I've been trying to get the same refurb company to do my wheels now for over a week - but because I cant 'split' my split rims they wont pick them up - and I cant get time off work to take the wheels to them. So I thought I ask on here to find out if anyone knows what materials I'd need to DIY.

 

I thought - mask off the rims themselves which are in good nick. Sand down the spokes, taking off all the old finish and making them smooth to touch. Prime them, paint them, lacquer them. How hard can it be?

 

I was thinkin gloss black plasticote and several layers of lacquer. Any advice welcome from anyone who's tackled this. Paint type, etc?

Where do you live? I had the split rims on my Zed reconditioned recently...

 

Halfords do a kit.

 

I think part of the battle is filling any grazes that are too deep to just rub down.

Hi mate - I live in WsM. Trying to use a company called Maytrim. How much did your cost? Looks like a great job.

 

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/tbablue/Alloy.jpg

 

Nice 18" VR wurks wheels. I want em to look better.

 

Where do you live? I had the split rims on my Zed reconditioned recently...

 

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im currently doing my own wheels and have came to the same problem. do i need a special lacquer for the brake dust potentially eating into it or will a normal or petrol resistant one do?? sorry to hijack but you posted this at the perfect time mate.

 

pics before and after polishing the lip ... need paint and lacquer advice

A smiling pickpocket.

 

sorry to hijack but you posted this at the perfect time mate.

Hi mate - I live in WsM. Trying to use a company called Maytrim. How much did your cost? Looks like a great job.

 

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/tbablue/Alloy.jpg

 

Nice 18" VR wurks wheels. I want em to look better.

 

Where do you live? I had the split rims on my Zed reconditioned recently...

 

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Weston Super Mate????? Christ, must meet up sometime.

 

Got my wheels done 'op norf'. Worth the effort though...depends on your budget though.

i'd reccomend a hihg build primer and 2 pack paint and the lacquer dont really matter as long as you get plenty of thin coats on, maybe about 8-10 coats