nurrish Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I have just ordered an alloy painting kit for for stock standard alloys. i opted for black as i reckon it looks good with my gunmetal/carbon look.....Hoping to get them done this week here is my artistic impression Before: After: Will throw up a step by step guide once i get going Quote
nurrish Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 Can't see any wheels in the 2nd photo blame ms paint Quote
marzman Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Whats in the alloy painting kit mate? Never heard of one before.... im tempted to do my winter wheels ready for next year... Quote
nurrish Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 i got this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=180323308223 Quote
Stew Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 How much for postage???? Probably on the money to be honest, just seems a lot! Quote
nurrish Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 Received the paint today....did a quick trial on an unwanted alloy......looks real nice. Going to do one wheel when i get home tonight...wish me luck... Going to look odd driving with one black wheel tomorrow :lol: Quote
marzman Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Dont rush it mate. If you're gonna do it, do it right... i.e. when the weather's a bit warmer so the paint dries correctly, and you are in daylight...!! Quote
GIXXERUK Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Dont rush it mate. If you're gonna do it, do it right... i.e. when the weather's a bit warmer so the paint dries correctly, and you are in daylight...!! bugger that ! lean out of the window with a brush while you're driving mate macc - home of ian curtis Quote
nurrish Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 Dont rush it mate. If you're gonna do it, do it right... i.e. when the weather's a bit warmer so the paint dries correctly, and you are in daylight...!! Yeah true.....will be doing it in my garage though and leaving it over night to dry Quote
marzman Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Dont rush it mate. If you're gonna do it, do it right... i.e. when the weather's a bit warmer so the paint dries correctly, and you are in daylight...!! bugger that ! lean out of the window with a brush while you're driving mate macc - home of ian curtis Did he lean out of his window and paint his wheels? They actually filmed part of that Ian Curtis film on my mums road about 3 years ago, when i was still living at home. They closed the road for the day, and we all had to move our cars! His house was about 50yards from my mums house! Quote
nurrish Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 One down Will get more in daylight tomorrow!! Will do the guide on the other ones Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Nurrish, I admire your dedication, you certainly don’t waste time… From the photos, it looks really good, certainly has a deep gloss to it... Quote
S1 HNK Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 wow that is black!!! Looking good, i think they'll suit the GM well. Personally i think a matt finish would look better but be good to see it when they are all done! Quote
nurrish Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 Nurrish, I admire your dedication, you certainly don’t waste time… From the photos, it looks really good, certainly has a deep gloss to it... Cheers buddy The finish is alot glossier than i thought it would of been. Its a very deep black too. Cant wait till i get it into the daylight and look like a tit driving around with 1 black wheel Quote
Jay Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 When i refurbed my wheels black mate they look veryyyyyy glossy which i was worried about! But when they dry in properly it tones down. Looks like u done a good job tho buddy Just as long as u have put loads of primer on it will be fine Quote
nurrish Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 When i refurbed my wheels black mate they look veryyyyyy glossy which i was worried about! But when they dry in properly it tones down. Looks like u done a good job tho buddy Just as long as u have put loads of primer on it will be fine Primer??????whats primer????? only kidding Put plenty of primer down first Will be a test with the conditions tomorrow. Going to put on lots of lacquer in abit Quote
roast350z Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Looking reminds me of doing the vento wheels last year Quote
Pimm Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 will look forward in seeing the finished work done Quote
Stew Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Looking nice. I have to pick a colour for the landie wheels..... Fancy a GM style colour to go with the dark(ish) metallic red paint. Quote
nurrish Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 So here is the first one in the daylight...... And preperation begins on my next wheel Quote
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