painting steelies

[Nyphur]

Whats the best way to go about this?

Obviously they need sanding down and cleaning - whats the best way to go about this?

Then what?

Primer, Paint, Sand, Paint, Laquer?

Thanks for any advice, i've never painted anything in my life

 

[Middo]

depends if you want track wheels, or proper wheels.

track wheels can be hammerited, proper wheels need sanding, primering, painting lacquering etc.

 

[dick]

yellow hammerite!!!

be a legend

 

[Nyphur]

My car WILL be a track car when i finish my degree and get a cup, but til then it needs to be a road car, so want a half decent finish.

Suggestions please

 

[-KarL-]

rust

 

[Nyphur]

Wicked, cheers guys

 

[Nyphur]

So anyone fancy advising me on the best method of cleaning up steelies? I.e. sanding, which products to use for cleaning them down? Then the steps i should take, i.e. how many layers of primer, paint and laquer is sufficient? do i need to sand between layers?

Any sensible advice is appreciated.

 

[Nyphur]

Has no-one ever painted steel wheels before then?

 

[mas]

i sprayed mine with black hammerite satin mate, no sanding or anything, turned out quite well...... LOL

 

[Nyphur]

Got any pics sambo?

I was thinking of going white, so a s**t finish is going to be more noticable i think - hence why i'm trying to do it right