How To: Paint wheels on the cheap

[Kerzo]

So turns out Poundland also has filler primer - I'll report back with the results later (picked up some matt black too as per Gobsheene above). Picked up some silver wheel paint from JK Autospares as well for a fiver so I will see how far that can stretch.

 

[pablo]

Im being lazy and getting polished alloys to do mine lol.

 

[Kerzo]

I'd love to be lazy but simply can't afford it at the moment

 

[pablo]

my problem is the fronts are pretty good actually but the rears are well curbed. so cant DIY the rears, and dont want to ruin the fronts by DIYing them to match. So might as well get the lot done.

 

[Gobsheene]

Im being lazy and getting polished alloys to do mine lol.

He made a total balls of my clio wheels, I hope he's gotten better

 

[pablo]

seem to be many more happy customers than unhappy so we shall see. There is nothing fancy, just a simple tidy and paint.

 

[polishingalloys]

He made a total balls of my clio wheels, I hope he's gotten better

forgot to add near 4 years ago when im start mate

 

[Gobsheene]

forgot to add near 4 years ago when im start mate

That's true.

You still got paid as if it were a good job though.

 

[Kerzo]

Just did a quick job on my alloys, total cost was £12 (£5 for simonz silver wheel paint, £7 for primer and paint from poundland for the inner parts which wasn't necessary I suppose)

By no means a pro job but I just wanted to freshen the look up a bit.

 

[pablo]

well thats the aim innit mate, better than flaking or kerbed to f**k wheels looking at you

 

[Ashton]

Which Poundlands sell primers and paints?

 

[Kerzo]

Which Poundlands sell primers and paints?

I think they all have them in various levels of stock. I just went for filler primer and matt black for the inner wheels, didnt care about the finish or longevity so just a coat of each. Managed to spread 3 300ml cans over the 4 wheels.

 

[DaddyCC]

Managed to spread 3 300ml cans over the 4 wheels.

LOL! You can even make Pablo look as if he's splashing the cash

 

[Kerzo]

LOL! You can even make Pablo look as if he's splashing the cash

I shop in poundland for my paint, what do you expect!

 

[brendy]

3 tins eh? I wouldnt let the wheels get rained on, itll wash off!

 

[Kerzo]

3 tins of primer and 3 tins of matt black so 6 in total

 

[brendy]

I used 4 tins of paint alone plus primer but still could have used another. Saying that im happy enough with the result.

 

[Boksic]

Cheap lacquer about anywhere lads?

 

[Cess]

Try the shop B&M Bargains. Cans of lacquer way cheaper than Halford's

 

[hannakournikova]

Nutts corner tomorrow morning. £2 a tin

 

[pablo]

poundland prob sell it, they have cans of primer for sure.

 

[big-lew18]

Read this whole thread. Anyone advise on how many tins for the face of 4 honda accord alloys? Probably 500ml halfords specials

 

[eamon343]

I bought a few cans of cheap primer from pound world. Wouldn't waste my money on it again. Spend an extra few quid and get something half decent.

 

[Walder]

Ok , had a good read through all of this thread and I am now thinking a cheap set off gumtree and work at them to play with. So little confussed about the whole process.

So from this where is close to Antrim for the sand blasting? and how much would it cost?

Get them blasted. Do i need to sand them again with fine paper or are they good to go with the primer / yellow filler, or if there is bigger scuffs chips fill with iso ? after that its just a job of paint and lacquer ?

 

[Walder]

ok, ordered everything bar the actually paint for the alloys.

I just want something like a factory finish to a standard audi alloy.

anyone any recommendations on a colour to match the below wheel? As I havent really a clue..