E-TECH Motorsport Black Alloy Wheel Paint - 400ml

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There’s also the age-old question of chemical paint strippers. These can be useful for corroded or severely damaged paint. Basically, you spray or brush them on, they’ll eat down to the metal, and you can scrape all the paint off (please wear gloves, a mask and goggles if you’re taking that route; it’s nasty stuff). It’s also true that professional wheel refurb peeps will acid dip the wheel to remove any trace of the old paint. But, bear in mind that the pros usually powdercoat wheels for a tough finish, rather than paint them. And, even if they do use paint, they’ll use a few coats of tough primer to protect the metal. Now you’re ready to paint your rims. Choose a dust- and pollen-free area to ensure the best results, and lay out the drop cloth on your painting location’s surface. Also, make sure your painting location offers good ventilation, and make sure you wear your paint respirator mask. The last thing you want to happen after all of this prep work is to get dizzy and pass out, falling onto the new paint on the wheels. Then it’s time for more cleaning. Give the whole wheel another good wash down (if you have an air-line it helps to blow all the dust away), and then a thorough clean with a suitable panel wipe or degreaser. The idea here is to eliminate any dust and fingerprints that will ruin the finish, so take your time to get it all as clean as possible… and after that, sweep your work area to make sure it’s free from dust. Prep For Paint Alloyman is a mobile business so we'll come to you to refurbish your wheels, whether that be at your home or at work — the only things we need to be able to get your alloys looking sparkling again are:

In time, due to weather conditions and all sorts of different environmental variations, the colour of your alloys can fade and look a bit dull. Alloyman is here to help. We provide a service that will give your car a new lease of life with just a fresh coat of paint along with a new seal of lacquer giving your alloys a "like new" look.

When painting alloy wheels, it’s important to use a high-quality paint that is specifically designed for the purpose. The type of paint used on alloy wheels should be durable and capable of withstanding the harsh conditions wheels are exposed to, such as heat from brakes and road debris. Alloy wheel paint types include specific wheel paint, epoxy paint, high-temperature paint, automotive enamel paint and powder coating.

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You’re going to use three different types of coating on your wheels. You need a primer. You need spray paint designed specifically for automotive wheels. And you need a clear coat finish. It matters what the wheel is made of, too. Choose the right paint for steel, aluminum, or magnesium wheels. If the wheels have rust, or the existing finish is damaged or chipped, you’ll need to scrub them with a wire brush, sand them with the extra-fine and then the super-fine sandpaper, and then rub them with steel wool to create a smooth, blemish-free surface. The other option to getting your alloy wheels painted is to get a professional repair specialist to take a look at your alloy wheels. There are two common problems that often face people who wish to paint their alloy wheels themselves. Firstly, applying alloy wheel paint is not as simple as it sounds. Where doing the job yourself is likely to cost less than it would be to call in the professionals, due to the complexity of applying alloy wheel paint, it doesn’t necessarily have the same guarantee of ending up with a quality finish. This means that it is unlikely that you will be able to get the same quality finish as a trained professional. Once you’ve got a nice clean area to paint your wheels, you can lay them out. You’ll need plenty of room to get around each wheel to get your paint in all the nooks. To avoid any obvious runs, I find it best to lay them flat, rather than against a wall. Some people do recommend having them upright but I’m not sure why this is – it doesn’t make much sense to me unless you’re hanging them for powdercoat.