Styling Badly kerbed and paint peeling off alloys

[duncan11]

Considering the value of cromas I didn't want to spend upwards of £50 a wheel refurbishment, 4 required. I watched a dew videos on YouTube and decided to have a go myself. Couple of sheets of wet and dry, 2 500ml cans of primer, 2 of paint and 1 of laquer and a pretty decent job if I say so myself. All in about £25 depending where you get your paint (halfords are dear). Take your time over the rubbing down and filling and you will be well satisfied.

 

[Fiatpuntomk2b]

Nice . Patience is the key. Did you do the back of the wheel too ?

 

[duncan11]

Just cleaned the rear and sprayed primer etc. More than enough materials for another 2/3 wheels.

 

[Gordon28]

Did you remove the tyre's?

 

[duncan11]

No, but I let them down to get masking tape behind rim. If I was going to do the perfect job I would get tyres removed and fill edges properly. It's all about the filling and sanding. If you can spray paint a radiator you can do the wheels, very easy.

 

[evo-number-one]

Considering the value of cromas I didn't want to spend upwards of £50 a wheel refurbishment, 4 required. I watched a dew videos on YouTube and decided to have a go myself. Couple of sheets of wet and dry, 2 500ml cans of primer, 2 of paint and 1 of laquer and a pretty decent job if I say so myself. All in about £25 depending where you get your paint (halfords are dear). Take your time over the rubbing down and filling and you will be well satisfied.

Like that Duncan! Mine could do with the same.

What filler did you use? Any special paint/primer?

 

[duncan11]

"Plastic padding" chemical metal. No special paint, just local diy store

 

[Doofer]

I think the rest of my car would let the wheels down if I refurbed them. At the moment everything matches - rough and ready.

 

[duncan11]

I think my car should last many years yet, it's in good condition.