Wurth paint... defective??

[hoveringuy]

I have my basketweaves stripped down and went looking to order some Wurth silver laquer.

Apparently, everyone is out because Wurth RECALLED their last batch because of improper chemical composition.

Anyone have a suggestion for a different, close match?

Hoveringuy

[trent]

wurth silver sucks

[trent]

try duplicolor silver

[hoveringuy]

I've tried Duplicolor silver. Not even close in color, much darker.

How about Griot's?

Hoveringuy

[trent]

repaint all the wheels

[hoveringuy]

I am repainting all the wheels, but I would like them to be at least close to the original color. The Duplicolor silver is too dark and my center caps would look silly with the darker wheels.

What didn't you like about the Wurth?

Hoveringuy

[Dave]

Paint the center carps as well!

I did a set of weaves with the Duplicolor Graphite and painted the caps as well - I have also used the Duplicolor Bronze and Silver on other wheels - its a decent product.

As for the Griots, I believe (though I can;t say I know this as fact) that it is Wurth paint.

[der affe]

goto a paint supply store have them mix you up cans of paint in the correct colour by the factory formula. aerosol can run about $15ish each and are a little bit larger than a reg spray can.

[Rigmaster]

Wurth silver paint USED to be excellent- not sure but I heard that they changed the formula to make it more environmentally friendly.

But, if it's the same stuff they sold 3-4 years ago, then I have to disagree with Trent. I used it on several sets of BMW alloys and they all turned out great- and those I still have in my posession still look great today.


Trent, what don't you like about Wurth silver paint????????

Bret.

[Jbpka06]

Use duplicolor. Wurth is not worth the price and the nozzle sucks.

[hoveringuy]

I ordered Griot's paint. It's reasonable at $9/can and is "very close" to the original silver.

I spent way too much time stripping my wheels down to settle for a color that is not close to original. I agree that the Duplicolor is good paint... just the wrong color.

I'll let you know how well Griot's works.

Hoveringuy

[FredK]

Griot's paint is made in Germany, so there is definitely a chance that it's Wurth.

I've found the shade is an exact match to the OE wheel color, but the metal flake size is slightly larger.

I repainted 2 out of 4 M Double Spoke IIs and the shade is definitely correct, but you can tell the repainted wheels are more "sparkly."

[FredK]

I forgot to add, Griot's clear coat is pretty hard to get to lay down flat. Yes, the nozzle sucks. You should definitely get one of those can triggers to snap on the top of the cans. It really helps reduce fatigue. You can pick one up at Home Depot for around $2.

If I were you I'd add at least one extra can of silver paint to your supply. The cans get "spitty" probably when there's 15-20% or so paint left in the can, especially if you're spraying the wheels horizontally. If you sprayed the wheels while they are vertical, you could probably use more paint out of each can. I was just a little paranoid with the metal flake looking weird if I painted the wheels while they were vertical.

[hoveringuy]

Thanks for the input. I primered with an acid etching primer made by U-POL. It's fantastic stuff that has a really nice nozzle. I've been using that nozzle on other cans with great results and will use on the clear, as well, if the original nozzle sucks.

I've been heating my rims and paint to about 85F and painting horizontally.

Hoveringuy

[hoveringuy]

Griots!

I got my Griot's silver wheel paint a few days ago and I will attest that (so far) it is a good product. It has the Gucci spray nozzle, applies very nicely, and the color is *very* close to original BBS silver.

I'll let the first coat cure for a few more days, apply a second coat and then clear after that cures.

I'll update this after I've applied some clear.

Hoveringuy