Krzys Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Even with all the brilliant info I don't think I'm brave enough still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Top job man!!!! I'm getting more confident to paint stuff myself after seeing all you lot doing it.So you sand the colour then just lacquer over it?? Even with all the brilliant info I don't think I'm brave enough still Go for it, if I can do it (and they've come out pretty well if I do say so myself) anyone can. Pics in my thread tomorrow hopefully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Go for it, if I can do it (and they've come out pretty well if I do say so myself) anyone can. Pics in my thread tomorrow hopefully.I've got the 16" fans I can try with I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I've got the 16" fans I can try with I suppose! Yeah, they don't need any repairs so depending on what colour you're going (gunmetal?) just a rub down, white primer and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Yeah, they don't need any repairs so depending on what colour you're going (gunmetal?) just a rub down, white primer and paint.Yeah some shade of gunmetal! Can't decide if I want them dark like the BMW anthracite or just the regular gunmetal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakey135 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Top job man!!!! I'm getting more confident to paint stuff myself after seeing all you lot doing it.So you sand the colour then just lacquer over it??I was a bit dubious about sanding the colour too but aslong as you get a good few colour coats down, then as grant said 1500 wet n dry (keep it really wet! Very VERY lightly rub over just to A. Get a smooth surface for lacquer to sit on and B. to remove any gloss finish from the colour so the lacquer adheres properly!!Good few coats of lacquer after that but make sure its proper clean before any paint is put down!! I brake clean it, rub with blue tissue then brake clean again then air line to blow it all off bone dry!! give it a crack anyone who weary of it... If you have something that NEEDS painting instead of just getting it done pro have a go first... Then if it goes wrong a pro can still do it anyway lol 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Of what day?? Huh?? Lol. Wet n dry paper you mean?? Yeah grade 1500 or above. (The higher the grade, the finer) and then clean with either some brake cleaner or pre paint wipes. Then i always blow over them with a heat gun. that's Samsung thinking it knows what I want to type better than me.. but you got the jist. Brake cleaner! Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 that's Samsung thinking it knows what I want to type better than me.. but you got the jist. Brake cleaner!Cheers matePhone speak always amuses me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammarbm Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wow great effort on the alloys mate. . Love seeing everyone refurbing their alloys. . They look loads better in that colour. . Did you manage to do that how to guide for hid instalation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakey135 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Cheers, not as of yet maz got soo much on at the moment trying to get ready for fest ect but i will get round to it and when i do i'll post straight up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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