rims colour change

[i.k.]

does anyone know where i can get my rims sprayed for a colour change?
are there any workshops that can do a proper job?
and if i were to do it myself, are there any tips? e.g. type of spraypaint etc.
thanx!!!

 

[simefly]

DIY comes in limited can colours... not much of a mix and match (ie you cant get championship white like those Honda DCs / EKs. However, if you are looking for matte black then its possible to DIY with an aerosol.

I used Aero spray which is wide and cheaply available at any hardware store.

Materials used to DIY depend on the condition of the rims. If its not too deeply scratched/damage these are the materials you would need;
- finest grid sand paper - RM1.00 for 2pcs
- masking tape ½in wide - RM1.20 / RM1.50 for 1 roll
- newspaper - Get The Sun, its free
- rags - You can steal your neighbours clothes, FOC too.. hehehe
- water - 20sen for 1 litre
- car jack - you already have one in your car
- aerosol spray of your colour - RM5 - RM10 for 1-2 cans
- aerosol spray (clear coat) - RM5 - RM10 for 1-2 cans
Total Cost: RM22.70

Steps (if the rims are already fitted into your car):
Jack your car so that your wheels is able to 'freeplay'. Wipe your rims clean from brakepad debris then sand off (with water) finely the layer of lacquer / paint. Wash the rims from the debris again. Then start taping newspaper on the sidewall of your wheels and also cover the disc/drum brakes and fender with newspaper. Then you can spray it evenly ideally 3 thin layers + 1 layer of lacquer.

Its more cost efficient to spray on car as you can avoid doing balancing and alignment.

 

[jaywat]

I planned to give it for somebody else to do...i scared the paint will peel off only...it's something external so just let experienced ppl to do ler hmmm

 

[fuankee]

tried doing this once.. the result was fine.. but sold it off after 1 month plus cuz getting a new set.. well, the paint was still fine when i sold it off..
now i dunno la..

planning to do it again using those high-temp spray

 

[simefly]

well, practice made perfect. you can tryout with your spare tyre...

True that you will/might get a better job if you let someone do it, but DIY it gives you more satisfaction and money well spend... trust me, if not that nice also, you will be very much satisfied

 

[jaywat]

hehehe unless i got myself waranteed from any fault occurrence or i don;t care already, else unlikely i will be doin paint job on exterior myself...spraying the engine cover is okay la, even got faulty also unlikely ppl will see hehehe...anyway, if i can't find suitable workshop to do it, i might just DIY hahaha!

 

[fuankee]

well, practice made perfect. you can tryout with your spare tyre...

True that you will/might get a better job if you let someone do it, but DIY it gives you more satisfaction and money well spend... trust me, if not that nice also, you will be very much satisfied

AGREE~~~ hahaha.. totally~
its the satisfaction that motivates u to improve!

high 5 simefly~~ *piak*