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| solo1 |
 Jul 28 2010, 09:58 AM
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got a set if wheels for my 914,wheels are in great shape but the black paint has faded in several areas. what kind of paint should i be using is there a wheel specific paint out there or will a satin oil based paint work just as well?
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| underthetire |
Jul 28 2010, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(solo1 @ Jul 28 2010, 08:58 AM)  got a set if wheels for my 914,wheels are in great shape but the black paint has faded in several areas. what kind of paint should i be using is there a wheel specific paint out there or will a satin oil based paint work just as well? Oil based??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) as in house paint??? That would be a big no. And it does matter what paint, since brake dust can cause problems. Best solution, have them powder coated. Next best, get some automotive wheel finish and spray with a gun. Third choice, and one i've had good luck with believe it or not, is Duplicolor wheel paint. Either way, sand, clean, sand, clean, until you have a nick and scratch and dirt free surface to paint over. Sandblasting (depending on the wheel) is the way to go. |
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| solo1 |
Jul 29 2010, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Jul 28 2010, 01:44 PM) QUOTE(solo1 @ Jul 28 2010, 08:58 AM) got a set if wheels for my 914,wheels are in great shape but the black paint has faded in several areas. what kind of paint should i be using is there a wheel specific paint out there or will a satin oil based paint work just as well? Oil based??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) as in house paint??? That would be a big no. And it does matter what paint, since brake dust can cause problems. Best solution, have them powder coated. Next best, get some automotive wheel finish and spray with a gun. Third choice, and one i've had good luck with believe it or not, is Duplicolor wheel paint. Either way, sand, clean, sand, clean, until you have a nick and scratch and dirt free surface to paint over. Sandblasting (depending on the wheel) is the way to go. didnt mean oil based like house paint but wasnt sure if a paint was out there specifically designed for use on car wheels that the average joe could get his hands on . i thought powder coating was the only option, didnt want to go that route as the wheels are good but they are not the long term goal. would like as budget defines to get the "phone dial" rims and re set car from 4 lug to five. which of course is a differant topic. these Rivs are better looking then the original steel wheels with the polished aluminum dome covers. |
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solo1 painting wheels Jul 28 2010, 09:58 AM
76-914 You didn't mention the wheels material type. W... Jul 28 2010, 11:58 AM RFoulds If you are after a concous correct finish, Wurth... Jul 28 2010, 12:19 PM matthepcat
got a set if wheels for my 914,wheels are in grea... Jul 28 2010, 12:29 PM underthetire When I had the Rivi's (went 16" dials mys... Jul 29 2010, 10:36 AM
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When I had the Rivi's (went 16" dials my... Jul 30 2010, 09:25 AM solo1
When I had the Rivi's (went 16" dials m... Jul 30 2010, 09:27 AM underthetire And what you can look forward to with dials :D Jul 29 2010, 10:37 AM solo1
And what you can look forward to with dials :D
... Jul 29 2010, 10:51 AM underthetire
And what you can look forward to with dials :D
... Jul 29 2010, 10:53 AM underthetire From what I can tell, there are at least 3 differe... Jul 30 2010, 09:49 AM |
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