blacking out front rings

[rtd]

i'm thinking of blacking-out the front rings in the centre grille, what paint have people used to do this?

[mbelle]

Don't do it - you car will look too black...!?

[stumpyrs4]

I've heard B&Q BBQ Paint works well as it's a very hard paint? Maybe PlastiKote too, as it's like an enamel?

Probably doing this myself too.

[JesseJonesJackson]

[TopBear]

Ive done the 4 rings and the sliver grill surround, so it matches the black mirrors and black roof rails now


I used U-POL Etch Primer, then a couple of coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Matt Black with a few coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Satin Clear Acrylic to top it.

[rtd]

could you post a pic of the car topbear? must look really moody with the full optics pack!!!!! i've done the grille (did it as soon as i got car) however, i think now i'd like to do the rings. although marcus i hear what you saying about it getting all black however, i still have the ali mirrors and roof rails to add a bit of bling! lol

[stumpyrs4]

I used U-POL Etch Primer, then a couple of coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Matt Black with a few coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Satin Clear Acrylic to top it.

Does it need the primer first?

Would also be interested in seeing how it looks...

[TopBear]

I used U-POL Etch Primer, then a couple of coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Matt Black with a few coats of Plasti-kote Super Enamel Satin Clear Acrylic to top it.

Does it need the primer first?

Would also be interested in seeing how it looks...

I only used it on advice of others on here. I lightly sanded the rings first to give it a 'key' to bond to, then lightly sanded the primer as well.

If you use the Plasti-Kote stuff, follow the instructions to the letter as I wasted a lot of product by not re-applying subsequent coats within the indicated times.

I'll get a pic posted up tomorrow if it stops raining.

[stumpyrs4]

Ta - used the Plastikote stuff on my rear calipers, which came out well, but obviously they're not going to be seen as much as the 4 rings, so am interested in the finish...

Obviously you're happy with them?

[HYFR]

[Golfather]

No need to faff about with special paints.
Rub the rings down, bit of Halfords primer and Satin black paint. Job done.
See above

[rhunter203]

Love the look of the car!!

[HYFR]

wheels are darker now

[TopBear]

Here's mine

[stumpyrs4]

Thanks chaps - will have a go myself, seeing how well they've come out...

Have they chipped since you've painted them?