What is the best paint to use for DIY Fuchs redo?, i did one and learned a few things- i like this technique not the paint i chose |
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What is the best paint to use for DIY Fuchs redo?, i did one and learned a few things- i like this technique not the paint i chose |
DRPHIL914 |
Jan 23 2015, 09:18 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,806 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Ok. so here are the details:
I have 5 matching 14" 914/6 fuchs that i bought last year from LukeM for my 75 2.0 and did the 5 lug conversion last year. About 6 months ago i experimented with the pour method of painting them rather than taping them off. It worked great! -level the wheel, tape off the back and pour the paint until it comes up to the level you want, then poke out the back thru the holes betweent he pedals and it drains out. let dry and cure. - problems i found: if you use and enamel, and i used a rustoleum gloss black enamel, it needs to be thinned out or it will take for ever to cure. also i found that i should use a hardening agent like japan dryer, which will cause a faster chemical cure not a slow drying . What i am wodering is this: is there a better type of paint that would cure fast and be durable? one that can be poured? my spare is done and looks great but #2 wheel will use same paint and thinned down, and curing agent used -- unless anyone has a better idea? |
Harpo |
Jan 23 2015, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I have recently seen another article on this subject, possibly pelican.
David |
X911IC |
Jan 23 2015, 05:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 17-June 13 From: California Member No.: 16,026 Region Association: Southern California |
I have recently seen another article on this subject, possibly pelican. David Right your David, good call! Found this: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/m...nish/fuchs1.htm |
X911IC |
Jan 23 2015, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 17-June 13 From: California Member No.: 16,026 Region Association: Southern California |
Found a great blog by Magnus Walker.
http://magnuswalker911.blogspot.com/2012/0...efinishing.html I have painted many alloy wheels and always use Dupli-color High Performance Wheel Paint HWP104 Satin Black. Remember, it's better to spray several light coats rather than one heavy coat. Good luck with your project. Looking forward to seeing results. Neil |
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