Kev
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I'm half way through polishing my alloys and want to get all the bits sorted ready for painting. The bare metal alloy which is going to be painted is fairly pitted from the wire wheels. It's IMPOSSILBLE for me to sand these bits down as they're just too tight. Would many layers of etch primer be ok for this? Things I think I need: Etch primer Colour coat Clear coat I won't be clear coating the polished parts as I want to be able to polish them regularly. Anyone got tips/advice? It'll all be done with rattle cans. The wheels in question are speedlines from a fiat x19. The lip is to be polished  |
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rodney
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Apr 10, 2013 10:50:49 GMT
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use some filler primer , build it up in thin layers , till its thick , then if needed a light rub to smooth it out,.
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Apr 10, 2013 11:07:59 GMT
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As MrRodney has said, a few layers of filler primer should help. Make sure they are allowed to fully dry (ideally overnight) between layers. I'd start with a light coat of etch primer to help adhesion, then filler primer, a rub back and then top coat. I've just realised, it was you I bought the Renault seats from...did you see how they looked in the car in the end? retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=138494&page=12 (sorry to go off topic!) |
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Kev
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Apr 10, 2013 12:42:38 GMT
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Cheers chaps! I'll get on that filler primer for sure Yep, it's me! Hope you're well Bruce. I couldn't make RRG last year but I'm back in the game with a naff 126 the seats look great and the car is stunning - top job sir! |
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Apr 10, 2013 19:41:31 GMT
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wouldnt you be better off clear coating the polished areas, that way you never have to polish them again!?
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1992 190E 2.0 - first car, currently being driven by the wife.
1989 500SEC
1968 W115 4.2 V8
2000 CL500
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Apr 10, 2013 19:48:36 GMT
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wouldnt you be better off clear coating the polished areas, that way you never have to polish them again!? NOOOOO!!!! Please don't do this! Clear coating isn't a solution because the laquer won't bond properly to the polished surface (hence why you use acid etch prime first) and water will soon get under the laquer causing it to go milky in some cases, and that wierd woodoworm creeping effect. There is no way to remove this other than stripping off ALL the laquer, re-polishing the wheels and starting all over again. It just isn't worth the bother complared to just keeping them clean and well waxed on the raw polished surface. If they do dull or tarnish, there's no stripping of laquer to be done, just a quick rub over with the polish to bring them back. |
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