skatz114 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Hey folks, dunno if this is the right place to post so mods, feel free to move it! So, I just bought a set of 17" wheels from digitalghost (cheers Carl) which should be here Wednesday. They're going to need a refurb which I'm going to have a bash at myself. It looks like I might have to take them back to the metal so the question is.... What's the best way to do this? Chemical, elbow grease, sandblasting? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks Iain Edited September 9, 2013 by skatz114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: blade :: Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 sandblasting is the easiest way will just cost. you could try nitromorse but its very messy. personally i would go the sandblasting route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 My mate works at a skip refurbishing place so I can get them blasted pretty cheap( maybe even for nowt! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: blade :: Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 thats very handy if your spraying them after dont forget to use etch primer on the bare metal 1st then on with the normal primer and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 thanks for that, I didn't know about etch primer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have recently done these myself From this To this I am lucky to have a sandnblaster kit of my own so used a fine grade to blast them then etch primer, white base coat and finally clear coat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) They look amazing! I hope to get mine looking as good as that although I'm only going to use them as winter wheels (although that might change if they look good enough) How did you fill the deep scuff on the edge mate? Edited August 12, 2013 by skatz114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 They look amazing! I hope to get mine looking as good as that although I'm only going to use them as winter wheels (although that might change if they look good enough) How did you fill the deep scuff on the edge mate? Their was only 1 wheel like that and that's the only thing i didn't do myself.. I had a mate do it he drilled some fine holes in to it and then run melted liquid ally in to it to build it out then i ground it back to shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Anybody ever used this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-ALUMINUM-Alloy-wheel-repair-filler-250G-silver-/360312961438?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item53e453799e or this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alloy-Wheel-repair-putty-kerbing-scuffs-damage-/161066004821?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item2580483155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 The latter looks like Araldite, or chemical metal. Very useful stuff, have used it to repair countless things around the house or on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yeah, it's a 2 part mix. I think I'll go for that when the time comes. Cheers Dublet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yeah the second one is what i used for the lighter scuffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1280 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Didn't know you could buy anything like that, I'll have to get some when I next refurb my wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Refurb has started! Loose paint removed & wheels are roughly sanded ready for primer. Is there anything I should use to remove any dust & contaminants before primer? I seem to remember something about alcohol wipes? Or is that my drink problem rearing its ugly head again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Storm Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I use Halfords pre paint wipes. Can't remember their proper name but I'll send you a pic of them in a couple of minutes. I reckon Autopaint in Thornton would have them cheaper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Cheers Bill, I'll nip down to Thornton tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Well that's them done. Not the best job but a damn sight better than they were & good enough for winter wheels! From this To this Well happy for a first attempt, considering it was elbow grease & rattle cans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks good mate much better than before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joecard71 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Cracking job, want to have a go at this myself, but im about to have new tyres on mine for mot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoob Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice! Fancy doing mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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