alloy refurbish

[Ermir]

Does anybody know the steps for refurbishing alloys? (rucha 17")
i will first sandblast them and then continue with the primer. I dont know how many layers to use and if i need to use a self etch or epoxy or urethane before the paint.
Thank u guys!!!

 

[DSM10000]

Choose a primer that is recommended to match the paint you are using.

I would suggest at least two coats of primer allowed to dry and rubbed down between coats, if you have some minor imperfections that are still showing after sanding etc then use a high build primer first before the normal primer.

Just take your time and remember that preparation is the key to a good result, do not forget to apply several coats of clear lacquer after you have finished painting and when that is dry and hardened apply wax or other sealant.

 

[Ermir]

Thank you DSM10000! I have prepared and painted them two months ago but the paint is peeling of. I think it is a primer matter. I just sanded them down to the bare aluminium and primed. There are no imperfections. They just need to be painted correctly. i used PPG paints and clear(nice and thick). They are very shiny bot peeling of!

 

[DSM10000]

If you are painting over bare alloy then I believe you need etch primer.

http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/about-us/hints-tips/etch-primers.html

 

[optimusprime]

look

These are the ones i did .And the paint and clear coat are on the wheels.

 

[optimusprime]

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Ermir i was lucky in the fact that the undercoat was not missing on my wheels.If it is that you strip them down to bear alloy , you will want an etching primer for alloy . The first set i did on my W123 i used hammerite smooth silver, and the same make clear coat. I think that it was a nicer silver than the one in the picture.. This is the end product to the post above.

 

[dhk284]

Hi when I stripped the legs on my boat I took everything off to have a really good finish I was told that unles I sealed then propperly it wont last long so I had to get a sealler for alloy then put primer on.

 

[Ermir]

Hi when I stripped the legs on my boat I took everything off to have a really good finish I was told that unles I sealed then propperly it wont last long so I had to get a sealler for alloy then put primer on.

Di ld u remove the tire in order to paint the curb or just painted them over?