E-TECH Motorsport Black Alloy Wheel Paint - 400ml

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An excellent way to enhance your vehicle is to have the alloy wheels painted. In fact, painting your alloys not only looks great but can also increase the value of your car. With so many alloy painting options available, it is easy to create a unique finish that expresses your style.

I’m a wheels guy. In my opinion, any car, no matter its age or condition, looks better with a great set of wheels. You can take any basic economy car, bolt on a set of nice rims, tint the glass, and transform it into a respectable ride. That said, there are ways that professional alloy wheel repair specialists can keep costs down. At ChipsAway, we can complete SMART alloy wheel repairs. SMART stands for “small to medium area repair technology” and it means that the repair can be kept localised to the damage, saving you both time and money. SMART repairs also allow our specialists to complete the repair without removing your alloy. Eliminating the need for re-balancing.When the wheels are ready for a new finish, grab the painter’s tape and whatever material you’ve decided to use to cover your tire to protect the rubber from paint overspray. Tape the material around the entire circumference of the wheel rim, applying the tape under the lip of the rim. Be sure to cover the valve stem with painter’s tape, too, so that it doesn’t get clogged up during the paint application process. Throughout the course of this article, we will look at both what it takes to paint your alloy wheels at home and what it is like hiring a professional, to help you decide which option is best for you. Option 1: Painting your Alloys at Home If you’re looking for a particularly special shade – say, if you’re color coding or contrasting with your bodywork – you can still use a traditional paint, but it may not be as durable. Very often you’ll have to apply more coats to build up a sufficient layer. You may also need to prime first, and often lacquer (clear coat) after. For this reason, some prefer to use a wheel paint first, then a color paint over the top. Instead of touching up or refreshing your old alloy wheels, you may decide to completely change the colour instead. No matter the colour you are looking to achieve, there will likely be a professional that can match it. Secondly, painting your alloy wheels yourself can be cheaper than hiring a professional. That being said, once you have factored in the cost of the alloy wheel paint kit and the potential cost of rebalancing your own wheels after application, then there probably isn’t as much of a difference between professional and home alloy wheel painting than you may think. The Difficulties of Applying Alloy Wheel Paint Yourself

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. So, whether you’ve been straying a bit close to those curbs or you’d just like to refresh your wheels with a new hue for the coming season, here’s how you can spend your time this weekend… What equipment do I need? The first thing is to decide how far you want to go or at least how far you need to with the old paint. If you’ve got a load of flaky stuff and corrosion, you’ll need to get it all off (a sander and a wire wheel on a drill/grinder can be useful here). Your new paint simply won’t cover imperfections and deep gouges.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. The last step is to apply a couple of applications of clearcoat to protect the finish. Use a light coat each time, and yes, allow each coat to dry completely. Er, that’s about it. Easy. Now that you’ve got them painted and ready to put on your car, have a read of how to fit alloy wheels next. Before you can paint your rims, you must remove them from the car and prepare them for a new finish. Sure, you could just spray them as they sit, but the result will look awful and you’ll probably get overspray on your car’s paint in the process.