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Lacquer/Gasing wheels

S555MRJ
Junior Member
18
14-08-2019, 03:04 AM
#1
Hi All,

Just joined up today.

Just looking for some advice on creating a proper alloy wheel lacquer finish that is durable.

Ive recently painted some wheels and fitted to my car, but the paint job is weak and the lacquer i used wasnt so great.

When I got the tyres fitted on saturday, the tyre fitter said they need to be glased so that it provides a glass like finish. Anyone know of any product that I could use that could achieve this finish?

Look forward to any replies, much appreciated.
S555MRJ
14-08-2019, 03:04 AM #1

Hi All,

Just joined up today.

Just looking for some advice on creating a proper alloy wheel lacquer finish that is durable.

Ive recently painted some wheels and fitted to my car, but the paint job is weak and the lacquer i used wasnt so great.

When I got the tyres fitted on saturday, the tyre fitter said they need to be glased so that it provides a glass like finish. Anyone know of any product that I could use that could achieve this finish?

Look forward to any replies, much appreciated.

sprinter2012
Posting Freak
2,484
14-08-2019, 05:14 AM
#2
For something like wheels the best laquer will be a proper 2-part automotive one. Much more durable than the 1-part halfrauds stuff.

But when they say 'glassed' I can only assume they mean wet sanding it and re-coating it so you get a very smooth finish, as any surface imperfections are likely to catch dirt and debris.
Edited 24-09-2012, 02:49 PM by sprinter2012.
sprinter2012
14-08-2019, 05:14 AM #2

For something like wheels the best laquer will be a proper 2-part automotive one. Much more durable than the 1-part halfrauds stuff.

But when they say 'glassed' I can only assume they mean wet sanding it and re-coating it so you get a very smooth finish, as any surface imperfections are likely to catch dirt and debris.

S555MRJ
Junior Member
18
14-08-2019, 06:20 AM
#3
OK Cheers mate. I want to re-do my wheels and I'd like to do it myself and achieve a "Glass like" finish to make them shine and also to protect them...
S555MRJ
14-08-2019, 06:20 AM #3

OK Cheers mate. I want to re-do my wheels and I'd like to do it myself and achieve a "Glass like" finish to make them shine and also to protect them...

purplewitch
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14-08-2019, 06:42 AM
#4
paint them purple Smile

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purplewitch
14-08-2019, 06:42 AM #4

paint them purple Smile


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"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
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S555MRJ
Junior Member
18
14-08-2019, 10:54 PM
#5
haha yes I could but I dont think it would go with the colour scheme. Nice purple Supra by the way!
S555MRJ
14-08-2019, 10:54 PM #5

haha yes I could but I dont think it would go with the colour scheme. Nice purple Supra by the way!

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
14-08-2019, 11:09 PM
#6
Could do with using something like this mate, CLICK ME? The only thing with the 2k lacquer, is that you would have to put them somewhere warm so it cures properly, but it will give you a lot better gloss finish, and when cured its a lot harder :thumbup1:

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Bandit
14-08-2019, 11:09 PM #6

Could do with using something like this mate, CLICK ME? The only thing with the 2k lacquer, is that you would have to put them somewhere warm so it cures properly, but it will give you a lot better gloss finish, and when cured its a lot harder :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

old school
Member
146
15-08-2019, 10:11 AM
#7
:thumbup:
purplewitch paint them purple Smile
[Image: 001-23.jpg] :thumbup:
old school
15-08-2019, 10:11 AM #7

:thumbup:

purplewitch paint them purple Smile
[Image: 001-23.jpg] :thumbup:

S555MRJ
Junior Member
18
16-08-2019, 11:14 PM
#8
Bandit Could do with using something like this mate, CLICK ME? The only thing with the 2k lacquer, is that you would have to put them somewhere warm so it cures properly, but it will give you a lot better gloss finish, and when cured its a lot harder :thumbup1:

OK Cheers mate, will give that a go
S555MRJ
16-08-2019, 11:14 PM #8

Bandit Could do with using something like this mate, CLICK ME? The only thing with the 2k lacquer, is that you would have to put them somewhere warm so it cures properly, but it will give you a lot better gloss finish, and when cured its a lot harder :thumbup1:

OK Cheers mate, will give that a go

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