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Painting Wheels
scootz - 24/12/08 at 02:19 PM

I have a set of Mag wheels which are in great nick, but are just the wrong colour.

I don't want to powder-coat them as the shot-blasting process is a bit aggressive and there are protective coatings on the metal that I don't want to remove.

Thought I'd put them into my local spray-painter instead for a light rub and re-coat. Has anyone else done this and if so, how long can I expect them to last in comparison to powder-coat?


sorens2 - 24/12/08 at 02:53 PM

I had a set painted in standard carpaint a few years ago.
It is still as new.
And it was quite cheap.

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MkII - 24/12/08 at 03:07 PM

we paint rally car wheels with two pack car paint gravel quickly knocks it off but it lasts longer than standard paint finish wheels come with.on a road car it should last for ages.m.


martinq357 - 24/12/08 at 03:08 PM

Never used it myself, but I hear the Wurth products are excellent.

I've a set of Wolfrace Voodoo's thet need a refurb and was goin gto give it a go with the paint, then lacquer.

Found some on the 'bay here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wurth-German-Alloy-Silver-Wheel-Spray-Paint-400ml_W0QQitemZ400009836073QQihZ027QQcategoryZ72203QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksid Zp1742.m153.l1262


trextr7monkey - 24/12/08 at 05:47 PM

bloke we know did his jeep Wellers with 2 pack and they are as new 2 years down the line, I don't think his cars sees to much mud so would be comparable with a road going car