Spraying alloys

[Domwhitex]

For spraying some 5 spoke vauxhall alloys i bought white could i just use white primer? Or would you need to primer then white over the primer?

I e never sprayed before, another issue they have little kerbing marks from whoever used them before i bought them off of the guy, any tips?


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[johnny]

For mine I used
120,240,,800 grit sandpaper
Holts filer stuff
Grey primer 3 coats each wheel
White paint from a pound shop 3 to 6 coats each wheel because it was cheap and took awhile to build up
And simonz clear lacer, it's the strongest stuff ive seen

And then just tape cloth white spirts thinners took me around 3 months lol

[andy w]

Tbh white is a pain cus it will discolour over time but it wud be like johnny sez mate i wud take ur time and gentle spray strokes so u don't get over spray and i wud lightly wet and dry in between coats to give a smooth Finnish

[Domwhitex]

Is it easy to do then? I have an uncle who's sprayed before he could help me if it'll be a challenge


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[johnny]

I thought it was easy enough yeah but as said I was taking a lot time as was in no rush, and as Andy said the 800 grit should be wet

[andy w]

Ive done it for years mate but when ya start u will make mistakes lol i wud do some practicing before u spray them

[Domwhitex]

Haha yeah i'll get practicing on some spare metal or something to try get a nice finish, car won't be back on the road till january maybe February depends on money so i've got time thanks alot guys!


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[andy w]

That's a good idea atleast if u O_o up u ain't got worry lol

[Domwhitex]

Haha yeah, good thing is they arent on my car atm got poo 13" steelys on it

These are the alloys, should look good in white right?



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[andy w]

Look good and the steelies are good for winter use if they get damaged u dunna care lol

[Domwhitex]

Yeah thats a good idea might leave them on till past febuary then have these white alloys sorted i can take my time with them then!


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[andy w]

See they do have there uses lmao

[johnny]

Or buy a junker that if you put it in a ditch it doesn't matter:lol:

[Domwhitex]

Haha i'm only 18 and looking at 1800+ for this 1.2 can barely afford this let alone another car!


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[andy w]

Lol its a poo system for insurance for all u lot tbh its stupid how they can justify this