E-TECH Technik Self-Etch Primer (Allows difficult motorbike & car surfaces such as metals, glass, steel trims, aluminium, engine, alloy wheels etc to be painted)

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Although in theory powder coating can be performed at home, it still needs specialist tools, which may be out of the budget of a one-off wheel refurbishment. Professional alloy wheel refurbishment can vary depending on the condition of the wheels, the specific work that needs to be done, and the location where the work is being performed. For the deepest scrapes, apply an alloy wheel filler, then use 220-grit sandpaper for a smooth finish. Been reading some guides and the general suggestion is that the etch primer is used for any bar metal areas and then a normal primer is used (or possibly a filler primer) before the colour coat. You can apply another coat of clear lacquered paint once you’ve finished, which will not only increase the safety of the job but also mean polishing and cleaning are no longer required.

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If you really want to replicate a professionally applied finish, you’ll want to paint the inner side of your rims, too. The downside is that this process is very time-consuming and requires a lot of skill to make sure the surface is completely smooth. The wheel looks good so far, it's just in certain light if I move the wheel then I can see that the paint isn't flat/consistent, I can see a very slight difference in light reflection.So there are two primary reasons you may want to consider applying paint to your alloy wheels yourself. Plain and simple, sanding down your wheels and repainting them will give you the most durable finish of all.

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To maintain the finish of your refurbished alloy wheels, you should regularly clean them with mild detergent and water. Urethane: This type of paint is extremely durable and resistant to chipping and scratching, and it provides a high-quality finish. Halfords Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 724263) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB (publ). It has excellent durability and is both weather-resistant and scratch-resistant, making it pretty much perfect for the UK.

A powerful multi-purpose cleaning foam with a special formula of solvents, water and Quaternary Ammonium Salt for extra effect. Where a professional will use a SMART technique to professionally match the colour to the pre-existing alloy wheel paint, you have to rely on colour codes and your own eye when painting your own wheels and this can cause inconsistencies. This means that only the damaged area needs to be repaired and repainted, and the whole wheel doesn’t need repainting to ensure the new paint blends in.

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Rushing this process in a worst-case scenario will involve starting all over, especially if you spot scuff marks after the wheel has been painted.Paint Removers A range of professional paint removers designed to strip epoxies, acrylics, synthetics, polyurethanes etc from all types of substrates (except plastic). Regardless of which approach you take, it’s best to have an expert at your side to make sure everything goes smoothly and that no damage is done to your wheels in the process. Like coating, it’s best for wheels that will mostly be used outdoors, and it requires minimal maintenance. 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. Be sure to sand evenly and pay particular attention to any areas that are damaged or have flaking paint.