It often happens that there is a set of discs in the garage that are not bent, but outwardly not in very good condition. It's a pity to throw away such disks and they take up space. Most of all, the appearance of disks deteriorates in winter due to spilled reagents on the roads from ice. It is sometimes expensive to buy a new set, and it is ugly to drive a "shabby" one. There is only one way out to bring the wheels into a suitable presentation - to paint them, it is cheaper, and the ability to give originality to your car.
It is necessary
Detergent, brush, fine sandpaper, masking tape, thinner, primer, paint, varnish
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to paint discs, then the first thing to be puzzled is to purchase the required materials. Soil, paint and varnish should be chosen special for rims: acrylic autoenamel for rims, acrylic colorless varnish, anti-corrosion acrylic primer - they have increased wear resistance to mechanical stress. For small items, it is best to use spray paint. Any solvent will work; the sandpaper should be fine - suitable for rubbing away scratches, not for creating them. As a detergent, shampoo for washing a car is suitable, in extreme cases, an ordinary washing powder.
Step 2
Before priming, the discs must be cleaned and washed from dirt and corrosion products using a brush with a plastic bristle; a toothbrush is perfect for washing in hard-to-reach places. Discs are washed and cleaned both from the outside and from the inside. It is better if the disks are without tires, it is much more convenient when painting, and simply because they are much easier this way, but if the tires are still operational, then you should not disassemble them, the disks can be painted like that.
Step 3
When the discs are washed, it is worth sanding them with sandpaper to a uniform matte finish, when the required effect is achieved, degrease the surface with a solvent and let the discs dry well. Now you need to separate the surface to be painted from the tire, for this you need thin cardboard and molar tape, we also wrap the wheel nipple with tape, so as not to paint it for one. You can start priming the disc. Apply 2-3 coats of primer with 15-20 minutes between coats to dry. Wait until the primer is completely dry.
Step 4
When the primer is completely dry, you can start painting the disc. Also apply 2-3 coats of paint at intervals of 15-20 minutes. Apply the paint evenly, avoiding the formation of smudges. After the paint has dried, you can apply varnish, it is also applied in 2-3 layers with an interval of 25-30 minutes. Wait until the varnish is completely dry, you may need to leave the discs to dry overnight, then turn the disc over and repeat the painting procedure on the back of the disc. Leave the discs for a day to completely dry the paint. Now you can surprise the familiar with the original color of the wheels of your car. Believe me, there will be no indifferent people.
