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Title: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: m4ttb on 12 November 2011, 20:19

hi,

my wheels are looking a bit ruff, originally i thought they were rusting as it looks like bodywork does when it bubbles from rust, but having given them a scrap it looks like they have been spreyed at the paints peeling back now.

so what options do i have, cash is an issue atm but eventually ill fork out for a decent set

i guess theres powdercoating or a professional refurb,  what should i expect to pay for these? the wheel seem intact apart from the finish

what about polishing or spaying them myself?  i apreciate this will not give the same results,  is there any info on home spaying or polishing?

 

Title: Re: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: Milby on 13 November 2011, 13:34

home spraying can still give a good finish... just make sure you prep them really well, the end quality is all in the prep and take your time :) can save your self a load of money and still have nice new shiny rims ;)
i refurbed all the alloys on my last car before i sold it, for around £50

Title: Re: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: m4ttb on 13 November 2011, 14:52

thanks for that,

did you clean - fill - primer - spay - laqure?

Title: Re: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: Milby on 13 November 2011, 16:00

deep clean, sand back to a smooth surface such as bare metal fill if needed then primer paint and lacquer :) designs are endless when your doing it yourself :)

Title: Re: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: m4ttb on 13 November 2011, 18:21

what about powder coating,  is it going to cost loads?

Title: Re: alloy wheel finishes
Post by: Simeon on 13 November 2011, 22:57

Powdercoating is normally about £30 per wheel including blasting/dipping them