In a message dated 2/11/06 10:58:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, kdlewis_wating_time@ALLVANTAGE.COM writes:
> Over the last year I acquired a set of Vanagon alloy wheels. One of them > was > in rough shape, paint-wise. I ordered some Wurth silver spray paint and > clear lacquer from: > > http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wus-892181.html > > I was very pleased with the results. I imagine this is what they looked like > brand new. Since it now looked slightly better than the other three I went > ahead and repainted one of the "good" wheels. This will give me a matching > set on one side (driver's side, of course). > > The silver paint was VERY forgiving. Splatter, over spray and runs all > melted nicely into the final finish. With the lug bolt holes and spokes it > is a complex shape to paint, for an amature anyway. > > I believe surface preparation is paramount. I thoroughly scrubbed the wheel > with 0000 steel wool and paint thinner. Prepared the surface with white > Rust-Oleum "Clean Metal Primer", then top-coated with two layers of Silver. > Finnaly, two applications of clear lacquer. > > Now for tire choices..;-\ > > i just recently refinished a set of carat alloys as well, with a rattle can.. turned out great.. but i wish i knew about this stuff, seems it is a better match.. chris |
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