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jim_k · 13th October 2019, 17:41

Hi,
This weekend despite the weather I resprayed my Jags alloys in the shed. I used cards from a card index to tuck around the rim. I used a quality primer, chrome paint and clear finish. Looks great. Paint cost me £35 and I've enough left to do another set.

I want to do my wife's Focus wheels next as they don't look too good. One problem though is that the front face of the alloys has been covered with some kind of clear film. It won't peel off as it bonded on to the surface. I'd imagine ford fitted it to protect the paint. However corrosion has started under the film and I'm not sure what to do. My did suggested paint stripper might lift it. I wonder if I sand it flat and then prime it? Any suggestion please as never come across this stuff before?

Secondly I'd like to have a go at spray painting my calipers. Any suggestion on primers. What do I need to mark aside from hoses. I've seen a few YouTube vids and the outcome isn't too bad. I'd like to give it a go.

13th October 2019, 17:41	#1
jim_k Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Reading Posts: 199 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	alloy repainting problem & caliper painting Hi, This weekend despite the weather I resprayed my Jags alloys in the shed. I used cards from a card index to tuck around the rim. I used a quality primer, chrome paint and clear finish. Looks great. Paint cost me £35 and I've enough left to do another set. I want to do my wife's Focus wheels next as they don't look too good. One problem though is that the front face of the alloys has been covered with some kind of clear film. It won't peel off as it bonded on to the surface. I'd imagine ford fitted it to protect the paint. However corrosion has started under the film and I'm not sure what to do. My did suggested paint stripper might lift it. I wonder if I sand it flat and then prime it? Any suggestion please as never come across this stuff before? Secondly I'd like to have a go at spray painting my calipers. Any suggestion on primers. What do I need to mark aside from hoses. I've seen a few YouTube vids and the outcome isn't too bad. I'd like to give it a go.