Finally, to put your mind at rest, unless you are a professional alloy wheel repair specialist in your spare time, a professional alloy wheel repair will be of a far higher quality than painting your wheels yourself. Our technicians go through an extensive training process to ensure that they produce only the very best results. This means all our work is fully guaranteed. Alloy wheels are made of an alloy of aluminum or magnesium and are used on many vehicles instead of traditional steel wheels. It’s the method that has been used in car repair shops and by professional wheel refurbishers for decades. Leaving aside being a faster and more efficient process, allowing a professional to repair your alloy is also likely to be more convenient for you. Unlike traditional with bodyshops, most ChipsAway specialists are mobile. What this means is that they can complete the repair at a time and place most suitable for you. Giving you time to carry on with your day. The surface is now primed. However, for increased top coat adhesion and a high gloss finish E-Tech recommend that you apply a layer/s of E-Tech Technik Repaired Surface Primer, Part No. ER00109

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Do you advise to give the wheels a light coat of surface primer before the colour coat, or take a gamble and apply the colour coat over the etch? Primer is a type of paint that is used as a base coat on metal surfaces before applying the final finish. This will remove any dirt and grime that could prevent the paint from adhering properly. Sand the surfaceIn this guide, we will provide you with some methods you can use at home for alloy wheel refurbishment. Plus, the most common materials to use and how to apply them. I have also written a guide on painting steering wheel if you might wanna have a look at that too. Tools for spray painting allow wheels The surface is now ready to have the top coat of paint applied. On smooth surfaces like stainless steel and galvanised metals you must sand (key) the area to be etched before applying the Self-Etch Primer to ensure good adhesion.

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I'm busy refurbing one of my alloy wheels and have just applied the etching primer and noticed that it states on the can that I need to wait 24 hours for the solvents to dissolve before applying a primer. I was hoping that I could apply a basecoat on top of the etching primer. Is it really necessary to apply a primer on top of etching primer?Seal and protect. To seal and protect your newly refinished wheel, it’s important to use a clear coat or sealant. This will help protect the aluminum from further oxidation and UV damage. Once you have applied the desired number of coats, allow the paint to dry completely before removing the masking tape and reassembling the wheels. I'm using the E-Tech Silver alloy wheel paint: http://www.t4srus.co.uk/e-tech-alloy-wheel-paint-in-silver-400ml-1423-p.asp