Achieve a Professional Alloy Wheel Finish with Aerosol Technology
Estimated time: 4–6 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Products you'll need
Primer to improve adhesion
Provides Colour Finish
Adds gloss and durability
Prepare the surface
Clean the wheel surface with a cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Mask the tyre, valve and all non-painted or safety-critical areas if not removing the tyre from the vehicle.
Sanding the surface
If the scratches are not too deep, wet sand the surface with g320 abrasive
Apply primer
Apply 3 layers of primer, with each layer 5 mins drying time. After 3 layers, wait for 1-2 hours for touch dry
Sanding the primer
Sand the primer with g600 sandpaper for a smooth finish
Apply Base Coat (Colour)
Apply 2-3 layers of base coat, with 5 mins drying time between each layer. After applying all the layers, wait 1-2 hours for touch dry
Apply Top coat
Apply 3 layers of top coat, with 5 mins drying time between layers and spray each layer according to:
1. Spray a thin layer
2. Spray a very wet layer until white water adds up
3. Wait until the white area disappears, spray a fast wet last layer
Curing
Wait at least 8 hours for the paint to fully cure
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