MLM 57 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Finally after a what seems like an age I got to see the fruits of my labour yesterday. Not the fasionable satin black but I prefer the gloss finish. DIY write up available. What do ya think? Still weighing up a time attack stripe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Looks great mate. Time attack stripe would help it stand out a bit more on the car. Would be interested in reading your DIY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 They looks awesome, well done man. What colour is your E36? Helrot red. Will compile a DIY when I have time. Have photos of the full process Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 They look great - look forward to pics on the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raymondt 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Great finish, glad to see them coming out nicely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Awesome, that paint finish is so shiny. Need pics of them on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Oh matt... i forgot to ask he didn't powdercoat the hub face did he? I've been told by many a person that is a big big no no... Looks damm nice man... Edited November 24, 2009 by DRTDVL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Impressive, can't wait to see them on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 50 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I would like to read how you did it if you write up a DIY. +1 to wanting to see them on the car too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Hellrot + Time attack = SEX DO IT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Great finish, glad to see them coming out nicely Wondered if you would recognise them... Oh matt... i forgot to ask he didn't powdercoat the hub face did he? I've been told by many a person that is a big big no no... Unfortunatly yes, but this just means a bit more elbow grease for me to clean off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Unfortunatly yes, but this just means a bit more elbow grease for me to clean off you want me to rock over with the orbital sander? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Black on red looks so good, well done, I have been a fan of black wheels since ages ago and have sported them on lots of cars over the years. Big upside is they stay looking relatively clean, down side is they are not photogenic if you’re the posing type. Would love to see the DIY as mine have curb/track rash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 heres a DIY from the pugworld... I know MLM's involves filling the rash which this doesn't but it does have but thought it might be some use: Wheel refurb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Ok the DIY write up, I thought i would tack it on the end of this thread instead of starting a new as then its all in one place. Step one: Obtain some wheels and make sure they are not too damaged. Curb rash can be dealt with in your workshop buckles can't. This is what I started with. Typical damage around rim. Step Two Get them cleaned. I chose bead blasting as it was a cheap available option to me at the time. Blasting strips the paint/powder coat finish and roughens the aluminium. This rough surface is great for keying in the new finish and bonding the filler. Paint stripper or acid dipis other options. I did need to strip a few areas the blaster missed Step Three Filling. This is the important part. I used Devcon F Aluminium putty. Its an aluminium filled putty used to rebuild aluminium parts therefore near equal density helping with balancing. Most importantly its chemically stable and can withstand the powder coating temp. Unfortunatly its unbelievably expencive (.5kg=$210) Devcon titanium filler is a cheaper option but has a lower working temp. I was lucky and obtained a sample of Decon F for free through a workmate. The rep at ITW the Devcon distributor though the Titanium would be borderline on the temp but required a test first to see. This is $20 a tube and will do several sets of wheels. Cleanliness is key so wire brush the wheel before with a stainless brush to remove oxide off the area to be worked on. It takes only a few hours to build oxide on fresh aluminium. File and sand carefully to shape All cleaned and ready to powdercoat. Step Four Powdercoat and enjoy. Powdercoat prices vary but most places seem to be familiar with wheels so should present no challenge. Rim edges looking like new Phew! Edited November 25, 2009 by MLM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 They came out awesome dude. Where do they sell that titanium filler? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 50 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Where did you get them powder coated and how much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 They came out awesome dude. Where do they sell that titanium filler? Blackwood Paykels, It took them 4 weeks to get it in dispite having it on sale that week hence why i tracked down the Devcon F sample. Titanium 5 epoxy 2500lbs psi compression strength -50 to 98 degrees c working temp waterproof Non Flamable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Where did you get them powder coated and how much? Rainbow Powdercoaters. Great guys with good service. Price was $280 for 4 wheels 4 centre rings and 4 centre nuts. Price also included a pre-bake to make sure any old paint stayed put. A bit more than i was hoping for but these guys offered the best service and info. Without the prebake it would have been about ~$180. Prces vary with wheel size and complexity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 they look sick. look forward to seeing some pics of them on the car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Ok use a little imagination but here is time attack vs plain. "On" the car. Time attack style via insulation tape Plain Thoughts and opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Needs to be a thinner line eg: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) They look awesome but should definitely be time attack style and with a thin red line as Pjay said. Just out of interest how much do you think it has cost you all up including the cost of the rims? Edited December 2, 2009 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2009 Just saw this thread, really nice work and a great read with plenty of info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted December 2, 2009 Excellent work, thanks for the write up. Definitely time attack them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
