Refurbing the alloys i got from Simon

by **mx5ash** » Sat, 29 Dec 2007 2:01 +0000

Well finally got round to doing a bit on the alloys i got from Simon on here a while ago, Thanks again Simon.
Heres the progress so far.
In a bad state..... doesn't look like it but they have a polished lip...

A pressure washer did this to them, clearly not the best paint ever...

then some paint stripper applied

They now look like this

I'll be attacking them again in the morning.
Not sure yet weather i will have a go at spraying them myself or if i'll take em to the local bodyshop guy and see how much he would charge.
And still not sure on the colour. I am thinking gunmetal grey with the polished lip.
I'll keep you posted.
Ash

by **Reesy** » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 2:39 +0000

Impressive, Ash!

Look forward to seeing the finished result.

S.

by **sspecdave** » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:16 +0000

mx5ash wrote:Not sure yet weather i will have a go at spraying them myself or if i'll take em to the local bodyshop guy and see how much he would charge.
And still not sure on the colour. I am thinking gunmetal grey with the polished lip.
I'll keep you posted.
Ash

What about matt black with the polished lip under a silver car would look cool imo.

You would probally be able to spray them yourself much cheaper. :roll:

by **mx5ash** » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 8:38 +0000

Been playing around with photoshop
I am leaning towards the black.....

by **Medic5** » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 8:56 +0000

Maybe you should have a pole??

by **fabfiveferg** » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:33 +0000

I'd have to agree Ash. The black looks class on the silver car.

I painted some wheels black during the year and would recommend doing them yourself. I'm no genius and it was super easy. A little sanding, couple of coats of primer, couple of matt black and some lacquer.

Very satisfying job too

Made me think I was great

by **Fergus** » Thu, 03 Jan 2008 5:15 +0000

Nice work Ash !
You should try spraying them yourself man, it's not that hard at all.
I must start on your alloys soon, I got plenty of time on my hands at the moment and I'm making more 'plans' for the car :shock:

I have a feeling there's a huge change on the way.......

by **MX5Steve** » Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:31 +0000

Must say I like the black ash! suits the silver very nice!

by **mx5ash** » Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:23 +0000

first one sprayed in primer, starting to look better

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 9:42 +0000

Well one of them is finished.....well still need to do the centers. Not the best paint finish i've ever seen but for a first effort its not bad. Good news is i have 3 more to practice on.

by **Fergus** » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 9:54 +0000

Just try doing a VERY light coat, then another, then another etc. Build it up real slow.
Works out FAB !

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:07 +0000

I know i'm just to bloody impatient!!!
So what do you reckon?

by **Fergus** » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22 +0000

Looks excellent Ash

I think the camera doesn't show it like it really is though, seems to be some orange peel there but I think in the flesh there isn't any at all.
If there is... you can give it a light wet sanding and then another coat 'real light like'.
The trick to spraying is VERY LIGHT coats, over and over and over again. Just build it up SLOW and it'll turn out PERFECT

If you get 'blobs' of paint coming out then you've been spraying to long, turn the can upside down and spray against something to clear it out and start over again

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:30 +0000

Cheers for the advice, I'll be more careful with the next ones, been doing that one in the evenings this week and haven't really put as much effort in as i should/could have. Still came out ok but i know i can do better.
Hows your hardtop coming along???

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:19 +0000

Heres one now finished with centers painted black and fitted. I'm quite pleased, think they look good.

you can kind of see the sparkle in this one

Refurbing the alloys i got from Simon

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	Author Message Refurbing the alloys i got from Simon by mx5ash » Sat, 29 Dec 2007 2:01 +0000 Well finally got round to doing a bit on the alloys i got from Simon on here a while ago, Thanks again Simon. Heres the progress so far. In a bad state..... doesn't look like it but they have a polished lip... A pressure washer did this to them, clearly not the best paint ever... then some paint stripper applied They now look like this I'll be attacking them again in the morning. Not sure yet weather i will have a go at spraying them myself or if i'll take em to the local bodyshop guy and see how much he would charge. And still not sure on the colour. I am thinking gunmetal grey with the polished lip. I'll keep you posted. Ash mx5ash *** Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Reesy » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 2:39 +0000 Impressive, Ash! Look forward to seeing the finished result. S. No more Mk1, now driving an '08 Mk3. Still fun! Reesy * Posts: 290 Joined: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:45 +0000 Top Re: Refurbing the alloys i got from Simon by sspecdave » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:16 +0000 mx5ash wrote:Not sure yet weather i will have a go at spraying them myself or if i'll take em to the local bodyshop guy and see how much he would charge. And still not sure on the colour. I am thinking gunmetal grey with the polished lip. I'll keep you posted. Ash What about matt black with the polished lip under a silver car would look cool imo. You would probally be able to spray them yourself much cheaper. sspecdave * Posts: 278 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 7:08 +0000 Location: Waterford Top by mx5ash » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 8:38 +0000 Been playing around with photoshop I am leaning towards the black..... mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Medic5 » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 8:56 +0000 Maybe you should have a pole?? Medic5 Posts: 907 Joined: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:34 +0000 Location: Galway Website Top by fabfiveferg » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:33 +0000 I'd have to agree Ash. The black looks class on the silver car. I painted some wheels black during the year and would recommend doing them yourself. I'm no genius and it was super easy. A little sanding, couple of coats of primer, couple of matt black and some lacquer. Very satisfying job too Made me think I was great fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by Fergus » Thu, 03 Jan 2008 5:15 +0000 Nice work Ash ! You should try spraying them yourself man, it's not that hard at all. I must start on your alloys soon, I got plenty of time on my hands at the moment and I'm making more 'plans' for the car I have a feeling there's a huge change on the way....... Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by MX5Steve » Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:31 +0000 Must say I like the black ash! suits the silver very nice! MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by mx5ash » Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:23 +0000 first one sprayed in primer, starting to look better mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by mx5ash » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 9:42 +0000 Well one of them is finished.....well still need to do the centers. Not the best paint finish i've ever seen but for a first effort its not bad. Good news is i have 3 more to practice on. mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Fergus » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 9:54 +0000 Just try doing a VERY light coat, then another, then another etc. Build it up real slow. Works out FAB ! Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by mx5ash » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:07 +0000 I know i'm just to bloody impatient!!! So what do you reckon? mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Fergus » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22 +0000 Looks excellent Ash I think the camera doesn't show it like it really is though, seems to be some orange peel there but I think in the flesh there isn't any at all. If there is... you can give it a light wet sanding and then another coat 'real light like'. The trick to spraying is VERY LIGHT coats, over and over and over again. Just build it up SLOW and it'll turn out PERFECT If you get 'blobs' of paint coming out then you've been spraying to long, turn the can upside down and spray against something to clear it out and start over again Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by mx5ash » Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:30 +0000 Cheers for the advice, I'll be more careful with the next ones, been doing that one in the evenings this week and haven't really put as much effort in as i should/could have. Still came out ok but i know i can do better. Hows your hardtop coming along??? mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by mx5ash » Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:19 +0000 Heres one now finished with centers painted black and fitted. I'm quite pleased, think they look good. you can kind of see the sparkle in this one mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location:** Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top


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