Having decided, many people wonder what is the best way to do this? What materials should be used to make the new coating on these car wheel parts last as long as possible? How to apply them and what paint is usually used? This will be discussed in this publication.

What materials to choose?

Car rims are subject to strong mechanical stress, so their paintwork must be especially resistant in this regard. Increased wear resistance have acrylic-based enamels, primers and varnishes, so they are well suited for painting car rims. You can use either a special sprayer or enamel in cans.

Polyurethane-based materials are also suitable for painting car rims. At the same time, the experience and reviews of many car enthusiasts suggest the following painting order:

• cleansing;
• application of acid primer;
• drying discs;
• one layer of epoxy primer;
• drying;
• sanding with 400 grit sandpaper;
• applying enamel (this can also be done by mixing polyurethane varnish, base paint and required quantity hardener).

An alternative material for . It is a mixture of polyester resin dust and pigment. This type of paint adheres well to the surface due to its electrostatic properties.

After application, the part is exposed to high temperature in a special chamber where the paint melts and is fixed on the disks. Compared to acrylic materials powder paint less resistant to mechanical and chemical influences. However, this painting option is often preferred due to its quick application and relatively economical consumption. Powder materials are best suited for refinishing cast alloy wheels.

Also, to update these parts you need a solvent and fine sandpaper. To pre-wash parts, it is better to use car shampoo rather than washing powder or fairy.

Separately, it is necessary to say about sandblasting car rims before painting. If you have no experience in this work, then it is better to use in the classic way cleansing from old paint and rust using sandpaper or . If you use poorly sifted sand and overdo it with pressure, then stains and stains may remain on the surface of the part, which will be difficult to remove and paint over in the future. To avoid this, some people use soda ash instead of sand to clean car wheels.

Benefits of enamel for discs

When purchasing materials to paint car rims, do not neglect the consultation of the seller. Surely, he will show you several paint options that are created specifically to update these particular car parts. There are many brands of such enamel today, so there will certainly be plenty to choose from.

What are the benefits of using rim enamel? Let's call them:

• updating the appearance of the part;
• creating an elastic coating that is resistant to impact from pebbles, salt, moisture, sand and other factors;
• providing anti-corrosion protection;
• many enamels can be applied without prior priming and without varnish;
• Aerosol cans allow you to paint parts of different shapes.

How to apply enamel for discs?

Before using enamel to paint wheel rims, you need to clean the parts from rust, degrease them thoroughly and dry them thoroughly. Elements that cannot be painted should be protected with masking tape.

Automotive enamel is applied in a well-ventilated place, and do not forget about the means personal protection such as a respirator, goggles, gloves. It is necessary to spray paint from a distance of about 30 cm, shaking the can periodically. The ambient temperature when painting wheel rims should not be less than +10°C. Observe the drying time of the enamel. For different brands The paint may vary, but generally the discs should dry for at least 3-4 hours.

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Many car owners sooner or later face a situation where the appearance rims becomes not the same as before. First, small chips appear, then corrosion, and then during the next seasonal “change of shoes” we notice that the disc has begun to look like a piece of recycled metal. This is not surprising, because the wheels have a hard time - temperature changes, snow and ice, abrasive dirt and gravel, as well as potholes and deicing agents. And there comes a time when a car on such wheels looks unattractive. In such a situation, you can contact specialists service center, who will put the rims in order for a decent fee, or you can paint the rims on your car with your own hands.

• primer;
• enamel;
• sandpaper of varying abrasiveness;
• “grinder” with a cup-shaped brush;
• degreaser (anti-silicone);
• rust converter;

What materials to choose and how to apply

First, a little about the materials. The enamel and primer must have the same base - either alkyd or acrylic. The first gives a good shine, but takes a long time to dry, the second has a worse shine, but dries in 2 hours.

Choose the application method yourself, but keep in mind that working with a spray gun requires equipment and experience. Therefore for independent work It's better to take the path of least resistance and purchase ready materials in aerosol cans. Moreover, now there are special acrylic enamels for discs that have proven themselves very well, the coating is very strong and durable. Accordingly, you also need to use an acrylic primer.

How does the process of painting car wheels work?

Maximum results can only be achieved with the tires removed, since the surface of the landing shelves (humps) may also require cleaning and painting. The development of corrosion on them causes loss of tightness, and the tire constantly bleeds air. Therefore, you first need to go to a tire repair shop. We disassemble the wheels and thoroughly wash the rims. It is better to do this at a car wash using chemicals. Further work should be carried out in a well-ventilated area or outdoors, avoiding dust.

The process of painting car rims takes place according to the following scenario:

After completing all the steps described above, leave the discs to dry. Tires can be installed no earlier than after 12 hours.

How to paint alloy wheels

Discs from aluminum alloys Although they do not rust like steel ones, they are no less susceptible to chips and scratches. The painting of alloy wheels is different in that they can initially be painted in two colors, sometimes with enamel with a “metallic” effect, and this necessarily requires an additional layer of clear varnish. In addition to this, they often have a complex surface.

Preparation already requires greater accuracy and there is nothing to do with a grinder here. Only hand grinding. In this way, you need to smooth out all the defects, and then make the entire surface matte. Next, degrease and prime the bare areas. Just a regular primer will not work in this case; you need a special one for aluminum.

The car owner needs to constantly monitor the condition of his car and, in particular, the appearance of the rims on the car. Even if the body is clean and new, scratched, chipped or dented wheel rims will spoil the entire appearance of the vehicle.

In addition, the paint for wheels can simply fade due to the influence of aggressive substances or temperature changes. You may also want to change its color. The wisest and comparatively inexpensive solution will paint the rims on the car with your own hands, and not buy new components for the car at all (except for situations where the alloy rims in the wheels are dented).

Painted alloy car wheels

Also, painting wheel rims with your own hands will help you save on buying used products, which even with good operational characteristics may have an unpresentable appearance. To know how to paint alloy wheels with your own hands, you need to know that the painting process is preceded by treatment and application of a primer - this will prevent the development of corrosion.

The most important questions for a motorist when carrying out this work are the following:

• What do you need to paint a wheel?
• How much paint should I apply to the surface to paint the wheels well?

DIY wheel rim painting

Consumables

To update wheels at home, you need to try as much as possible to adhere to the technology of painting them in a car service center and use quality materials for painting wheels.

To paint your wheels you will need:

• specialized paint for wheels. It can be rubber, acrylic or powder based. You can buy it in bottles with a dispenser - then it is ready for application. It is also possible to use a spray gun or other similar professional equipment;
• primer and varnish. The first remedy serves as a starter, and the second - finishing coat, ensuring the durability of paint for car wheels;
• sheets of sandpaper with different grits;
• electric drill with brush attachment;
• solvent and degreaser;
• putty (if there are traces of corrosion, chips or dents);
• rags with wire that will help hang car wheels;
• powerful hair dryer;
• skin and face protection products.

Consumables for painting rims on a car

Preparatory stage

After the materials for painting the rims have been purchased, it is necessary to remove the number of rims for which processing and painting will be done from the tires, and also dismantle the plastic plugs.

After this, preparing alloy wheels for painting includes the following steps:

• Washing components from dirt, dust and other substances. This is possible at home using car shampoo or ordinary dishwashing detergent.
• Removing corrosion, scratches and chips on the surface of automotive components. This is possible using a drill with a metal brush or sandpaper.
• Puttying, which is carried out after the editing of the surface of the products is completed.
• Degreasing the surface outside and inside. After this, you can paint the alloy wheels yourself.

Dyeing technology

Painting a car and, in particular, its local painting involves the following stages:

• Applying primer. The primer composition should be applied in 2-3 layers. If required, after applying a layer of primer, you need to go over it with fine-grained sandpaper, ensuring perfect smoothness. Usually on full set The product takes about a liter of composition.
• Applying paint. How to paint alloy wheels with your own hands depends on the type of enamel. If we paint the wheels with acrylic or rubber paint, you need to hold the can or spray gun at a distance of 20-30 cm. If you want to use a powder composition, then painting the discs should preferably be done using special equipment for this enamel, heating it to a temperature of +200 degrees. Both priming and painting disks involve drying each applied layer, and only then applying the next one. On average, painting 4 products requires up to 4 liters of paint.

Painting a cast wheel with a spray gun

• Applying varnish. This procedure completes the painting of alloy wheels with your own hands. This stage provides additional stability of the composition to mechanical and chemical influences. The varnish creates a film on the alloy, protecting it from oxygen, which can oxidize the metal. If you have not found a specialized composition, you can cover the components polyurethane varnish. Before application, for better adhesion, it is recommended to coat the surface with a primer for non-ferrous metals. But if the paint becomes cloudy, you can do without primer.

Painting alloy wheels yourself, although it takes time, is much cheaper, providing high-quality coating service for many years.

Painted alloy car wheel

Care of components

To protect products from road abrasives, dirt, temperature changes and precipitation, the car market has such effective means as:

• sprays and various liquid mixtures that dissolve dirt;
• polishing compounds that create additional protective layer and repelling road dust (this is especially true when the car is slowing down). They also reduce the influence of mixtures with salts, as they are characterized by almost zero adhesion;
• brushes and sponges that will help clean products from dirt.

Cast wheel care spray

To keep your wheels intact for a long time, you should adhere to the following rules:

• When parking, minimize contact between the wheels and the curb so as not to expose painted components to the risk of dents;
• immediately after the paint has dried, apply a protective varnish on the products, and then polish. If you do not apply varnish, then be sure to at least apply polish - it contains tiny particles of wax that create a protective layer and provide shine. This composition will have to be applied every 2-3 weeks (it all depends on the intensity of contact with road abrasives, as well as the quality of the polishing composition itself). Polished components should be wiped only after preliminary washing with a clean cloth;
• when cleaning products under high pressure check whether special brushes are used during this procedure that do not violate the integrity of the coating;
• Do not treat wheels with solvent or gasoline.

When restoring the attractive appearance of a car, the wheels also require attention. Exposure to sand, stones and aggressive chemical substances they are exposed no less than other body parts, while complete replacement These parts will cost a pretty penny. If you want to save money and get the same result for a smaller amount, order your wheels painted at AUTO COLOR.

Wheel painting- This:
● economical - thanks to professional equipment a minimum of paint is used;
● durable - thin layer the paint adheres more firmly to the surface of the car wheel, as a result of which the protective and aesthetic properties of the coating last longer;
● varied - you can choose any color of wheels for your car.

Examples of our work - painting wheels

Our craftsmen will quickly and efficiently complete painting wheels to refresh the car's exterior after long-term operation or an accident, when creating an exclusive design or as part of the pre-sale preparation of a vehicle.

Painting discs includes their dismantling and installation, grinding and priming the surface, applying paint and protective varnish. We use modern materials, which dry 30 minutes after application, so completing the entire turnkey procedure will take a maximum of 3 hours (1 disc) of your precious time. Do you want to protect the wheels on your car from corrosion for a long time and focus attention on them? Then we are waiting for you seven days a week at the AUTOTSVET car service center near the Tushinskaya metro station. We will do everything quickly, accurately and beautifully!

Surely every experienced motorist has old wheels in their garage that cannot be put to use. Most likely, they take up a lot of space, but the owner cannot decide to clean them. The best option in this situation is the modernization of old "shoes" for the car. With a little effort and resourcefulness, you can give old wheels a second life.

What kind of wheels can you paint yourself?

Today we will try to figure out how to paint car rims. First you need to figure out what they are and how to paint one type or another.

Car wheels come in two main types:

• stamped (steel);
• light alloy.

The painting of certain types is practically the same, Of course, you need to select different paints, one that best suits the material from which the product is made.

Alloy wheels demand to themselves special attention, since they are made of non-ferrous metals. They need processing before use. Typically, such wheels are treated with a primer, then sanded and painted.

Steel wheels can also be primed to increase strength and reliability. Most often, an acrylic primer is used for this, which is not exposed to negative factors. environment. In restoration it is also used acrylic lacquer which provides high stability and strength. We paint rims without any fear - this is a simple task that anyone can handle, even without special education.

Preparation

Important! In order to carry out painting efficiently and quickly, you need to thoroughly prepare for this.

To do this, arm yourself with the following items and devices:

• sandpaper;
• protective film;
• masking tape;
• soft-coated napkin;
• special degreaser for metal surfaces;
• paint and varnish for processing wheel rims.

Most often, wheels are painted silver - this is the most universal color for wheels. With other colors your car will look more original and attractive, so you can choose any color for painting. Prepare yours workplace, there should be no foreign objects near you that could interfere with the work process. It is better to clean and wash the work area before starting so that small debris and dust do not fall on the surface of the product.

Painting process

We paint car rims step by step and very carefully so as not to miss anything. First, clean the disks to perfect condition:

• remove rust;
• level the surface;
• remove dirt and dust;
• getting rid of unevenness.

In this you Sandpaper will help a lot. If necessary, you can use other available materials that will not damage the base of the disk.

Before painting directly, we polish the disc and bring it to perfect cleanliness. After this it covers the tire protective film, attach it with special adhesive tape. Press the film tightly against the tire so that it does not interfere with painting.

Next, we move on to the degreasing stage; to do this, thoroughly wipe the surface with a special liquid. After this treatment, the paint or varnish will stick to the surface longer and more reliably, and the appearance of the wheel will be much better.

Prepare the paint for use: to do this, shake the paint thoroughly and spray it onto the surface of the disk from a distance of thirty centimeters. For best result It is better to paint in two or three layers. After applying each layer of paint, set aside drying time; it should be at least ten minutes. Use a protective respirator to avoid exposure to toxic fumes from varnish and paint. It is also better to wear protective sleeves on your hands to avoid chemical burns.

After successful painting, you can proceed to the varnishing stage. Apply the varnish in three thin layers, the interval between coats should be three minutes. It is very important to spray the varnish at a distance of thirty centimeters from the surface. Finally, you can coat your tires with a special liquid to protect them and improve their appearance. So, the new wheels and tires are ready and it is impossible to distinguish them from new wheels from production!

Advantages of do-it-yourself restoration

It’s just wonderful when a person has the opportunity to do certain things renovation work with your own hands. It is both economical and useful for own development, because a person should always learn something new! In addition, creating something with your own hands brings indescribable psychological pleasure.

Just imagine how much money you need to spend to buy new wheels. You probably have everything you need to restore disks in your garage. If not, you can easily buy all the materials at your nearest hardware store. Just a few hours of your time, a little effort and new wheels for your car are ready!

Important! By creating new wheels with your own hands, you can make your desires and dreams come true, because only you have a clear idea of ​​what exactly your car should be like.

When purchasing materials, be sure to pay attention to the manufacturer, because the durability of the product will depend on the quality of the varnish and paint. Low-quality paint materials quickly deteriorate, thereby worsening the appearance of the wheels. By saving on the purchase of paint, you risk repeating the restoration in a short period of time. Choose for your work acrylic paints and varnishes, they provide the highest protection and attractive appearance. You can familiarize yourself with the instructions in detail by watching the video, which details all the stages and subtleties of painting car rims.

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