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BigStan
09-03-07, 06:58 PM
My mate is looking to refurb his alloys himself is there anything specific to do or and things that are good to use ?

A full guide would be extremely helpful !

Ta very mucho ! :thumb:
flashbang
09-03-07, 07:10 PM
i just put niitromos on mine,then brushed off,then sand until no marks
Pillar
09-03-07, 08:12 PM
go round any kirb marks and scratches with 180 dont go any lower otherwise you will be sanding the deep scratches out for ages. work your way down the grades 240-320-400-600 then 800. the wheels will then need priming if your doing it proper de-grease with panel wipe then tack off, so do a light dust coat at first then apply two more coats leave to dry then flat down with hot soapy water and 800(if you are aerosoling use scotch brite so you dont rub through) then simply paint in whatever colour you choose, if youre using metallic dont forget your lacquer
Pillar
09-03-07, 08:13 PM
i just put niitromos on mine,then brushed off,then sand until no marks paint stripper why?:wtf:
BigStan
09-03-07, 08:27 PM
Top man Pillar
flashbang
09-03-07, 08:54 PM
paint stripper why?:wtf:
its works though,it took paint and primer off in 1
Pillar
09-03-07, 09:07 PM
its works though,it took paint and primer off in 1 you dont have to just key it up to get the paint to stick! suppose each to there own
Pillar
09-03-07, 09:09 PM
Top man Pillar no worries:thumb: once yove done one you will realise how easy it is, if you have any little marks just stopper it;)
ade
11-03-07, 02:04 AM
I did a guide years ago - try www.nova-land.com (http://www.nova-land.com)

if I did them again I'd get the tyres removed - save a ton of hastle with masking!
lee coley
11-03-07, 08:34 AM
just pop the top bead off,if your goin to remove the paint with paint stripper then they need etch primer before primer.
ade
11-03-07, 01:20 PM
can get etch primer in halfords for ref...
Matt2107
12-03-07, 10:19 AM
If you want to do it ultra cheap in black then Hammerite smooth is the way forward. They do a range of colours but obviously if he wants factory look then he'll need to find a suitable colour and do it properly.

Quick sand down... no need for primer... make sure you leave them to dry for a long time.