Joey's rig build up

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

That comment about the 150s being ugly is...........................off the hook!

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Yeah I agree Adam, taking nothing away from Joeys rig as it is the best 120 around bar none, but the 150's with some kit also look the goods.

[djnesnah Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close djnesnah]

Yeah I agree Adam, taking nothing away from Joeys rig as it is the best 120 around bar none, but the 150's with some kit also look the goods.

Yeah fair call, was out of line just personal preference is 120's. But joeys is still the best in my opinion.

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

...the black wheels are off the hook, what I really want to know is how you prepped your wheels in detail

Here's how I did mine

Step 1 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 2 – use 800 wet & dry sandpaper to key the surface
Step 3 – ensure the wheel is totally free of scratches/dents, if not keep sanding
Step 4 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 5 – mask up the wheel as appropriate, if you have a tyre you’ll need to mask up the tyre
Step 6 – clean the wheel with prepsol or wax/grease remover, keep fingers off the cleaned surface
Step 7 – lightly cover the wheel with primer, I used etch prime as I have some bare alloy
Step 8 – wait 1 hour then lightly cover with a colour coat
Step 9 – wait 24 hours and inspect, any drips or marks lightly sand with 800
Step 10 – spray another colour coat, this is the last colour coat so make sure no runs
Step 11 – wait 1 hour then apply a coat of clear gloss, make sure if you use enamel colour use enamel gloss
Step 12 – wait 24 hours then apply another coat of clear gloss
Step 13 – wait 48 hours then take of the masking
Step 14 – marvel at your handiwork

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

Here's how I did mine

Step 1 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 2 – use 800 wet & dry sandpaper to key the surface
Step 3 – ensure the wheel is totally free of scratches/dents, if not keep sanding
Step 4 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 5 – mask up the wheel as appropriate, if you have a tyre you’ll need to mask up the tyre
Step 6 – clean the wheel with prepsol or wax/grease remover, keep fingers off the cleaned surface
Step 7 – lightly cover the wheel with primer, I used etch prime as I have some bare alloy
Step 8 – wait 1 hour then lightly cover with a colour coat
Step 9 – wait 24 hours and inspect, any drips or marks lightly sand with 800
Step 10 – spray another colour coat, this is the last colour coat so make sure no runs
Step 11 – wait 1 hour then apply a coat of clear gloss, make sure if you use enamel colour use enamel gloss
Step 12 – wait 24 hours then apply another coat of clear gloss
Step 13 – wait 48 hours then take of the masking
Step 14 – marvel at your handiwork

Exactly how i did mine..Although i gave mine 4 coats of gloss for bush preservation!
While i love the feed back on my rig and the hard work has paid off as it is indeed tough and goes like a beast i have taken a shine to a modified 150.

Not for me but once seeing that grey weapon of Hutch i had a re think..

still my next rig in the not to distant future will be a 200 series done in a similar fashion to the look of Pradzilla or i will get a super charged Range rover...

200 is looking good though!

cheers again for the comments lads.
good luck with the wheels ..good to see more are now doing it similar to the scoop....

i have a new guinea pig mod coming soon!

cheers joey

[djnesnah Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close djnesnah]

Here's how I did mine

Step 1 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 2 – use 800 wet & dry sandpaper to key the surface
Step 3 – ensure the wheel is totally free of scratches/dents, if not keep sanding
Step 4 – give the wheel a good wash with hot soapy water
Step 5 – mask up the wheel as appropriate, if you have a tyre you’ll need to mask up the tyre
Step 6 – clean the wheel with prepsol or wax/grease remover, keep fingers off the cleaned surface
Step 7 – lightly cover the wheel with primer, I used etch prime as I have some bare alloy
Step 8 – wait 1 hour then lightly cover with a colour coat
Step 9 – wait 24 hours and inspect, any drips or marks lightly sand with 800
Step 10 – spray another colour coat, this is the last colour coat so make sure no runs
Step 11 – wait 1 hour then apply a coat of clear gloss, make sure if you use enamel colour use enamel gloss
Step 12 – wait 24 hours then apply another coat of clear gloss
Step 13 – wait 48 hours then take of the masking
Step 14 – marvel at your handiwork

Man thanks a lot d4d , much appreciated, will give it ago in a couple of weeks. Wil posts pics of my rig once it is done

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

New Mod for the rig---Just ordered a new Trackabout Safari SV Dakar Camper Trailer..

Cant wait !! Going to look good hanging off the back of the rig...

cheers Joey

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

Nice work joey! Got any more pics from the shoot with 4WD Action that you are allowed to post?

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

Nice work joey! Got any more pics from the shoot with 4WD Action that you are allowed to post?

I do mate ...As soon as i get back to Oz i will get them up for you..

cheers Joey

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

Just a quick up date....

bought 8 of these 17inch flames ..i looked at them 18months ago but ended up putting money into a rod and reel that cost way more..
3 are for the camper which are pictured below that were just picked up and the 5 i have will be sent to Cairns and be ready when i get back to Oz..

Fresh from the dealer and heading to Trackabout Offroad Camers.


heres a clear pic from the net..


so now i will have 8 17 inch flames all on cooper stt 265/70/17s ...

i also have these currently being shipped for the rig and camper.



will post pics of the gear fitted when i get back!

cheers Joey

[Dusty74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dusty74]

Hey Joey,
Should have known you'd be on PP! Got to be proud of your work and deserve all the praise you get.

P.S. Still keen for a wheel when your about.

Cheers,
Dusty

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

for sure mate ...

pm me your details...

Joey

[Dusty74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dusty74]

PM sent

Cheers,
Dusty

[Drj Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Drj]

Hey Joey absolutely love Pradzilla and it is my main source of inspiration for my build up. Quick question I love the 3 spotties across the front but where have you positioned the winch control box as a winch is essential down here for the high country

[joey Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close joey]

Hey Joey absolutely love Pradzilla and it is my main source of inspiration for my build up. Quick question I love the 3 spotties across the front but where have you positioned the winch control box as a winch is essential down here for the high country

Hi DRJ,

hi have placed the winch control box at the rear upper right hand side of the engine bay where it will be dry.
i have placed the winch plug inside the cab.
If you troll through the build you can see both fit outs.

cheers.
Joey