Jump to content
The mkiv Supra Owners Club

what primer to use on alloy?


ECK

Recommended Posts

just refurbing my split rims but some of the paint has peeled off!

i was pissd as it took 2 days to get it that way

i think im useing the wrong primer!

is there a special primer for alloy?

here is a pic of the wheel with the fault!

any help would be great

 

thanks in advance

 

alex

DSC01177.jpg

DSC01178.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I got mine from Halfords.

 

A large can , approx £10. :blink:

 

Made by Upol, good stuff.

 

thanks mate ill be down there tomorrow!!

i had a look at that stuff too and put it back on the shelf for the cheeper option!

thatl teach me eh!:rolleyes:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

One more tip when priming alloy,make sure you get out all the past corrosion, and wipe well with spirit wipe before priming.

 

i did that mate but i used meths for cleaning the wheel is that right?

i also wiped down with a tacky cloth

 

thanks for the tips tho!:) ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I just done my spare set of wheels and used all Halfrauds own brand stuff.

 

I left my primer to dry over night and gave them two coats, then did the same with the paint and then lacquered them.

 

 

 

EDIT: just to add, I washed mine with petrol before painting.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I just done my spare set of wheels and used all Halfrauds own brand stuff.

 

I left my primer to dry over night and gave them two coats, then did the same with the paint and then lacquered them.

 

 

 

EDIT: just to add, I washed mine with petrol before painting.

 

Bad move i'm afraid:( petrol leaves a residue, hope the paint stays on there, meths is far better although not ideal.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Body prep , body clean stuff is what you use when doing the bodywork of a car.

 

About £10 from a motorfactor for 5 litre.

 

It's good stuff!

 

Meths can dissolve the paint, especially primer. Not as harsh as thinners.

 

Thinners is only good on bare metal, it will soften the paint.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 5 weeks later...
Bad move i'm afraid:( petrol leaves a residue, hope the paint stays on there, meths is far better although not ideal.

 

I left about week between cleaning and painting and wiped them down with a damp cloth.

 

They seem ok at the moment as I have just had some new tires put on them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. You might also be interested in our Guidelines, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.