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Huffski
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Registered: 23rd Mar 08
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24th Aug 08 at 20:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just bought some sxi wheels with a few scuffs on them. How much do i have to sand them down i have been doing them with 240 wet n dry should i go courser or keep at it im gonna work my way upto 1200 grade wet n dry so far i have got through the laquer i think how much more do i need to go? Im gonna paint them Antrecite or Gun metal grey. so am i right in saying i will need primer, paint and also laquer? Also has any one else sprayed these wheels your self if so post up some pics please.

[Edited on 24-08-2008 by Huffski]
AndyCorsaSport
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24th Aug 08 at 20:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Im doing a set of Tigra rims at the moment, anthracite with a blue lip round the outside. Any kurb marks take them out with 80grit, and work up basically, i go up to 800, but if you wanna go to 1200 you can. Im only putting primer on where it goes through to metal, so i dont have to flat all the wheel down, just the primered part after. Then panel wipe it, few coats of paint and a few of laquer.
Huffski
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25th Aug 08 at 08:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice one mate cheers post up some pics of the results im still undecided what to do with the centre caps
Planty02
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25th Aug 08 at 08:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


Mine done with cans.

1) rubbed down with low grit (240-400)
2) Rubbed down with fine grit to get a smooth finish (1000-1500)
3) Primer
4) Flatted with wet 1200
5) Colour - 3 or 4 coats
6) Laquer
7) Rubbing compound
Planty02
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25th Aug 08 at 08:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
primed:



Finished:

Huffski
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25th Aug 08 at 08:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice mate im just worried about messing up after all the rubbing down and cleaning im doing
Planty02
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25th Aug 08 at 08:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just take your time with them mate

If you go wrong or arent with with the finish, its easy enough to rub it back down and start again

 
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