How long did it take and what paint did you use? Washed the car last week and now can see how bad my wheels are so might have a go!
Took the whole day - the key is to take your time and use good quality products. The finish is determined by the prep work, it can be a little tedious but you get out what you put in.
1 - Clean and degrease the wheel thoroughly - remove any old wheel weights & sticky pads.etc
2 - Use Araldite liquid metal to fill any kerbing to the outside of the rim (I use my finger for this to get a smoother finish)
3 - Wait a few hours for the liquid metal to cure, then sand to the shape / curve of the wheel using 600-grit.
4 - Key the rest of the wheel using 600-grit and then 1200-grit on the outside surfaces (this will take the time - make sure you get every part of the wheel otherwise you have the risk of the new paint flaking)
5 - Clean the wheel - if the finish is good, you can paint onto the keyed surface (no need to prime if the wheel is in decent condition)
6 - Mask the wheel using thin tape for the inside of the tyre that sits close to the rim, then wider tape to protect the sidewalls.
7 - Spray the wheel - 3x light dustings - allow the paint to cure for 30/45 mins
8 - Lacquer the wheel - 3x medium coats to give a glossy smooth finish.
Allow the wheel to cure for at least 2 hours before fitting to the car - try not to drive the car for 24hrs otherwise you run the risk of brake dust bonding to the fresh lacquer.
I get my paint from my local autopaints and use ProXL lacquer (nothing comes close to it in rattle can form) - I have done about 20 sets now.
Alternatively - you can pay me £40 per wheel!
