DIY paint job on the Wheels

[Paul Rice]

Not happy with the Satin black wheels the car came with, thought about a new set or powder coating. Like the wheels just not the colour so thought i would have a bash at painting them myself. After a good prep, 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of colour and 3 coats of lacquer pleased with the results although the jury's still out on the colour, was supposed to be Gunmetal but looks lighter than i expected

 

[Pond]

Sorry but they look like primer.

 

[Paul Rice]

Sorry but they look like primer.

I agree although it does look better in the flesh, will be doing again in antracite

 

[Nodzed]

Have you considered Ferric Grey, its an OEM colour

 

[Z Victor 1]

Looks like you did a great job mate, but I don't think the colour suits the car and probably not what you intended.

 

[Paul Rice]

Looks like you did a great job mate, but I don't think the colour suits the car and probably not what you intended.

No not what i intended. It said gun metal, seems there are various shades of gun metal about. Wheels off the car again and in primer, awaiting 3 coats of Techno grey. Gave me a chance to paint the calipers and back plates.

 

[Pond]

It said gun metal,

Don't ever be taken in by 'chrome' rattle cans, then. Not even a decent silver IME.

 

[Paul Rice]

Attempt number two, happy now more the colour i wanted.

 

[Mint]

Attempt number two, happy now more the colour i wanted.View attachment 338905

That's much better Paul