Alloy Wheel Paint

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Rtaylor2208
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Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:56 pm

Hi folks thinking of doing a diy refurb on my wheels just to make them look at bit more presentable till I can afford a new set.

Any recomendations on what paint to use and where to get it.

Thinking either a very shiny silver or gloss black.
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m8782538
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Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:52 pm

I am doing the same on mine, AutoGlym make an alloy wheel Rattle can.

I am going to use Plasticote metal paint, they do a primer, silver, black and most other colours, also do a seperate lacquer if you want a really glossy finish.

My neighbour did his with the Plasticote in a dark silver (almost anthrasite) and they look as new. Remember the final result is in the prep work.
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Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:53 pm

Just thought, depending on what wheels you have and what they are made of, take the paint off and just polish them, takes a while and then use a wheel sealant and lots and lots of paste wax to protect them.
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Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:40 pm

paints4u.com is the place to be Mr taylor
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Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:23 pm

Cheers People going to tackle this later in the week.
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