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[stardude]

hi

im currently restoring some cosmics and im going to pop into halfords in a bit.

i need a spray primer and a black paint.

can anybody tell me what kind of primer i will need? etch?

and what sort of paint will i need?

lol

also will i need to laquer them?

looking for quick replies


cheers

adam

[Bean]

um, ive absolutely no idea - im afraid - but i'd be interested to know too, as mine will need a bit of touching up at some point



(good choice on the cosmics!! )

[Retro_10s]

Etch? = yes

Laquer? = depends, if you just buy a One stage (1k) gloss paint (like the rattle can halfords stuff) then no, you don't have to laquer, if you buy a base coat (this sets Matt finish) then Yes, you will need laquer... this is what gives the shine.

I used Engine enamel on my wheels, set rock hard and cleaned up lovely.

Dont forget guys... There is already a TMF wheel restoration guide with all the info and pics you need. Search is your friend

[stardude]

yeah i had a look at the guide but it doesnt mention primer in there so i thought a had better ask as it usualy goes wrong if i dont.


would you recomend the 1 satge stuff or the other?

[Retro_10s]

Yes i would use the 1k gloss paint halfords sell in rattle cans., leave about 10 minutes inbetween coats, 5-6 colour coats should be ample.

[Bean]

stardude - could you possibly forward me some piccys of how they come out, when you're done?

pwease

[stardude]

coolio

ill get some pics as i go along.

bean, ill trade them for your cosmics

nahh il post all my pics us later.

ill get paint supplies 2moz.

i stripped 1 wheel earlier 2day with nitromors and went over it with a wire wheel on the dremel to get rid of the oxidised alloy. then gave it a quick smooth with fine wet and dry on the dremel also, to get rid of kurbing marks.

now i have got 5 more wheels to strip

ill be back later if i havnt passed out with nitromors fumes.

cya

p.s how ur repairs coming along bean?

[Bean]

ill be back later if i havnt passed out with nitromors fumes.

I was like that when stripping my grille and boot on Ronnie!



Ace - would be brill to see piccys! thanks!


(Repairs haven't started yet But he'll be in the bodyshop soon - so he'll get fixed I'm still driving him around though! )

Oh, and no! My cosmics are MINE!

[Matt]

glad this came up actually.. because i was about to ask anyway.

im going to be repainting my alleycats...

the white is a massive contrast on the car, and it has brake dust discolouration but fortunatly no dings or been curbed either

just wondered if its easier to have the tire removed from the wheel? or if i should just tape it up?

[Mephiston]

i used Hammerite smooth black - 3 good coats on each of my steelies - you can put it straight on rust but i grinded is all off and gave it a good key

erm i would suggest doing the whole rim black, then masking off the black areas you want to keep then spraying silver, becuase if you just flat it back again the alloy will just oxidise again and go manky

oh and to matts question - remove the tire because that way you can paint inside the rim, as it can rot from inside too, plus its easier than masking up the tire

Edited by Mephiston, 23 July 2007 - 10:17 AM.

[Retro_10s]

Noooooo don't paint the whole thing.

If you look after your wheels with wheel wax etc the alloy will be fine, you do have to look after them but alloy look sos much better than 'silver paint trying to be alloy'

[stardude]

i have bought matt black paint, but now im unsure wether to have matt black or gloss black?


what do u think?