Painting my BBS RC's

[BRavorius]

Hey folks,

So I have been pondering a color for my BBS RC's as they will be being painted in the next week or so.

I've been wanting to go Matte White or some type of flat white with them.




Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what types of white might look the best on a DBP MK4 R32.

Also, any other input for negative reasons or positive reasons, relating to my paint choice, is encouraged.

The wheels will be sandblasted and was probably going to end up using a rattlecan, unless someone wants to hang out and hook me up with their nice paint sprayer (can compensate you for your time/effort, also willing to help and learn).

Anyways, feel free to leave any info here about my situation, it would be more than appreciated.

Thanks in advance.


Evan
Bravorius@gmail.com

[theruler297]

Here is when I did my RC's white


Rattle can is great do a few light coats nothing heavy and you should be good to go.

[Agent Orange]

Take your time. If they're media blasted, that will make your life a LOT easier. Just don't rush it. Lay a coat of primer or two as well. One thing I've used as well is a spray known as BullDog. It helps adhesion when you lay the paint on.

[BRavorius]

Here is when I did my RC's white


Rattle can is great do a few light coats nothing heavy and you should be good to go.

Those look pretty good! Did you clear coat them? How often do you have to clean them and how hard is it to keep them that way?

Take your time. If they're media blasted, that will make your life a LOT easier. Just don't rush it. Lay a coat of primer or two as well. One thing I've used as well is a spray known as BullDog. It helps adhesion when you lay the paint on.

I had a fellow SoCalEuro member attempt to media blast them a week or so ago, but it seemed like it wasn't course enough, as we only got 2 square inches done in like 20 minutes of blasting. I don't know much about sandblasting but is there a type of media or whatever, you recommend?

Thanks.

Evan
Bravorius@gmail.com

[Agent Orange]

Have a pro do it. Those DIY kits are nothing compared to the real deal. When I was helping at Gorilla Sand Blasting in Lancaster, we could do a SET of wheels in 20 minutes. They were using either silica in the walk in space-man suit booth, or plasti-bead in the small cabinet.

[theruler297]

No clear coat. And I wash my car once a week. Just keep cleaning them normally.

[karl]

you don't need the adhesion promoter, that's usually reserved for plastics. If you blast them, I suggest a high build primer and a few light coats in an x pattern spray pattern.
Basically follow the instructions on the paint.

[Agent Orange]

you don't need the adhesion promoter, that's usually reserved for plastics. If you blast them, I suggest a high build primer and a few light coats in an x pattern spray pattern.
Basically follow the instructions on the paint.

True, blasted metal will take primer and paint just fine...

[v2rocket]

why not powdercoat?

[thefive]

^^ this ^^

[BRavorius]

Alright sorry I haven't bumped this thread in a while! I painted them finally. Here's the newest thread for the next step: http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/showt...White-and-Blue)


Evan