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[cem_devecioglu]

as the winter is in front of the door I decided (some time ago) to refurb the winter wheels..
 
but made 2 mistakes because of  painter
 
he delayed the process nearly a month and I start to do them..
 
and he used paint solver on their surface as they were painted before..
but didnt continue as he was busy.. so paint became hardened than the original..
 
and must say using paint solver or stripper in any paint job is a deadly mistake (unless you dont trust the old base coat) because any base coat applied on metal surface will never be like the factory applied..
 
also as its very strong its extremely hard to clean this layer which cost me many days of work..
 
if you are going to do the same job, only clear the old paint by sanding and re-paint it..
 
 
 

 

 
I also cleaned the inside
 

[cem_devecioglu]

also must note they must be deeply scractched for the base coat to stick properly..
 
I use 100 for work and 60 grid for final scratches..
 
also inside part and holes were trouble so I used a metal brush with machine..

[dbug]

Either your garage is well furnished cem, or your wife very understanding allowing you to work on whels in the house 

[cem_devecioglu]

Either your garage is well furnished cem, or your wife very understanding allowing you to work on wheels in the house 

must admit, I have very understanding wife
 
but problem is I dont have garage, and its raining outside  

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Either your garage is well furnished cem, or your wife very understanding allowing you to work on wheels in the house 

must admit, I have very understanding wife
 
but problem is I dont have garage, and its raining outside

Ditto. Looking good, Cem.

[cem_devecioglu]

Either your garage is well furnished cem, or your wife very understanding allowing you to work on wheels in the house 

must admit, I have very understanding wife
 
but problem is I dont have garage, and its raining outside

Ditto. Looking good, Cem.

thanks opti

[albitz]

I have the same job to do with a set of elite alloys over the winter Cem.I shall watch your progress with interest,if you post up pics at different stages.

[cem_devecioglu]

I have the same job to do with a set of elite alloys over the winter Cem.I shall watch your progress with interest,if you post up pics at different stages.

I will..   
 
next phase will be using epoxy on the surface.. (although epoxy not required for alloys it sticks to surface better than anything and very close to factory base coat in strength.. my painter now turned to epoxy completely as the new type base coat/fillers caused him too much trouble.. (but if you use this material please wear a mask)
 
from my previous experiences a well prepared surface is must for a paint..
 
if you look the pictures carefully I scratched them deeply.. this will prevent them from flaking when stones hit..
 
also I will use special type laquer.. and the tire shop knows how crazy I am for paint

[TheBoy]

I know what Mrs TheBoy would do if I did that sort of work in the house


Looking good so far, keep the progress pics coming

[cem_devecioglu]

I know what Mrs TheBoy would do if I did that sort of work in the house


Looking good so far, keep the progress pics coming

I did some tricks to convince her
 
thanks for the interest..will post the other pictures

[cem_devecioglu]

today primary coat applied (epoxy), will be sanded with 1500 wet saturday..
 

 

 

[bored bigyin54]

my wife whould kill me if i done that in the house

[cem_devecioglu]

my wife whould kill me if i done that in the house

 

[Dishevelled Den]

Another interesting thread cem - will look forward to seeing the final result.

[cem_devecioglu]

Another interesting thread cem - will look forward to seeing the final result.

thanks Den
 
today prepared the final color and applied on test card.. paint is prepaed as 1 kg..
0.5 kg  directional white (shows diffent color from different angles depending on the mixture),
0.5 kg pearl white,
1 gr of blue    / I did say 0.5 gr to the shop but the bloody idiot added 1 gr.. and mixture became more bluish..
 
tomorrow or weekend will take half of it and add another 250 gr 250gr  from whites..
 
then probably try another 0.5 gr silver for the tone..am I crazy .. yes
 
besides another 0.5 kg pure white base coat is also prepared, as the final color is some kind of transparent..
 
still not decided on the final color..