Forget about the inconvenience by using spray paint on your rims.

Typically, stamped steel wheels are painted with acrylic paint. It can be either matte or glossy. Sometimes drivers use nitro paint, liquid rubber, alkyd-melamine suspensions, and powder compounds. All of the listed paints are sold in the store in the form, some (except for powder) - in aerosol cans.

To paint car rims, you must first select the right primer. For example, acrylic paint will adhere well if you use a universal type acrylic primer.

In many countries, the use of nitrogen-based material is prohibited. This is why it is better to use acrylic paint. When choosing a primer, you should strive to ensure that its shade is similar to the color of the coloring composition.

To paint wheel rims at home, you should not use powder paint. To work with it, you must have special equipment, as well as certain experience.

Which paint for car wheels to choose

You can update the appearance of your car wheels in 2 ways. One of them is associated with considerable physical effort and an impressive investment of time, but it is cheap.

The second painting route requires a much larger amount of money.

But coloring is quick and hassle-free. At its core, the technology for applying paint coating both in your garage and in a car service is the same. Consists of the following stages. Firstly, cleaning the car disk from dirt and old layers of paint, varnish, primer (inside and out).

Secondly, thorough surface preparation: removing dents, nicks, carrying out repeated grinding and other operations. Thirdly, coating of car wheels with paint and varnish (2-3 layers with periodic drying).

For powder insulation, after the 3rd stage comes the 4th, which consists of polymerization - sintering - of a new layer with a base.

The process is carried out in special chambers, the temperature of which is not less than +200 degrees Celsius.

The final stage of painting technology is drying in a room with good ventilation (where there is no dust).

The most time-consuming are the first two stages. Both the effectiveness of the updated look and the long-term integrity of the coating depend on the thoroughness of their execution. Most of the operations in the service are automated.

To paint car wheels, professional reagents, devices and equipment are used: sandblasting machine, drying cabinets, etc. For a cosmetic update, acrylic paint is suitable.

You can carry out this process yourself.

If there are significant defects, you should think about powder technology. The main disadvantage of acrylic spray paint is the lower degree of durability compared to high-quality powder coating. Based on physical and chemical properties, the dye is divided into 2 groups: thermoplastic paints, fused to the disk area and fixed to microcracks; thermosetting coatings, which when heated become liquid and, spreading over the prepared surface, enter into a chemical reaction with it.

The process of applying protective paint to car wheels can be timed to coincide with the new season or a specific event, for example:

• for an upcoming off-road trip into the wilderness;
• after hitting a pothole, walking along an icy road or mountain serpentine road;
• when involved in an accident.

The time when painting the car's rims is required is determined visually. The main criterion is the current condition, visible by the presence of defects:

• cracks, chips, potholes;
• corrosion of the coating by chemical reagents, for example those that utility workers use to “fight” icing;
• damage to the integrity of the paint layer under the influence of repeated high-pressure washing.

You should not postpone the event “for later”.

Every day of hard work for the benefit of the car owner reduces the service life of the disk. Make your four-wheeled friend look attractive.

Repairing and painting alloy car wheels at home. Selection of technology and materials.

Alloy wheels are now installed on every second car, this is a kind of trend. Such details give the car a more attractive appearance and make it look more expensive. But, like any part, with long-term use, such discs wear out and need restoration.

There may be several reasons that may prompt a car owner to repair and paint alloy wheels:

1. Damaged paint layer of products. This most often occurs due to mechanical damage or due to exposure to the external environment and chemical reagents.
2. Mechanical damage in the form of large scratches, chips or dents.
3. Buying a used car that originally had alloy wheels in poor condition.

In this article we will look at how to restore the appearance of disks with your own hands at home, using improvised tools.

Photo examples of disk recovery.

Selection of materials and necessary equipment

The first thing that novice car painters start with is choosing the type of paint. For alloy wheel rims, three types of paint are most often used:

1. Powder paint is a dry polymer-based material. The result can be a high-quality and durable coating, but such paint is rarely used by craftsmen at home, since it requires expensive equipment, in particular a furnace in which the part is processed. Most often, powder materials are processed either in a factory or in professional workshops that have a full range of equipment for this type of material.
2. Acrylic enamels. This is the most popular type of material when painting alloy car wheels as a beginner. It is sold in liquid form and can be sprayed either with a spray gun or using an aerosol can. The application technology is simple, and the acrylic paint itself reliably protects the metal from external influences. It is this paint that we will talk about in this article.
3. Liquid rubber. This is a less common type of paint that is often used on SUVs. It also holds up well and is more resistant to mechanical stress than acrylic, but also more expensive.

If we consider the general kit for carrying out work on the restoration of alloy car wheels, the list will be as follows:

• sandpaper, metal brushes and a grinder, or a drill with grinding attachments. Abrasives will be needed with different grain sizes, from coarse cleaning to fine finishing grinding.
• napkins and rags.
• degreaser.
• putty.
• primer.
• finishing paint.
• varnish (if necessary).
• rags.
• solvent.
• personal protective equipment: gloves, respirator, safety glasses.

When purchasing primer, paint and varnish, try to choose materials from the same manufacturer to avoid defects based on incompatible compositions.

Additional equipment you will need:

• If you plan to apply the material with a spray gun, you will need the spray gun itself and an air compressor.
• as already written above, for better cleaning it is better to use an electric drill.
• CD holders can be made from wire and attached to the ceiling in the garage.
• An IR heater can speed up the drying process of new paintwork.

In most cases, ordinary car enthusiasts who are not involved in professional painting apply primer, paint, or varnish from aerosol cans and get a very high-quality result at the end.

Technology for restoring alloy wheels using acrylic paint

If you decide to do all the work yourself, then try to follow the technology and sequence of steps for repairing your car disks.

Preparatory stage of work

Step 1. Remove the rims from the car, and if desired, you can remove the tires. But if you don’t want to do this, then the rubber itself can be covered with masking tape and film and thus protect it from paint and varnish materials.

Step 2. Clean the discs from dirt, dust, resins and other things. To do this, they are washed using auto chemicals.

Step 3. Analysis of the condition of these parts. If there are chips or deep parameters, they should be noted in order to be eliminated during subsequent stages of processing. If the rims are bent, you may even need to take them to a tire shop and have them rolled. For cast products this is no problem and such edits will help restore the geometry of the disks.

Step 4. Removing old damaged paintwork. Blistering paint and other coating defects are sanded using a relay and a metal stripping attachment. If there are traces of corrosion, they also need to be cleaned down to metal.

Step 5. Degrease the part, for example, using white spirit. Wipe the entire surface with a cloth.

Step 6. We fill in all previously identified deep scratches and chips with putty, wait for it to dry, sand and, if necessary, apply another layer. There can be several such layers of putty until the surface is completely leveled.

Step 7. Degrease the entire disk and hang it on a wire fastener that has already been installed in advance to the garage ceiling.

This completes the preparatory work.

Applying paintwork to a cast wheel

Here the whole process can be divided into four operations.

Step 1: Primer. It is sprayed in 2 - 3 layers, with a break between layers of 15 - 20 minutes. To speed up drying, use an IR heater. The primer protects the metal from corrosion and ensures increased adhesion of the coating to the part itself. The tone of the primer should be selected according to the color of the base paint. For example, if it is light, then the soil should be light.

Step 2. Apply paint. Typically, alloy wheels are painted with a spray can from a distance of 40 - 50 cm. A total of 2 layers are applied, sometimes a third is applied if the second main layer has errors somewhere. The break between layers is still 15 - 20 minutes. Be especially careful to paint all curves and cavities so as not to leave gaps. The number of such “problem areas” depends on the shape and design of the disc.

Step 3. Varnish layer. It is also applied in 2 stages. Add this material if you want to give it a more intense shine.

Step 4: Polishing.

You can use newly painted wheels after 2–3 days.

Video instructions for restoring paintwork on alloy wheels.

Some tips for beginners

Below we will give you some tips that will help you restore your car alloy wheels better.

1. Do not neglect the preparation stage and thoroughly clean the surface from the old coating and rust, otherwise this may result in the new layer of paint swelling and repeated repairs.
2. Maintain time intervals for drying the layers. Otherwise, various defects may occur.
3. Work in a dry, warm, clean, and ventilated garage to keep the surface of your discs free from dust, insects, sand, etc. Make sure there is good lighting so you don't miss any areas of the product.
4. Do not try to spray all the material in one layer, there is a high probability of smudges, and they can be eliminated by drying the paint and removing the sagging with sandpaper, after which you will need to repaint the part again. It is better to divide the paint application into two stages, the first thin layer and the second thicker and more thorough.

As you can see, if you follow the technology and buy quality materials, you can do everything yourself and get a good result. Have you painted your wheels in your garage, and are you satisfied with the results of such work? We are waiting for answers in the comments.

How to paint stamped wheels without removing the rubber

It is better to do this perpendicular to the first layer, not forgetting the edge of the rim.

If two layers of soil completely cover the surface of the disk, then this is enough; if not, then another 1-3 layers should be applied. After the primer has been applied, two options for applying paint are possible: If after applying the primer there are no streaks, debris or other paint defects left on the surface of the disc, then after 20 minutes you can begin applying the first layer of paint. This method is used if it is necessary to correct existing defects.

The applied primer should be dried for at least 2-3 hours, depending on the ambient temperature. To speed up the process, you can use forced drying. Next, using abrasive sandpaper with a grain size of P220-P240, all defects are eliminated, and if necessary (scuffs to iron appear), then another layer of primer is applied.

Do-it-yourself colorist painting wheels

Wheel rims, as in the photo, will help tremendously change the look of the car. Traditionally, several types of coatings are used to paint rims: Video tutorial on how to paint rims in 5 minutes Let's look at each of these methods and try to figure out which one is the most rational, which one is suitable for painting in garage conditions, which one is the most effective and for which type of wheels.

Paint in aerosol cans is a simple and affordable way to paint rims. Any detergent will do for this, but it is better to wash with a brush.

After this, you need to remove the old paintwork.

You can use chemicals if you know the composition of the old paint. But, as a rule, the old coating is removed mechanically. Before painting, the wheels need to be washed to remove dirt. The paint is applied in several layers until the primer is completely covered. Liquid rubber is very convenient because it is easy to remove. Painting the wheels to look like chrome is also a kind of imitation of a chrome surface. Not everyone can truly chrome or nickel plate a disk, since the process is expensive and is performed only in specialized workshops.

Therefore, they taught acrylic paint “to imitate chrome” to imitate a chrome surface. This is the same paint in a can, only with special additives that give the surface some resemblance to chrome applied by galvanic method. Any method of painting rims will be appropriate if the owner of the car has excellent taste, a healthy imagination and a sense of proportion.

Experiment, and your car will definitely become unique, bright and worthy of attention.

How to choose auto enamel for wheels?

Recently, paints that imitate chrome or gold plating have become popular. It is very important that the painted wheels look harmonious in relation to the rest of the car’s exterior elements and, of course, in relation to each other. For example, if chrome paint is selected, it should have the same color intensity and shine on all wheels.

When choosing paint for alloy wheels, you need to focus on its quality and buy products from well-known manufacturers, because low-quality paint will not last long, especially since the wheels experience enormous loads and need reliable protection.

It is important to purchase spray paint from the same batch, because the slightest inconsistencies in shades will ruin the entire impression and reduce your efforts to zero.

Necessary equipment and materials

Painting wheels yourself with powder paint in a regular garage requires expensive equipment. This is a sandblasting machine necessary for thoroughly removing the remnants of the old coating and perfectly leveling the surface. You will also need a heat chamber - after degreasing the surface, applying an anti-corrosion coating and powder coating, you will need to carry out heat treatment (“bake” it). If you do not do this constantly, then in a private garage it is very difficult to provide, properly equip and carry out this technological cycle. Therefore, let's look at a simpler option available in a regular garage - painting wheels using acrylic paints.

At home, sandblasting can be replaced with a drill with various additional attachments. Don't skimp when purchasing them, because... These attachments can also be used for other work, for example, for polishing a car body or glass with your own hands.

Also during the work we will need the following materials:

• Brush;
• Detergent (powder);
• Sandpaper of various abrasiveness (from 200 to 600);
• Automotive finishing putty;
• 2-3 cans of primer;
• 3-4 cans of special paint;
• 1 can of clear varnish;
• Bottle of solvent 646;
• Protective sealed glasses and gloves.

Painting technology

The technology depends on the equipment and the workplace. For home use, it is better to choose acrylic enamel in cans. Particular attention should be paid to individual parts of the disks. Let's define the basic rules:

1. You need to apply the composition from the center.
2. Do not spray too close or too far from the structure.
3. If the composition begins to leak a little, then it is worth using a dry hardener.
4. Coat evenly. The shade of the color directly depends on the thickness of the layer.
5. The room must be spacious or painting can be done outdoors.

IMPORTANT! In the latter case, there is a danger of dust or grains getting in. Do not press too hard on the start button of the spray can and do not waste paint.

Necessary materials and equipment

When purchasing enamel, pay attention to the expiration date of the product.

You will also need additional materials for painting yourself:

• Automotive soil.
• Varnish.
• Acetone.
• Auto putty.
• Sandpaper.
• Hardener.
• Gloves.
• Respirator.
• Grinding machine.
• Construction hairdryer.

Sandpaper should be purchased with fine grain. It may only be needed if there are defects or deep scratches on the disc. Primer and putty should be purchased from the same manufacturer as the enamel. Instead of a grinder, you can use a drill with a special attachment. You can do without a hair dryer; acrylic enamel dries well even at room temperature.

IMPORTANT! If you purchase an aerosol can of paint, then you only need a brush or roller to remove smudges.

Preparing for work

Let's analyze the main stages of preparation:

1. You need to remove the tires, hubcaps and plugs.
2. Clean the disc from dirt using a brush and detergents.
3. Allow the material to dry thoroughly.
4. Sanding.
5. If there are deep scratches, use putty.
6. Degrease the surface with solvent.

The last stage of preparation is the primer. Painting process The primer is applied in at least two layers. The interval between applications is 20 minutes. Under no circumstances apply a second coat to a poorly dried surface. Apply the first layer with an aerosol at a distance of 40 cm. If acrylic enamel was purchased in a jar, then use a brush or roller. The next layer is applied no earlier than after 20 minutes. 2-3 treatments are enough.

The quality of spray from a can depends on the ambient temperature. It is desirable that there be a moderate temperature: +15 - +20 degrees. Those elements that do not need painting should be taped with masking tape. Spray paint is applied directly from the center of the structure. The final result is secured with a final varnish coating.

Security measures

Let's define safety rules during painting work:

• Special clothing.
• Safety glasses and gloves.
• The room should be well ventilated, and if painting takes place outside, there should be no drafts.
• Respirator.
• It is necessary to use special safety glasses to prevent harmful substances from entering the eyes.

If you follow these rules, painting will take place without problems and harm to health.

Materials and equipment

· Sandpaper. You will need 4 sheets of fine and coarse sandpaper. It is better if it is immediately prepared for mounting on a grinding wheel installed in a drill.

· Two rolls of medium-width masking tape.

· Paint (preferably acrylic) – four cans, different colors possible if you intend to make an original tuning.

· Acrylic primer – 2 cans.

· One can of automotive varnish intended for exterior use.

· Respirator.

· Solvent and rags for degreasing disks and removing stains from them.

The color palette of acrylic paints is much richer than that of powder paints. Depending on the quality of paint and primer purchased, as well as the conditions under which painting will be done, the entire process takes from two to five days.

As an epilogue: how to get a quality wheel painting service in a paint shop

Contacting the first office you come across is fraught with danger. Painting may not proceed correctly, and the disc may even be damaged due to overheating in the drying chamber. Therefore, dialogue comes first. Let's look at the little things that you should focus on when looking for a powder painting service, which is now especially popular:

• Painting time is at least two days.
• The number of sets to be painted at the same time is no more than two.
• Geometry correction - cold method.

Of course, during the meeting, topics about colors and technology should be raised. If it is convenient to look at a palette from a catalog, then it is better to get acquainted with the painting process directly in action - during a tour of the paint shop.

Keep the conversation constructive. The wording “do it as it was” or “I want this color” is completely inappropriate. During productive cooperation, it is customary to stipulate the following things:

• Job guarantees.
• Number of inclusions on the paintwork: on average, there are up to four “grains of sand” per disc, barely noticeable at close range. Demanding customers do not allow the presence of “grains of sand” on the front part of the wheel.
• No damage to bolt wells.
• Proper balancing.
• Cost of car storage service without disks per day, if provided.

Source of the article: https://autostadt.su/kak-krasit-kolesnye-diski/

How to paint car rims yourself

As you know, car wheels are most susceptible to mechanical damage. The wheels rotate at high speed. All this leads to the destruction of the paintwork, as small stones hit the wheel and destroy the paint. Of course, any company specializing in painting will help restore the original appearance of the wheels. However, it should be noted that this pleasure is not cheap. However, painting car rims yourself is not so difficult - the main thing is that you have the desire.

Before painting the wheels yourself, you need to acquire:

• iron hand brush;
• sandpaper of several sizes;
• primer for cars;
• putty for cars;
• several cans of automotive paint for wheels;
• abrasive paste for grinding;
• several cans of clear car varnish.

Wheel cleaning

Now you need to clean the wheels. The old paint must be removed, but knowing that it will not be so easy. Wheel paint is one of the most durable. Try using a chisel or an old knife and pick out any chips. Afterwards, you need to use an electric drill with a metal brush attachment and perform a final cleaning of the surface of the car rim. It must be remembered that the better the surface is cleaned, the better the new paint will adhere, and the better the wheel itself will look.

The next procedure is the final cleaning of the surface by hand. At this stage we will need sandpaper. Power tools are, of course, good at cleaning surfaces, but it is best to complete this procedure with your hands. Use coarser-grit sandpaper initially and gradually work your way down to a smaller grit. After thorough cleaning, the surface must be washed with gasoline or acetone to degrease the surface. The surface of the material to be painted must be very clean and always free of grease, otherwise the paint will simply not adhere well to it. Respect your work.

Painting

The very last moment has come - this, of course, is painting. This moment is perhaps the most solemn, since we had to work hard to remove the old coating, but this is also the most important procedure. There is no need to rush here and the main thing is to do everything right. If you do something wrong, then all the previous work will completely go down the drain. But you shouldn’t be afraid, if you don’t rush and do everything according to the instructions, then everything will definitely work out. As they say, the eyes are afraid, but the hands do. By the way, about the eyes and hands, they need to be protected from paint. Before you paint car rims yourself, you must first put on special glasses and a respirator. You must wear gloves on your hands. It is prohibited to paint without a respirator and glasses, as you can be poisoned by paint fumes or damage your eyesight.

Helpful advice

Before painting, it is necessary to degrease the surface again. The can of paint must be constantly shaken and kept within 40 centimeters from the surface to be painted. It is necessary to carry the can evenly without delay, applying the paint evenly. The painting procedure is carried out several times with a break of 15 minutes. If defects are noticeable, there is no need to worry, because everything can be corrected and the painting procedure can be repeated. Afterwards, the paint is allowed to dry and the disc is then varnished. As is obvious, painting car rims yourself is not very difficult, the main thing is to approach this issue responsibly and take your time, then everything will definitely work out.

How to paint wheel rims with your own hands

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.

There are two main types of car wheels: Painting of one type or another is practically the same; of course, you need to choose different paint, one that best suits the material from which the product is made. 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.

We paint car rims step by step and very carefully so as not to miss anything.

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

First, clean the disks to perfect condition:

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

Sandpaper will help you with this.

If necessary, you can use other available materials that will not damage the base of the disk. Before painting, we polish the disc and bring it to a state of perfect cleanliness. After this, cover the tire with a protective film and attach it with a 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.

When and why should you paint alloy wheels?

As it may seem, alloy wheels do not require maintenance. In fact, this is far from the case. First of all, they need to be regularly removed from dirt, washed and cleaned. At the same time, you should not use aggressive chemicals when washing, so as not to damage the protective varnish coating.

To increase the service life of alloy wheels, painting is required at a minimum. This allows the protective coating to be restored. If the disc is severely damaged, a comprehensive restoration is needed, including repair of alloy discs.

How to paint car rims correctly

However, the painting of discs can also be caused by a more prosaic reason - the nondescript appearance of the discs acquired during operation. The result of this is the formation of various types of chips, dents and scratches on the surface of the discs.

There are two ways to paint car rims: 1.

Contact a specialist to paint wheels in an industrial environment by applying powder paint.

2. Paint it yourself using acrylic paints. To perform high-quality painting of car rims, you need to prepare the following: · Sandpaper. You will need 4 sheets of fine and coarse sandpaper. It is better if it is immediately prepared for mounting on a grinding wheel installed in a drill. · Two rolls of medium-width masking tape. · Paint (preferably acrylic) – four cans, different colors possible if you intend to make an original tuning.

· One can of automotive varnish intended for exterior use. · Solvent and rags for degreasing disks and removing stains from them. The color palette of acrylic paints is much richer than that of powder paints.

Depending on the quality of paint and primer purchased, as well as the conditions under which painting will be done, the entire process takes from two to five days.

The whole process is carried out in several stages: 1.

First you need to make sure that the surface of the disk is even.

This stage is best left to specialists who have special equipment for detecting irregularities on disks and straightening them. 5. The cleaned disc must be degreased using a solvent.

After this procedure, the surface of the disk should dry well.

6. Apply primer to a dry and clean disc.

The best result is achieved if the primer is applied in three layers.

After applying each layer, allow the treated surface to dry. When performing each stage, it is imperative to use personal protective equipment, since both the dust of the old paint being removed and the fumes of the primer and acrylic paint are harmful to the human lungs.

Methods for painting alloy wheels at home

It's no secret that every motorist tries to keep his “swallow” in the best condition. This applies not only to issues of serviceability, but also to appearance. After all, if it comes to selling, it will bring in extra money.

Cast wheel, powder coated

One of the most noticeable elements of any car is the wheel rims. They are invisible when they look gray and dull, but they immediately distinguish the car from others when they are well-groomed and look original. But during operation, discs experience the greatest wear of any visible element - they suffer from countless holes and potholes, from impacts from gravel and chemical reagents that utility services sprinkle on roads.

As a result, sooner or later the wheels lose their original shine and acquire many scratches, chips, various stains appear on them, and the appearance of the entire car suffers. Painting can solve this problem, and any car enthusiast can do it at home. This will also protect the wheels from future troubles and significantly extend their service life.

Economy wheel painting

Painting alloy wheels yourself with acrylic paints is also a good option for restoring their appearance. As with powder coating, the wheels must be prepared first. When painting tires at home, you don’t have to remove them, but simply cover them with something. For this purpose, as a rule, construction film and masking tape are used.

To prepare for painting you will need:

• sandpaper;
• rags;
• degreaser;
• primer.

The discs must first be cleaned of dirt using water and washing powder. Depending on how to clean the old coating (wet or dry), either regular or waterproof sandpaper is used. It doesn’t matter how the disk is cleaned; the main thing is to get a good result. For chips and scratches that cannot be removed with sandpaper, putty is used.

Primer and acrylic paint can be used in spray cans. The primer must be applied in 2-3 layers. Each layer must dry well. The last layer must be dried forcibly, for which a household hair dryer is suitable.

Next, paint is applied in 2-3 layers at intervals of 10-15 minutes. Immediately before painting, it would not hurt to apply an antistatic agent to avoid the adhesion of dust and small lint. Painting alloy wheels with your own hands is a painstaking procedure that requires patience and time. But as a result, the discs will look almost like new.

Tips and tricks

It is important to understand that for high-quality painting of alloy wheels, you need to carefully perform all operations, paying special attention to the preparatory work. Painting alloy wheels is only the final stage, and the durability of the new coating directly depends on how well the preparation for painting is done.

When applying paint, haste will also not give good results, especially if you try to immediately cover the surface with paint in one layer. As a rule, drips will appear as a result. If the streaks are not strong, they can be removed by polishing after drying, however, serious paintwork defects are much more difficult to remove and the overall appearance will be spoiled.

It is also advisable, especially if the discs are painted at home, to take into account that high humidity outside can cause poor quality of the finished result or large losses in time until complete drying. It is better to paint wheels in dry, sunny, warm and windless weather. By the way, the absence of wind will prevent accidental dust and sand from falling onto freshly painted surfaces.

The room where the discs are painted must be thoroughly cleaned before painting so that small particles do not fall on the painted surface. Let us also add that often when painting rims in artisanal conditions, small insects can stick to fresh paint or varnish. You should not immediately try to remove them and repaint the surface. In some cases, after drying, it is possible to remove traces of insects by polishing.

Painting stamped discs with your own hands is easy

For work we will need:

• an electric drill and a set of grinding attachments installed in it;
• aerosol can or paint;
• in the latter case, you will also have to acquire a spray gun, as well as a compressor unit;

Almost no one remembers the times when the need to paint stamped wheels was an almost insurmountable problem. Today, in addition to traditional ones, there are a variety of options for painting wheels.

You can do this with the help of: Do not forget that up to 70% of the quality of the final result depends on how well the preparatory work was done. It is for this reason that the preparatory stage must be treated very responsibly.

It is advisable to dwell on the last point in more detail.

In order for the fight against rust to be successful, it is necessary to prepare the following materials:

1. A set of sandpaper from P60 to P120. The number of sandpaper used depends on the depth of damage to the metal surface.
2. A rust converting chemical, plus some solvent.
3. A lot of rags.

Processing should begin with grinding work.

You can sand with sandpaper either by hand or using an attachment for an electric drill.

It looks like a metal brush.

The goal of this stage is to make the entire surface of the discs absolutely flat. The surface of the last layer must be processed. For this, fine-grained sandpaper is used. This is necessary to improve the adhesion of the paintwork. At the final stage, the painted surface is coated with varnish. It should also be applied in several layers - their number should not be less than two.

The time required for the varnish to dry completely is usually indicated on its packaging.

• The person doing the painting should not have exposed areas of the body at all stages. This will prevent chemicals from coming into contact with your skin.
• When cleaning the disc with a wire brush installed in a drill, be sure to wear safety glasses.
• At all stages, it is recommended to work in a respirator or any other protective mask. This will prevent mechanical and chemical elements from entering the lungs and nasal mucosa.

Existing dyeing methods

Gone are the days when car enthusiasts who wanted to do the painting themselves could only use nitro enamel, and, as a last resort, used oil and pentaphthalic paints. Now new chemical compositions have appeared, thanks to which it is possible to paint rims in several ways:

• using acrylic paints sold in aerosol cans;
• application of polymer coatings;
• the old method is painting with automotive nitro enamel;
• laying a layer of so-called liquid rubber;
• chrome plating

This is what a newly painted wheel on a car looks like

Not all of the options listed are suitable for implementation at home. Take a polymer (powder) coating that is very resistant to environmental influences and mechanical damage. It is applied using a certain technology, consisting of the following stages:

1. Surface preparation, including degreasing.
2. Priming with a special composition.
3. Application of powder enamel.
4. Curing the paintwork in an oven.

Reference. On sale you can find polymer paints that harden without heat treatment. But their strength and durability are not so high and in terms of performance properties they are equal to acrylic coatings.

Since not every home has an oven for heat treatment of painted products, this method is not suitable for the average car owner. Unless you go to a specialized auto repair shop, where they will apply the polymer with high quality and charge a decent price.

For the same reasons, it is almost impossible to perform chrome plating at home. This is a complex technological process that includes the sequential application of various components with several intermediate rinses with distilled water. Moreover, the time for placing chemicals on the surface is strictly regulated. Therefore, to give the wheels the effect of a chrome surface, you will again have to turn to professionals.

Wheel rim with chrome finish

Note. Chrome plating can be imitated using special “chrome effect” aerosol paints applied to a layer of black primer. True, you will have to spend money on expensive enamel, since using a cheap one will give you a “metallic” color, and not a shiny surface. The coloring technology is similar to the use of acrylic compositions, which will be discussed below.

How to paint alloy wheels

• If you paint in the summer, it is better to do it early in the morning or late evening to avoid the heat. For optimal painting, the temperature should be below +30 degrees Celsius. At high temperatures, the solvent from the lower layers of paint may not have time to evaporate, as a film will form on the surface of the coating. This causes paint coating defects such as boiling (see paintwork defects). Air humidity should be low.
• When spray painting, paint at a distance of 15-20 cm. Start with a thin, non-glossy coat.
• It is enough to paint only the outer part. There is no great need to paint the inside.
• Painting in thin layers will help avoid smudges. Apply thin layers with intermediate drying between layers for 5-10 minutes until you get an evenly painted surface.
• Paint with quick movements left and right. It is better to paint hard-to-reach places first. Subsequent layers may be thicker, but not too thick. The last layer can be made thicker by slightly slowing down the movements of the hand with the spray can.
• If you additionally coat the paint with varnish, then you need to wait 20 minutes before applying it, and then apply a thin layer. The principle of application is the same as with paint. You need to apply three layers. Two thin and one glossy, medium thickness.
• You need to wait 3-4 hours, after which you can put the wheels in place. After a day, the wheels can be used. Complete drying occurs in about a week.

The sequence of operations necessary for high-quality painting of wheels

Before you begin the actual work associated with painting wheels, it is important to clearly understand what needs to be done and in what order. The whole process is carried out in several stages:. 1. First you need to make sure the disk surface is even.

This stage is best left to specialists who have special equipment for detecting irregularities on disks and straightening them.

1. First, you should make sure that the surface of the disk is even. This stage is best left to specialists who have special equipment for detecting irregularities on disks and straightening them.

2. Purchase all of the above materials and necessary tools, if they are not available. When purchasing primer, paint and varnish, you should make sure that they are from the same manufacturer. Only compliance with this condition can give confidence that they will be compatible, which means they will fit securely and hold well. Experts recommend buying acrylic paint in cans. This will avoid the need to purchase special equipment such as a compressor or spray gun.

3. You should start working by thoroughly washing the disc. For this purpose, it is advisable to use washing powder, a brush and water supplied under pressure. This will allow you to get rid of any remaining sand and dirt, even if they are located in places where access is difficult. The washed discs are wiped dry with a rag, if possible, blown with compressed air and dried for several hours.

4. At this stage, the old paint and primer are completely removed from the discs. This can be done without the use of technology, that is, manually, using sandpaper, but it is best to use a special attachment that is fixed in the drill. Cleaning must be carried out so efficiently that no old paint remains even in the most hidden places.

5. The cleaned disc must be degreased using a solvent. After this procedure, the surface of the disk should dry well.

Which wheels can be powder coated?

Painting alloy wheel rims with powder paint is more economical than buying new ones to replace those that have become unusable. Stamped discs can also be painted. True, car owners often prefer to buy new ones, because... Unlike cast ones, they are not expensive.

For reference! Aluminum discs are not intended for applying powder and polymers: the technology and equipment for painting discs operate at high temperatures, aluminum is a low-melting metal and can melt in the chamber.

How and what to paint car rims Which paint is best for car rims

In most cases, acrylic or powder paints are used for these purposes. If you think that it will be enough just to refresh the old coating, then acrylic paint is suitable for you. One of its main advantages is its wide range of colors, which allows you to choose the desired color scheme for your car. The trading network presents samples from more than ten manufacturers, whose paints are ideal for application to car parts. However, when choosing, it is necessary to take into account that acrylic paints are highly susceptible to external factors. As a result, they quickly lose all their attractiveness. Powder paints are more durable in this regard. But their use requires the use of expensive and advanced technology.

According to this technology, the powder is applied to a disk and then fixed in a thermal chamber at high temperature. Powder paint is most suitable for alloy wheels. Because they were originally painted in this way. But in a garage it is hardly possible to use this painting method. This requires special equipment. You will also need a sandblasting unit to remove the old paintwork and level the surface of the disc. After cleaning, an anti-corrosion coating is applied. Next is powder paint, and finally heat treatment is carried out in a special chamber.

It is quite difficult to repeat this process in everyday conditions. How to paint your own wheels? It's quite simple. Instead of an industrial sandblasting machine, you can use an ordinary drill. We insert the required nozzle into the cartridge and carefully go through the entire surface of the disk. Next, using sandpaper we bring the cleaning to the final stage. After that, wash the entire disk with water. This is necessary in order to remove all dust. We prime the prepared disc and paint it. For painting you will need four cans of acrylic paint. It's quite simple. Now decide which paint for car wheels suits you best.

How to use spray paint for wheels?

Before spray paint (chrome color or any other shade) is applied to the prepared products, their surface must be coated with a primer. Before work, all surfaces that should not be painted must be covered with masking tape to protect them from splashes and drops.

It is necessary to paint wheels using a spray can at an ambient temperature of at least +10 °C.

The work is carried out in the following sequence:

1. First, you need to shake the can several times so that its contents acquire a homogeneous structure.
2. Application is carried out by spraying paint from a can at a distance of 25-30 cm from the surface of the product.
3. It is best to apply the paint in two layers, especially if it imitates a “chrome” coating, so the shine will be more intense and the color more effective. Each layer should dry in 15-20 minutes. Complete drying of the paint, as a rule, lasts at least 3 hours, provided that the ambient temperature does not fall below +20 ° C.

Typically, one can of paint is required for one wheel rim.

How to properly paint steel wheels yourself

1. Inspect the part for damage. Deep scratches need to be sanded down with a file, and dents should be straightened out.
2. Foci of corrosion are eliminated by grinding or chemical methods.

The last point needs more detailed consideration.

To combat rust you will need the following materials:

• Sandpaper P60 - P120, the required grit should correspond to the depth of damage to the metal.
• Rust converter and solvent.
• Rags.

• Electric drill and special attachments for grinding.
• Spray gun and compressor unit.
• Paint or spray can.
• Overalls and protective mask.
• Primer and solvent.
• Painting tape and rags.
• Sandpaper.

A sandblasting machine to remove corrosion would be quite useful, but it is quite possible to do without it.

Suitable compositions for coloring

The surface of the car rims is subject to constant load. The speed at which the machine most often moves can create noticeable pressure on the material.

Reference! Damage to discs is often caused by off-road driving, aggressive washing, and the use of low-quality cleaning products.

Acrylic

Acrylic compositions, the base of which is polyacrylate, are suitable for all types of surfaces. Acrylics are sold in cylinders suitable for spraying from a certain distance. All acrylic-based compositions are divided into glossy and matte types. The gloss of acrylic paint is enhanced by additional polishing.

Nitro enamels

Compositions that are often used to paint cars.

Liquid rubber

Rubber paint, or liquid rubber, is universal: it is suitable for creating a coating on steel, forged, titanium, and plastic elements. Rubber is available in several versions: luminous, metallic, chrome. Rubber creates a glossy or matte finish.

Powder

Powder coating is especially in demand when repairing cars. Machine parts are powder coated and then baked in an oven. The powder is able to create strong adhesion to the surface being treated, provided that proper grounding is created.

Glowing

Luminescent paint on wheels is an element of modern tuning.