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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Khare on 25 February 2008, 21:23

Title: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Khare on 25 February 2008, 21:23
I want to paint the original steel wheels on my golf mk2 1.6 because of some rust and faded paint. What do i need? as far as im aware, i need sanding paper for the rust, primer and then the paint. But if the paint isnt protected by somethinbg stone chips will easily get my paint off. what do i need after the paint??
Title: Re: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Conker on 25 February 2008, 21:49
You won't be able to protect your wheels from stone chips, but if the paint quality/technique used is good enough it should be a very durable finish. I think the best you can do is use jetseal on the wheels after they've been refurbed, which is a hardcore sealant (a bit like a wax).

Title: Re: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Guy on 25 February 2008, 21:54
you could also used a metal polish with a wax in it for protection like Belgom Alu

can vouch for it!

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=15&products_id=110 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=15&products_id=110)
Title: Re: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Khare on 25 February 2008, 22:07
yh ok, i might do that. Im gonna spray paint thm either black or silver. (my car is white) I think black would jsut look like a spare tyre, and silver would look kinda the same but without the rust patches. what do you guys think?
Title: Re: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Guy on 25 February 2008, 22:16
why not go for something completely different?  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78040.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78040.0)

Title: Re: What is needer for the job??
Post by: Conker on 25 February 2008, 23:02
why not go for something completely different?  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78040.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78040.0)

Stop spreading it    :laugh: