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liamcorsa
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   1st May 06 at 13:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Am thinking bout doing my old set of alloys, just wanted any advice if anyone has done this before plus pics? Ta.
Scotty C
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?fid=1
liamcorsa
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dna23
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=236087

1. Remove wheel(s) from car.

2. I completely washed mine first but this is optional.

3. Sand all surfaces to be painted with 320 grit sandpaper, spray off with hose and let dry.

4. Now, sand surfaces with 400 sandpaper until smooth. Spray off again with hose and let completely dry. (I bounced the tire up and down and then let sit in sun to dry)

5. Mask off tire. I used masking tape and it sucked, couldn't get it to stick very well. I heard duct tape works also.

6. If using primer, follow instructions on can for application.

7. After primer has dried (if used) start with very light coats of paint. I used Dupli-Color Wheel Paint (graphite).

8. After every coat, i waited 10 mins inbetween coats, and an hour after the fourth and final coat.

9. Clear coat can be used after the paint to bring out the extra shine. I didn't use any. Follow directions on can. Number of coats is your choice.

Enjoy the new look of your rims!

[Edited on 01-05-2006 by dna23]
liamcorsa
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1st May 06 at 14:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers 'dna23' read the link then saw another of someone redoing a set of cav rims the same as mine understand iot all apart from: * After doing the whole wheel, you’re now ready to cut it back using a cutting paste. I used G3 and applied in a similar action to the sanding. Be a bit more firm with the pressure and you can feel the paste working away to smooth off the lacquer even more.
The 'G3' part.
Any clues?
Ta.
dna23
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1st May 06 at 14:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
G3 farecla is a cutting compound used on paintwork to remove fine scratches and imperfections in the last stages of finishing up!

can be found here:

http://www.motosave.co.uk/html/farecla.html
liamcorsa
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1st May 06 at 14:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Top work fella. Cheers.

 
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