DIY Wheel spray..What do I need?

[Mrk_Mickey]

Ok, I think I've decided against the two-tone because it could quite easily turn out cheap-looking like a lot of the wheels at Tempe etc. So, going back to my initial thought of actually POLISHING my wheels, I thought I might just source some paint the same colour as the beemer wheels I like

These are my mate's wheels (on my phone at night...horrible quality, sorry guys) and they're pretty much a shadow metallic silver/gunmetal.


And just for reference, the colour is like this wheel...

[fuzion]

did you want to go full polish? like reflective finish like what Dom did to his 928s?

[Mrk_Mickey]

No, not THAT polished. Sort of like a brushed aluminium kind of shine..

But I think the paint would be a better option (unless you were about to suggest something?).

[Preen59]

No, not THAT polished. Sort of like a brushed aluminium kind of shine..

But I think the paint would be a better option (unless you were about to suggest something?).

Getting the brushed look is tough to get right. You have to polish all in one direction or the scratches will show big time. You'll have to use emery and get the finish finer than you want, then use scotch brite (scouring pad, yes like mummy uses on the pots and pans) to "Brush" it. It gives a nice effect done properly but it'll take some practice...


You'll have to clear coat them afterwards or it'll go dull and look like crap really quick. Plus its hard to keep them clean.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Getting the brushed look is tough to get right. You have to polish all in one direction or the scratches will show big time. You'll have to use emery and get the finish finer than you want, then use scotch brite (scouring pad, yes like mummy uses on the pots and pans) to "Brush" it. It gives a nice effect done properly but it'll take some practice...


You'll have to clear coat them afterwards or it'll go dull and look like crap really quick. Plus its hard to keep them clean.

This is the second time you've read me wrong. I'ma slap you if it happens again fool!!

I meant the SHINE of brushed alu...not brushed alu! That's only ever done right by a machine man!!

Anyways. I'm painting them, and I want that colour. Who knows where I can get it/something similar?? lol

[jayjay]

supercheap auto.

[Preen59]

I'ma slap you if it happens again fool!!

Ambition and ability Mickey.. You need to learn the difference.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Ambition and ability Mickey.. You need to learn the difference.

Use your AA elsewhere fool! Beer and hear don't go together

[DubSteve]

Shadow chrome.

[V®6]

I agree with Dubsteve, go Shadow Chrome