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Old 04 January 2004 | 07:12 PM
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I've got a set of 17 inch gold wheels which I'd like painted gun-metal gray. Does anyone know of any specialists who do this sort of thing - preferably in the Yorks area..

Also, what is the technique? Do they just spray paint the wheels or is it more complex than that?

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Old 04 January 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Try doing it yourself.
Prepare wheels with a rub down using fine grade emery and tack rag off. Mask tyres carefully and spray wheels using several light
coats allowing a short period of time between each coat. Finally
a few coats of clear lacquer to complete the job.
Old 04 January 2004 | 10:05 PM
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there are wheel referbishers nationwide, one near me (Milton Keynes) is called Pristine. They offer powder coating (had a set done a few years ago) and this is a full rebuild repairing any damage and then a coating of the colour of your choice. I am sure that you can find one local to you.

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Old 05 January 2004 | 08:00 PM
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try a company called lap-tab. 0121 328 1697or www.lap-tab.co.uk

They done mine same day, not painted but powder coated and they do any repairs needed.
Old 05 January 2004 | 08:10 PM
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http://www.alloywheelrepairs.com/ in York.
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