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Old 01-05-2006 | 06:15 PM
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I am sanding down and repainting a few sets of wheels i have for the 205 and was wondering what paint people have used??

Not to bothered about the finish as they will be my track rims with slicks on

Also, can i get some dayglo orange paint that would be sutable for a set
Old 01-05-2006 | 06:25 PM
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Halfords Matt Black rattlecans for me matey





And that was on rims a whole fuckload more pricey than stock 205 jobs!
Old 01-05-2006 | 06:43 PM
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doesnt it have problems with scratching easily when washing etc?i was thinking of doing mine in anthracite colour but wasnt sure wether to paint or powdercoat.
Old 01-05-2006 | 06:52 PM
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Painted a set myself last summer with Halfords spray cans, just used there primer, a good 4/5 coats of paint, and a couple of coats of halfords laquaer (or however u spell it )

Finish aint perfect up close, but as they were old wheels with flaking laquer, its tided them up no end

Did'nt wash of either wish i thought was a bonus






Old 01-05-2006 | 06:57 PM
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just power coat them u tight coooont
£100
Old 01-05-2006 | 07:05 PM
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I used Halfords matt black cans as well Tiff:



Old 01-05-2006 | 07:28 PM
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Used rattlecans too







Came out looking well cool I reckon,though I know some dont like the colour .Regards Micky
Old 01-05-2006 | 07:33 PM
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Rattlecans it is then
Old 01-05-2006 | 07:40 PM
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The paint won't last too long if you are taking them on and off all the time (being track wheels) but a refurb is only a £5 spray can away
Old 01-05-2006 | 08:38 PM
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Tiff personally i would powdercaot them, can easily get it done for under £100

this was a set one of the guys and his missus did on there 205 track car

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/vi...php?tid=272235
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Depends what you wanna spend your money on.

100quid is a lot of cash to me, 5quid isnt, so cans win.
Old 02-05-2006 | 09:12 AM
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halfords for me too

sand, prime, matt black, laquer

£100 my ass
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