Post by: grim_d on May 07, 2008, 06:35:00 AM
one of them has a kerb scratch on the spoke, what can i use to fill this?
The corners are full off tar and grime, what can i use to get rid off this easily? i tried petrol but it's really thick and wont penetrate it, i really don;t want to have to get them blasted.
also can i do it with the tyre still on or should it really be off?
cheers for any input!
Post by: Albino on May 07, 2008, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: grim_d on May 07, 2008, 09:42:00 AM
QUOTE(Albino @ May 7 2008, 04:43 PM) 
Autoglym make a good tar remover that I use on my bodywork, seems to get thick spots of tar off the lower bodywork alright, you could try that. As for filling chunks of metal work I'm not sure on.
ill check it out, ive been told to try wonder wheels too.
it's more of a deep scratch rather than a chunk, im going to use bodyfiller on it, its not a huge area or a big hole so it should be fine.
Post by: Dano2k0 on May 07, 2008, 10:34:00 AM
When i come to paint my new wheels (as i want them a different colour, plus they are used and have some odd bits of damage) i'm going to be leaving the tyres on, just mask around them very carefully.
My idea was to use body filler on the little bits of damage aswell, i figgured this would make them much better than they currently are. Obviously if youve got anything major i'm not sure body filler would be the way to sort it, but on all the small things it should be fine.
Are you going to prime your wheels before you spray them there final colour? I think i'm going to give mine a quick blast when i come to do mine.
Yeah also as above, autoglym do indeed do a good tar-remover, though there are a few tar removers on the market, i'd go take a look in halfords if i were you, they'll probably have something over-priced that will do the job nicely.
Oh and don't forget to post us some pics as you go through it, it'll be interesting to see how your wheels come out, and maybe i'll learn something for when i do mine aswell
Post by: grim_d on May 07, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
the only damage they have sustained in 4 years is a deep scratch on one spoke on one wheel, so im sure bodyfiller will be fine, rather than spending excess on metallic filler.
im unsure on what paint to use, probably just go for some normal white then a clear, however i was thinking about using some of that radiator paint ya get from plastikote, it's bright white and non-yellowing and surely would be pretty tough so i wouldnt have to clear. i don't know yet
my only real concern with leaving the tyres on is getting behind the valve to clean and paint, but im sure itl just be fiddley rather than an actual problem.
im only really doing it as i havnt had a project for a little while and ive wanted them white for a long time.
Post by: grim_d on May 12, 2008, 06:31:00 AM
wanted to get a big bottle of brick acid (patio cleaner) as i hear that just annihilates dirt and tar etc but NOWHERE had any, so i had to settle for a litre of wonder wheels, better be damn good stuff at the price.
anyway here this mornings haul, about £60 so im a fiver under budget
i went for tetrosyl/carplan white-22, which translates to polar white, its about the whitest they do
Post by: Chancer on May 12, 2008, 08:26:00 AM
Post by: twistedsymphony on May 12, 2008, 10:03:00 AM
... I didn't know you were a boy racer
Post by: grim_d on May 12, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
QUOTE(Chancer @ May 12 2008, 04:02 PM)
Shame you ain't closer mate I could have saved you a bit and you could have used my compressor and selection of spray guns. I also have about 3 litres of hi-build and and plenty of 2k in white somewhere hiding in the garage. The trouble with the smaller cans is the spray pattern is not too big and the quantities of paint in them small. Should look good if you take your time. Just watch the laquer doesn't yellow over a period of a few weeks. Don't forget piccies on the motor when done
that would be nice, ive got a litre of 2k red that was supposed to go on the bodykit but my mate with the compressor moved away, not worth it now that the motors on it's last legs. i Think once i start full time work a compressor will be a purchase soon after a motor, ive got an big fookin summerhouse that's totally empty and would be ideal for painting in.
nevermind though im pretty good with the cans and ive got fan nozzles around here somewhere which helps. I would probably be concerned about the finish if i was painting them silver or black, but theres alot of wiggle room with white.
As for the yellowing, i splashed out on plastikote for the laquer specifically for that reason, so far in my experience ive never had it yellow, and it does say it doesnt.. fingers crossed.
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ May 12 2008, 05:39 PM)
white wheels? :shakes head:
... I didn't know you were a boy racer
IMO jap cars deserve white or black wheels, silver rarely does them justice. your 200 would look the nuts with some white shoes on.
ya either love it or ya hate it.
PLUS if my wheels are white it draws the eye away from the rust and dents
Post by: twistedsymphony on May 13, 2008, 08:53:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ May 12 2008, 04:04 PM)
ya either love it or ya hate it.
PLUS if my wheels are white it draws the eye away from the rust and dents
PLUS if my wheels are white it draws the eye away from the rust and dents
I'm just giving you a hard time...
Personally I'm a fan of bronze wheels on black cars... though black wheels with a polished lip often look quite nice if done well.
I'm actually considering some gunmetal wheels with red accents for my 240 (FWIW they do make a 200SX in the states but it's a front wheel drive POS b14 chassis... nothing in common with the S chassis apart from the name.)
Post by: grim_d on May 13, 2008, 09:14:00 AM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ May 13 2008, 04:29 PM)
I'm actually considering some gunmetal wheels with red accents for my 240
volk ce28n, i know these ones are black but they do gunmetal and the red band looks awesome
i saw these on e black 350 once, and my jaw just hit the floor.
don't if they are your style but ill be getting them in white if i get a pulsar
on the subject of my wheels, i have primer down on them, i think they already look sweet
Post by: twistedsymphony on May 13, 2008, 11:33:00 AM
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Post by: grim_d on May 13, 2008, 01:14:00 PM
the bottom ones are very nice indeed, red looks anodized though? if its proper red and not anodized they would look sweet.
Post by: twistedsymphony on May 13, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
QUOTE(grim_d @ May 13 2008, 03:50 PM)
those top onse would look nice on a show car, they are nice though, unique.
the bottom ones are very nice indeed, red looks anodized though? if its proper red and not anodized they would look sweet.
yes the bottom ones are anodized... I actually like the look better but I'm apprehensive about anodized wheels.
The top ones are pretty neat, the red inserts can come out and the wheels actually come with polished aluminum as well as carbon fiber inserts so you can change the style if you like.
I'm actually a fan of CF accents... I'm not one to go crazy with the stuff but the occasional small part looks nice IMO.
Post by: grim_d on May 13, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Post by: twistedsymphony on May 13, 2008, 02:34:00 PM
Polished:
No Inserts:
Post by: grim_d on May 13, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
one last mini-update for tonight. painted my wheel nuts black, hoping it will look good on the white.
Post by: grim_d on May 17, 2008, 01:14:00 PM
car is crap but at least the wheels look good
before
after
Post by: sabbath_dude on May 17, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: Dano2k0 on May 19, 2008, 10:28:00 AM
Looks like youve done a good job on the refurb, lets hope mine goes just as well when i come round to spraying mine, however i won't be using rattle cans
I'm hoping the finished piece should be good, mine are going to be a dark metalic grey, against the red i figgured it would look nice with red calipers behind
Post by: grim_d on May 19, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
id of liked to have used a compressor and a gun but i dont have access to one, though nobody so far has beleived that i did them with rattle cans, great thing about white.
gunmetal will look sweet on your wheels against the red man, cant wait to see that.
Post by: Dano2k0 on May 19, 2008, 02:30:00 PM
If my wheels turn out anything like yours have then i'm going to be really happy, i think they look great on your car mate, youve done a nice job on them.
Shame you couldn't get access to a gun and compressor, maybe something you could look into buying in the future. Deffinatly an excellent thing to own if your into doing bits on cars.
Post by: grim_d on May 19, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
QUOTE(Dano2k0 @ May 19 2008, 10:06 PM)
Shame you couldn't get access to a gun and compressor, maybe something you could look into buying in the future. Deffinatly an excellent thing to own if your into doing bits on cars.
definatly man, something on my list of things to buy, not working full time at the moment as ive just left uni but hopefully the next job isnt too far away.
Post by: Dano2k0 on May 19, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Were thinking of running air lines down the sides of our garage for the tools and paint guns we use on the compressor, would be an ideal bonus for us as using extensions and then equipment on the ends isn't alot of fun.
If your on the look out for a new job that pays decent cash, it might not be so far into the future before the new car appears
lets hope you manage to find a good example of what your after.Being as you left the tyres on the rims, what did you use to cover over the valve area? Some wheels can be tricky as they 'flare' out near the bottom, so to paint around them without having something cover too much and obstruct painting the wheel could be very difficult.
I guess if you took enough time and effort you could mask it off, but i'm not sure it would be easy to get a perfect job, i thought maybe something abit more on the lines of a piece of tube thats thin and could suit.
Post by: grim_d on May 19, 2008, 04:58:00 PM