Refurbing alloys questions

[Mark Cahill]

I've an old set of alloys here that i want to try my hand at fixing up and spraying. What i need to know is can anyone suggest some sort of a filler for filling in the kerbing marks that are on them? A mate of mine suggested using the filler and bonding that a body shop would use but i'd prefer some sort of ready mixed type of stuff.

Secondly, what grade of sand paper is best to use when taking the finish back?

 

[keith555]

Nitro morse the wheels to strip the paint. I found that the best to remove paint recently on parts.

I used isopon to fill in curbing on my 106 oz wheels. Still perfect two years later.

 

[Mark Cahill]

Nitro morse the wheels to strip the paint. I found that the best to remove paint recently on parts.

I used isopon to fill in curbing on my 106 oz wheels. Still perfect two years later.

Cheers Keith. Can that be got in motor factors?

 

[keith555]

You will pick up both in Halfords Mark.

 

[wrx-wagon-rob]

Here the stuff i used and it worked well for me,and the sand paper i used was 320 grit

 

[Hammie]

isopawn is best!!!!

use a 120 grade paper, then 240, and get fine stuff for finishing!!!!
if using nitromorse, make sure ya stay away from the car and everything that comes into contact with the paint of the car!!!!

 

[gretts]

dont get nitromores on your skin burns like hell

 

[Mark Cahill]

dont get nitromores on your skin burns like hell

Yeah i've had that in the past alright Gretts!!

Thanks for the help lads!