bodyboarder Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hi all, i have sprayed my wheels graphite grey, at the moment i have no laquer on them as i wanted the mat look. I need to get them laquered and have found some mat finish laquer. I will give them all a rub down again then put another coat of colour, but befor putting the laquer on do i need to sand/flat the colour with some very soft grade wet and dry? Any help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee22 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 What did you spray them with? Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Cans ! , rubbed them all down , primer, then 2 coats of colour. Came out pretty good i think. No pics yet , ill get some up asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 i like them alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee22 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 i like them alot +1 Impressive result from rattle cans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 I just spent a few hours doing them and made sure i put the cans in hot water, this gives the cans alot better pressure and more even spread, seemed to work well. Any help with regards the laquering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 , leave them like that they look like they have a satin look! i really like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Ya i do like them as they are but im sure if i dont laquer them they wont stay like that for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I just spent a few hours doing them and made sure i put the cans in hot water, this gives the cans alot better pressure and more even spread, seemed to work well. Any help with regards the laquering? Why change a winning team Lacquer it the same way Just get full coverage as i think i can see the finish on the inside is a bit dodgy Good work and effort Loving the choice of colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Ya couldnt be bothered to clean the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Ya couldnt be bothered to clean the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic84 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 good job i realy like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 loving that look very nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 they look good in that colour advice when laquering, is practice on something else first. its not the same as using normal paint i see laquering more as an art form than just an ability. and yes use something like 200 grit wet and dry or even 2500 would be better, and its a very light rub, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Very brave, impressive, and nice. Oh, and cheap. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor austin Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 they look good in that colour advice when laquering, is practice on something else first. its not the same as using normal paint i see laquering more as an art form than just an ability. and yes use something like 200 grit wet and dry or even 2500 would be better, and its a very light rub, I think Rich meant 1200 grade wet and dry NOT 200...... So its 1200 grade and lots of water...then resparay in colour as you are bound to rub through to the primer coats ( you did use primer??) then when you get an even slightly matt finish apply the laquer. If by chance you have not cleaned and primed first I wouldnt bother with laquer yet as you may find its not worth the time as it'll peel off eventually. Does look good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee22 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Cans ! , rubbed them all down , primer, then 2 coats of colour. Came out pretty good i think. No pics yet , ill get some up asap. ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 yes i meant 1200, 0r 2000 or 2500 its like rubbing down with paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I want to do this.... can you make a how to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I want to do this.... can you make a how to? 1. take wheel off 2. rub it down (need abrasive, 200 grit, working up to about 1000) 3. repair any curbing with wheel filler 4. rub down again (500 grit working to 1500) 5. spray a coat of primer on, leave for 1 hour 6.gently rub down with 2000 grit 7. spray another coat, leave for another hour 8. gently rub down with 2000 grit 9.spray 1 last coat leave for 24 hours 10. gently rub down with 2000 grit 11. spray on colour, light coats same process as above leave for an hour between coats and rub down gently with 2000 grit. 12. after final coat of colour, you might put on up to 7 or 8, leave for 24 to 48 hours to harden off 13. rub down 1 last time with, you guessed it 2000 grit. 14. apply laquer, probably 2 coats. 15 leave to dry for 24-48 hours before fitting to car. hope that helps You need to thoroughly clean and degrease the wheel after taking it off. Also (common sense here) spend some time masking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I want to do this.... can you make a how to? 1. take wheel off 2. rub it down (need abrasive, 200 grit, working up to about 1000) 3. repair any curbing with wheel filler 4. rub down again (500 grit working to 1500) 5. spray a coat of primer on, leave for 1 hour 6.gently rub down with 2000 grit 7. spray another coat, leave for another hour 8. gently rub down with 2000 grit 9.spray 1 last coat leave for 24 hours 10. gently rub down with 2000 grit 11. spray on colour, light coats same process as above leave for an hour between coats and rub down gently with 2000 grit. 12. after final coat of colour, you might put on up to 7 or 8, leave for 24 to 48 hours to harden off 13. rub down 1 last time with, you guessed it 2000 grit. 14. apply laquer, probably 2 coats. 15 leave to dry for 24-48 hours before fitting to car. hope that helps You need to thoroughly clean and degrease the wheel after taking it off. Also (common sense here) spend some time masking too. Sounds very time consuming... thanks for that might do it if I've got some downtime over the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Think i might leave them as they are for now and in a few months do them again and put some mat laquer on the next time so they last over the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 They look great mate. Top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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