Just bought a set of hotwire mags but the paint on the inside of the spokes and centre are faded. I intend to paint them black but does anyone have a suggestion on type of paint eg: gloss or flat and how to do paint eg: brush or spray. Also tips on masking up the mags. Any information appreciated.
Thanks Steve
Painting hotwire mags
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, Jan 18 2007 10:02 PM
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Posted 18 January 2007 - 10:02 PM
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Posted 21 January 2007 - 10:29 AM
I had mine done at galaxy products in Cavan. They used to advertise in the Trader all the time. Was only $120 for all for rims. That was painted two colours and polished. % years ago now so would cost more now. From what I can tell they used a gloss paint and I know they did mask up the wire parts.
It would be a prick of a job to do yourself I think. Masking would take abit of time as you would have to cut the excess tape with a very sharp knife section by section. As far as cleaning them up I think a blast with a pressure cleaner would be best and than blast with compressed air. Painting with a brush would garentee a more even cot of paint but the finish would not be as good as a can/gun.
All up it will be a bugger of a job to do yourself as I know they are a prick of a wheel to clean when your wanting the car to look smick. Having said that, it's worth it in the end as they are one of the best looking rims on Toranas. Good luck with which ever way you pick.
It would be a prick of a job to do yourself I think. Masking would take abit of time as you would have to cut the excess tape with a very sharp knife section by section. As far as cleaning them up I think a blast with a pressure cleaner would be best and than blast with compressed air. Painting with a brush would garentee a more even cot of paint but the finish would not be as good as a can/gun.
All up it will be a bugger of a job to do yourself as I know they are a prick of a wheel to clean when your wanting the car to look smick. Having said that, it's worth it in the end as they are one of the best looking rims on Toranas. Good luck with which ever way you pick.
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Posted 21 January 2007 - 10:45 AM
I've just recently had 4 hotwire mags polished and painted here in Adelaide.
Extensive Wheel Service on South road in Richmond.
Superb Job, cost about $120 each though.
Place across the road from them wanted $250 each!
Extensive Wheel Service on South road in Richmond.
Superb Job, cost about $120 each though.
Place across the road from them wanted $250 each!
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Posted 22 January 2007 - 12:06 PM
Does anyone know who does them in WA.
I have a few that need doing.
Welby
I have a few that need doing.
Welby
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Posted 22 January 2007 - 02:12 PM
I used a spray can of mag wheel paint when i painted my rims. I sanded them lightly with some sandpaper then masked them up and sprayed them. They arn't hotwires, but this might give you an idea. The worst part was masking them.
Before
After
Its not perfect but for around $10 or whatever the can cost and a few hours work I am quite happy with the result.
Steve
Before
After
Its not perfect but for around $10 or whatever the can cost and a few hours work I am quite happy with the result.
Steve
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Posted 22 January 2007 - 04:30 PM
If you take it to someone, avoid Galaxy, they had a set of my wheels for weeks and weeks. All they managed to do was take the rims off the centres and feed me a load of bullshtit excuses.
If I was going to do them myself,
- Clean them up with a pressure cleaner and a good degreaser.
- Forget masking the centre, just do the rim
- paint them up
- unmask and grab some fine W&D and sand off the over spray
- Grab a drill mount polishing kit from the local hardware and shine them up
HTH
If I was going to do them myself,
- Clean them up with a pressure cleaner and a good degreaser.
- Forget masking the centre, just do the rim
- paint them up
- unmask and grab some fine W&D and sand off the over spray
- Grab a drill mount polishing kit from the local hardware and shine them up
HTH
Edited by stinky, 22 January 2007 - 04:34 PM.
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 07:56 AM
think you guys might be makeing the job harder than it is by masking up the spokes individually. 
Polish the rim outers and the edge of the spokes.
Then I would pressure clean them then give them a good prepsol.
Mask the rim outer, then mask straight across the front of the spokes, covering it comletely so no overspray can get through.
Turn the wheel over and spray paint it from the inside.
Remove the masking tape and should be all good!
Cheers Greg..
Polish the rim outers and the edge of the spokes.
Then I would pressure clean them then give them a good prepsol.
Mask the rim outer, then mask straight across the front of the spokes, covering it comletely so no overspray can get through.
Turn the wheel over and spray paint it from the inside.
Remove the masking tape and should be all good!
Cheers Greg..
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 08:47 AM
^ have you actually sprayed hotwires this way?
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 11:01 AM
Cleaned with metho and masked shinny bits.
Painted with gloss black engine enamel paint.
Result ...
Painted with gloss black engine enamel paint.
Result ...
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Posted 25 January 2007 - 06:30 PM
They've come up well, good job.
A lot simpler job than Hotwires thou
A lot simpler job than Hotwires thou
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Posted 29 January 2007 - 10:25 PM
i have did the hot wires on my old lj with a brush and black paint, but i have seen a guy spray paint them from the back as per 82911 post........ will do it on the next set of hotwires i get
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 06:58 PM
hey, some good ideas there....
i like the one of spraying from the back. that sounds good!!!
not saying this is the best way, but this is how i did it.
get them polished.....
then mask up the outer rim and tyre for over spray. i used heaps of little pieces of masking tape about 15mm long, masking a tiny bit of the inside of the rim at a time. using the straight edge of the tape to ensure a good cover. wen u stick them down, it will give u a good straight edge for about 6-8mm, then using the next piece stuck half over the first bit, u eventually cover the whole wheel.
then,just spray the whole thing, and using a rag with metho on it, wipe the top of the spokes off to get rid of paint.
thats how i did it... and they came up nice. will post some pics tomorrow.
dont know if u were able to follow those rough instructions...
anyways, if u want more detail, msg me
Cheers SXCLX
i like the one of spraying from the back. that sounds good!!!
not saying this is the best way, but this is how i did it.
get them polished.....
then mask up the outer rim and tyre for over spray. i used heaps of little pieces of masking tape about 15mm long, masking a tiny bit of the inside of the rim at a time. using the straight edge of the tape to ensure a good cover. wen u stick them down, it will give u a good straight edge for about 6-8mm, then using the next piece stuck half over the first bit, u eventually cover the whole wheel.
then,just spray the whole thing, and using a rag with metho on it, wipe the top of the spokes off to get rid of paint.
thats how i did it... and they came up nice. will post some pics tomorrow.
dont know if u were able to follow those rough instructions...
anyways, if u want more detail, msg me
Cheers SXCLX
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 07:19 PM
SXCLX is spot on the money! Same method I use... just make sure you wipe the paint off the spokes quickly before it has time to go off. Bugger masking up the spokes individually, what a pain that would be!! Especially when there is no need to.
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 09:03 PM
Interesting reply SXCLX. When you sprayed the spokes did you use a spray gun or can? Also what type of paint did you use?
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 09:50 AM
wipe a thin layer of grease over the spokes and rim and spray. After it has dried wipe off and clean up. Take your time and u should get a good result
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