So what have you done to your car today?

[cem_devecioglu]

Painting multi spoke wheels was always a royal pain!!!

Look worth it though, they look good.   

thanks..     believe me they are the master thesis of painting.. I have tried all sorts of techniques to paint properly..


ps: the total cost of sandpapers + paint  + clear coat  + hardener + reducer and electric may be more than buying them new

[cem_devecioglu]

Not sure if the colour has come out too well in the pics, but looks a decent job there cem, so worth the effort

tunnie - did you manage to fix it?

thanks 


will post the pictures later in the sun light.. I took the pictures as soon as they were finished and in the shadow..


they give a silver color with a blue shade in sunlight changing with direction..  but  apparently not visible and even clear coat doesnt shine from the angle

[cem_devecioglu]

intercooler position without pipes








down pipe





exhaust





turbo

[cem_devecioglu]

Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?

if I understand correctly you are asking about paint flow and turning the wheel..  I need to turn the wheel for every spoke to spray at a correct angle for my hand and visible light..  because if you cant see what you spray you cant paint properly.. as I paint every piece in  12-16 steps ( 4 per every go-depending on part) and spray nozzle to minimum, flow is not a problem except the center holes..


ps: spray gun 1.0 micron small hvlp , bigger guns not suitable for that job

[Sir Tigger KC]

Nice job Cem  You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time 

thanks Emd.. I paint whatever I catch

I bet Mrs Cem is quick on her feet for fear of a coat of lacquer! 

[chrisgixer]

Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?

if I understand correctly you are asking about paint flow and turning the wheel..  I need to turn the wheel for every spoke to spray at a correct angle for my hand and visible light..  because if you cant see what you spray you cant paint properly.. as I paint every piece in  12-16 steps ( 4 per every go-depending on part) and spray nozzle to minimum, flow is not a problem except the center holes..


ps: spray gun 1.0 micron small hvlp , bigger guns not suitable for that job

I understand that. Well, as much anyone can with very limited experience of spray painting such as me anyway

Merely referring to flow in isolation and drips or runs in the paint. If the part being painted is turned constantly, or as soon as the paint is applied, then gravity can't pull the pain as much and then allow either more paint to be applied, or less time to allow flow.

Eg, I once really struggled with painting a motorcycle petrol tank. I guess the paint was too thin, I don't know. But I got round it by placing the tank on a spit type arrangement, as the tank was off a bike with a spine frame so was a saddlebag style that lent itself well to a spit, which I could constantly turn at a slow speed.


Same amount of paint applied, but as it was rotating slowly, the paint didn't run.

It was just an idea really, that was also triggered by the way the wheel is mounted in the pic.

Nice job.

[omega3000]

Put the foam bed liner in the boot for Billing , sure ive forgotten something 

[4x4]

Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend 

[omega3000]

Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend 

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends 

[biggriffin]

Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend 

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends 

are you pair moving to billing

[omega3000]

Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend 

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends 

are you pair moving to billing

Well the boots already full and not got food in yet  Mite need a roof rack at this rate 

[TheBoy]

Bloody hell, bit early to be packing for Billing, isn't it?

[omega3000]

Bloody hell, bit early to be packing for Billing, isn't it?

Tent stuff ect been in boot a week now , just got to fill the water balloon up on the day then pick martin and his beer up .

[TheBoy]

I suspect mine will get packed 30mins before I leave

[cem_devecioglu]

Nice job Cem  You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time 

thanks Emd.. I paint whatever I catch

I bet Mrs Cem is quick on her feet for fear of a coat of lacquer! 

   she had it..