RSR Finish - Super simple 30 minute DIY

[RSBob]

Talk about thinking outside the box... or throwing away the box.

Purchased two cans of Plasticoat Antique Gold to redo the silver to gelb. Masking a 7.5" Linea Corsa and found it virtually impossible to mask the black due to a trench between the inner and outer wheel. Was hoping this would be a solution but appreciated the conclusive test. However this will probably work with conventional paints.



P.S. The wheels on this car were refinished using a rattle can with no clear and finish held up great for the 8 years I owned her, with no clear (catalyzed or other wise). But +1 on what my esteemed colleague from the great state of Washington said.

[shoooo32]

What an awesome idea!

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[Uwon]

Originally Posted by Dpmulvan

Spray paint is a waste of time and money, it has no catalyst, it will never harden.

Hmm.... I don't totally agree..... at least here in Canada, which I'm sure is applicable in lots is US states, there are a number of spay paints that are really good. I've had great success with Rust Oleum and Tremclad- two coats within 2 hours, let dry over night, then heat lamp for 2 hours. Result is nice and durable. Most of my front undercarriage running gear is painted like this.
JMHO
Cheers,
Johan

[charwood77]

Brilliant. I plan to do this soon.

[larrym]

excellent thread !

[Rich Lambert]

Brilliant!

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by kenikh

You can buy catalyzed clear in a spray can at the auto paint supply. Done.

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If your gonna take the time to do something might as well do it right. Mixing different kinds of paint systems or applying a catalyst paint over a non hardening spray bomb only leads to failure, mainly lifting of the spray bomb base.

[911h20]

very nice may do the same with my Euro's

[Redbarnman]

My local paint supply company will make up a rattle can with 2K paint but instead of 50% catalyst they use 5%. This gives the can a shelf life of 48hours if kept cool and the paint takes longer to harden after spraying. Need to wear a good mask as 2K paint is not nice stuff to breathe.

[Flojo]

no paint (or any kind of vapour/dust) is nice to breathe. at least use those $3 tissue masks..., saves your lungs!

[theenico]

Awesome project. I have been contemplating a set of Euromeisters, but really wanted RSR finish. This looks surprisingly simple.

[Jdub]

I am so impressed - what a great approach!

Krylon Dull Aluminum 1403 is the bomb. It replicates a Cadmium finish and I've been using it on a '59 BMW R69 restoration for that very look.

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by Jdub

I am so impressed - what a great approach!

Krylon Dull Aluminum 1403 is the bomb. It replicates a Cadmium finish and I've been using it on a '59 BMW R69 restoration for that very look.

Did you use a clear over the 1403 and how many coats?

[pkabush]

Water. What an excellent idea. Thanks for sharing.

[Harpo]

Subscribed. Awesome idea

[911bruce]

What a great thread, makes me want to get an old wheel and try the water method. Thanks for the article, well done.

[KelogGes]

Excellent tips!!!

[Harpo]

I just ordered some 2K rattle can paint from Eastwood. I will report back

[ToySnakePMC]

First time I’ve seen this thread. How cool is that idea?

[911pcars]

How do your wheels look after 3 years on the road?