affecting your finish..just a guess without pics mate, you could rub down the affected areas and try again in these areas to see if they take properly, also did you use heat when painting them, i use a quartz heater when painting to help them dry, i heat up the area to be painted, paint the item then bang the heater up to it again for a good five mins to keep the shine and cure the paint better I thought it could be due to grease/dirt, as when I flatted the primer back I didn't use a degreaser, thinners etc as I thought it would take the primer off, I just wiped the wheel with a paper towel... I sprayed them in my shed, same place as where I primed them, and no problem with the primer paint. I did give them a light going over with a hair dryer to apply some heat.... The majority of the wheels are very good, smooth and have a deep shine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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