Karl_Mac_ Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Just found a set of Lupo Sport 14s at a bargain price, but they're a bit unloved. I'm planning to rattle can them myself but it'll be the first time I've done anything like this, so I was hoping people could give me some advice. The plan is to sand them with some 1200 grit, spray on some primer then spray them white to match the Lupo. Can anyone recommend a paint kit/primer suitable for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Karl I got mine from J T F in Rotherham when I painted my G60's. White primer is something like £0.89 for 500ml. It's actually really good as well and better than a more expensive alternative I picked up from that Bullseye motorstore place to do my front badge.One can should be good enough for a good 3-4 coats on each wheel, which will give you a nice finish. Just a heads up, unless you have a proper sanding machine (which I don't), sanding the wheels is a tedious and a slightly agonising affair haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Got all that hand sanding to look forward then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearermax Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 put a pack of cards between the tyres and the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WobLupo Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 i am thinking of doing the same to the alloys on my car, putting a pack of card inbetween the alloys and tyres... is this just because the card gives better resistance to paint going onto the tyre? or is there another reason? its a good tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) To make sure paint doesn't go on the tyre. You could also use masking tape and newspaper if you wanted. Edited May 1, 2014 by T3LLIOTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WobLupo Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 thats what i thought, guess cards would be better as they are covered with like a water resistant coating arnt they, stoop as much paint as possible that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearermax Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 also its a pain in the bottom to get masking tape in a circle with a tight seal between the tyre and alloy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 There was a video posted on FB, buy Mitch I think, where someone used fishing line to pull the masking tape between the tyre wall and the rim.Can't find it now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 It was electrical cable.1. mask around wheel2. hold a blade tight against rim go around to trim excess (Like trimming excess pastry of a pie tin: ask your mum or gran!)3. tuck cable into bead to edge it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Karl I got mine from J T F in Rotherham when I painted my G60's. White primer is something like £0.89 for 500ml. It's actually really good as well and better than a more expensive alternative I picked up from that Bullseye motorstore place to do my front badge.One can should be good enough for a good 3-4 coats on each wheel, which will give you a nice finish. Just a heads up, unless you have a proper sanding machine (which I don't), sanding the wheels is a tedious and a slightly agonising affair haha! Out of interest, what paper grades did you use?Considering plastidipping them instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Out of interest, what paper grades did you use?Considering plastidipping them instead.600 - 1000 off the top of my head. You've probably got some but i've got some left if you want to have a go with it? Can give it you at Lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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