Ghoulie Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looking to do a quick refurb/spray on some alloys. Last time I did this I they were already sandblasted which made the whole process very easy. Just a quick fiill, undercoat and spray. Looking to so something similar to tidy them up the rather large pile of alloys in my shed but they are still "finished" surface anybody know how I can get a similar prep surface using sanding? I do have a small electric sander. What grade paper etc etc????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I just did this with my 5 spokes except I powder coated mine. I can honestly say I will pay for blasting next time. If you do decide to sand them and paint over what you've got scrap the sander idea. Elbow grease all the way. I wanted to go back to bare metal so I used a twist knot, cup and straight drill attachments brush. This removed 80% of the 15coats of paint. :rolleyes: From there a bloody good coat with nitromorse. From there I used 4 * 80 grit flap disks again for the drill and a dremmel to get into the awkward places and along the lip. It took approx 40hrs to get to smoothing down. From there i used 120grit flap disks. I don't think you'd have a smooth enough surface for paint though. You'd be hitting 800 territory and loads of extra time. Just flatten the paint back Dave (assuming its not bubbling from metal nor oxidizing otherwise you hit the above process). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Cheers for that buddy, why not power tools???? To harsh??? The first set of 4 alloys in question are chromed Then I got 9 gen 7 alloys to do after Edited March 1, 2013 by Ghoulscout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Any thing corroded i use a wire brush in a drill..can get lots of different sizes.. Cheers for that buddy, why not power tools???? To harsh??? The alloys in question are chromed Where are the wheels from? The 80,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Any thing corroded i use a wire brush in a drill..can get lots of different sizes.. Where are the wheels from? The 80,s No but prob the 90s this actually :lol: Then I got another 9 of these bad boys to do Edited March 1, 2013 by Ghoulscout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen7nnb Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I am watching this one with interest as I want to refurb my rims. Not sure whether to do it myself or get them done by a company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 No idea on the Chroming... I'm not a chromosexual I used powertools a drill... A sander won't get to where you want to go. I am watching this one with interest as I want to refurb my rims. Not sure whether to do it myself or get them done by a company! Depends on the finish/what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen7nnb Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Depends on the finish/what you're looking for. I'm not 100% sure TBH. I want either white or dark grey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Depends on the finish/what you're looking for. x2 This is my set of CS alloys that I had pro sprayed a couple of years ago Before After Currently on my gen 4 track car. Yes I know they arnt worth anything but I want to keep them looking like that as they are mint and i dont want to race on them. Heres my DIY attempt on the wheels on my 5 before After No where near as good as the CS wheels but it does the job. They were already sandblasted though which is the bit Im worried about BTW can anybody here photoshop the black gen 5 please??? Kittii is thinking satin black wheels but the side of the spokes in Ford velvet purple or similar.???? Edited March 1, 2013 by Ghoulscout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Dont think ill ever do mine myself again ,it was a royal pain in the ass.Ill save my pennies LOL (and my patience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon queen Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 The same goes here, never again. Far to much effort, not that i mind as a rule just the pro finnish always shows through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen7nnb Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hmmm, in that case I need to find someone in the Surrey ish area at a decent price and a set of wheels mine can sit on while mine are being done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hmmm, in that case I need to find someone in the Surrey ish area at a decent price and a set of wheels mine can sit on while mine are being done! I would if. Ihadn't just bought a blaster Lmfao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hmmm, in that case I need to find someone in the Surrey ish area at a decent price and a set of wheels mine can sit on while mine are being done! Thats one of the reasons Im up to 13 gen 7 alloys :lol: That and its cheaper to buy a set of 4 gen 7 alloys with legal tyres than it is to buy 1 and a half new tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 x2 on the wire brush to go in the drill that's what i used when i done mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Briano Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 for the time and effort involved in sanding alloys back to a decent surface you could just drop them at you local blasters and pay him £50 to do them on the side, then painting is a doddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGT Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Shaun.........that's a fantastic job you've done on your wheels! I have to be honest I'm too lazy to go to all that preperation work........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Shaun.........that's a fantastic job you've done on your wheels! I have to be honest I'm too lazy to go to all that preperation work........ Cheers Bri, They where done with the wire brush in the drill.Then filler primer, top coat and clear coat Life will be much simpler now has i have a sand blaster.Not had chance to use it yet though but will in the spring with 2 sets of wheels to refurb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Life will be much simpler now has i have a sand blaster.Not had chance to use it yet though but will in the spring with 2 sets of wheels to refurb did you buy one or make your own? im thinking about a blasting cabinet for cleaning up all the stuff i take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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