How to paint cast or stamped wheels yourself? Tips and examples. What is better to use for painting wheel rims and how to apply car enamel on them? Necessary equipment and materials

When restoring the attractive appearance of the car, the wheels also require attention. Exposure to sand, stones and aggressive chemical substances they are exposed no less than the rest of the body parts, while complete replacement these details will cost a pretty penny. If you want to save money and get the same result for a smaller amount, order the painting of wheels in "AUTOCOLOUR".

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

Examples of our work - painting discs

Our masters will quickly and efficiently perform painting discs for refreshing the exterior of a car after a long operation or an accident, when creating an exclusive design or as part of pre-sale preparation of a vehicle.

Painting disks includes their dismantling and installation, grinding and priming the surface, applying paint and protective varnish. We use modern materials that dry 30 minutes after application, so 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 on them? Then we are waiting for you seven days a week at the AUTOTSVET car service near the Tushinskaya metro station. We will do everything quickly, neatly and beautifully!

Wheels are a very vulnerable spot in any car. It is they who take on the maximum impact: impacts of oncoming stones, curbs, tree branches. Alloy wheels are especially susceptible to wear; when hitting an obstacle, they can not only bend, but also crack or scratch in some places, and they appearance becomes unsightly. However, the situation can be corrected; for this, special paint for discs is used.

Wheel rims are painted for two main reasons:

• if the discs have lost their original appearance and require restoration;
• painting for decorative purposes - for example, luminous paint for wheels will give the car originality and make it stand out from the crowd.

In the second case, special colors are often used that attract attention, often they use paint for disks with the “chrome” effect.

Types of car paints

Painting wheels is not only a decorative move, but also protection. Modern coatings are able to reliably protect the metal from corrosion. There are several types of such paints, they all differ in composition and purpose.

Powder

Powder paints for painting rims are popular with motorists due to their durability and high resistance to various kinds of influences. Among the serious advantages are the possibility of applying to almost any type of titanium, steel discs.

The disadvantage of powder paints is the need for special equipment - the dye in the form of a powder according to technology should be melted at a temperature of about 200 degrees. That is why powder technology not suitable for aluminum - aluminum wheels can be deformed.

The staining technology involves cleaning the stamp from the old coating by sandblasting. Then the surface is thoroughly degreased, covered with primer and a dye is applied in a special spray booth.

It will take at least a day for the paint to dry completely. It is possible to do such work in garage conditions with your own hands, but it is unprofitable.

Acrylic

Acrylic paint works well for painting wheels. This option is the best choice. It is very convenient to use acrylic, and you can apply it yourself - the dye is sold in an aerosol, but you can also work with an airbrush. It is possible to paint disks with aerosol acrylic paint quickly and efficiently, and at the same time inexpensively.

Among the main advantages, one can single out the complete protection of the surface from the effects of precipitation. Road reagents will also not be able to harm the painted surface. But it must be borne in mind that acrylic has an average durability.

Spray paint for discs is chosen in most cases because of its affordable price and ease of use - the spray allows you to get quality result in the fastest time possible.

Before applying spray paint, it is imperative to treat the disc with abrasive materials. Next, the contents of the can are thoroughly mixed (the can must be shaken for three minutes) - this way the color uniformity is achieved. Then, without fail, a test spray is made on any other area, if the paint is sprayed well and evenly, it can also be applied to the discs.

Compared to powder dyes, the advantage here is the possibility of quick drying - the painted surface dries in just 10 minutes. Choice colors also extensive, spray paint is available in any shade, but silver paint (chrome-like) is popular.

If you add a little phosphor to acrylic, you can get luminous paint - the wheels will glow in the dark, which will attract prying eyes. The brightness of the glow depends on how strongly the phosphor is “saturated” with light.

Rubber

Rubber paints are in great demand among those who like to highlight their car, tune it in every possible way. The reason for the great popularity of such coatings was their versatility. They can be used not only on metal, but also on plastic, glass. The coating can be either matte or glossy, this gives customers the opportunity to choose what they want.

On sale there is also a rubber luminescent paint that glows. The composition contains a special pigment - a phosphor, which accumulates light during the day, and begins to emit it at night. It turns out an interesting glowing effect.

Applying dye to cast wheels is very convenient. Spray aerosol paint for wheels in two or three layers of small thickness. The surface will be smooth and even. The process may take an hour or more. In this case, the primer of the discs as preparatory stage can be skipped.

In the video: painting wheels with Plasti Dip liquid rubber.

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Body

body paints are an alkyd one-component composition, produced in aerosols. The product has increased strength and wear resistance, has good adhesion.

Body paint is distinguished by affordable cost, low consumption (the optimal number of applied layers is two or three). Ideal as a paint for stamped rims as well as cast versions. It should be applied with a spray gun. How much material is needed to paint one wheel is usually indicated on the bank, but the consumption is small.

Motip

Unlike Body enamels for Motip discs, these are acrylic-based compounds designed to give an attractive appearance. Products from Motip have all the advantages of acrylic paints, the compositions protect the surface from various impacts, have high adhesion.

The palette has black, white, golden colors. The texture can be matte or glossy. All products are supplied exclusively in cans.

How to paint: the enamel is sprayed onto a cleaned and degreased surface, holding the can at a distance of 30-40 cm. The material is ideal as a paint for alloy wheels.

As an analogue, you can use Kudo products - these are spray paints based on liquid rubber good quality.

What paint to paint depends on the goals - if you need to give the surface gloss and shine, and not just protect it from corrosion, then it is better to use acrylic and rubber coatings. Painting discs with luminous paint will make the car doubly original.

How to paint wheels yourself (2 videos)

Paints of different brands (25 photos)

But it happens that there is no such possibility, or damage is noticeable only on one disk, or you just like them and do not want to change them. In this case, they carry out repair and construction work in a specialized service station or on their own. Painting discs yourself will take you more time and effort, but the result may not differ much from the work of professionals, especially if you try to follow the technology used in professional service centers as much as possible. And each time you will get better and better, because the necessary skills and experience will be acquired.

Paint selection

Necessary equipment and materials

Do-it-yourself disks powder paint in a conventional garage requires expensive equipment. This is the sandblasting machine you need to carefully remove the remnants of the old coating and perfectly level 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 all the time, then it is very difficult to provide, competently equip and carry out this technological cycle in a private garage. Therefore, let's look at a simpler option available in a conventional garage - painting discs with acrylic paints.

At home, sandblasting can be replaced with a drill with various additional nozzles. Do not be stingy when buying them, because. these nozzles can also be used for other work, for example, for polishing the body or glass of a car with your own hands.

Also in the process of work we will need the following materials:

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

Painting technology

Take care of your own safety - all painting work should be carried out in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Do not forget about the mandatory use of personal protective equipment: use goggles and gloves.

Surface preparation

Before degreasing and, the surface of the disc should be prepared: cleaned of the old paintwork. Wash the disc thoroughly using a brush and a suitable detergent to old paint departed quickly. From hard-to-reach places, it can be picked out with an awl or a thin screwdriver. Or, go over the surface thoroughly with a drill using the appropriate nozzle. Then we begin to work with sandpaper: we carefully, long and monotonously sand the entire surface of the disk without exception. First coarse, then finer and finest at the end. At the final stage, it is recommended to water the surface to be treated more often in order to achieve better polishing and wash off the remnants of the sanded material.

Because we don't paint new disk, then in any case it has various chips, defects and dents on the rim. To eliminate them, we use automotive finishing putty. After it dries, we pass again with fine sandpaper, pouring water on top.

Primer

After the surface is prepared, we proceed to the next stage of work - priming. Before doing this, do not forget to degrease the cleaned surface with a solvent. Start applying the primer from the beginning inner surface disk, then go to the outer. Before spraying, do not forget to shake the can well, and repeat this procedure from time to time. Work slowly, making sure that the primer evenly lays down on the prepared surface. Hold the primer can at a distance of 25-30 cm from the surface. Allow the surface to dry thoroughly and apply another coat or two, allowing time to dry. To make the drying process go faster, you need to think about blowing. For this, a building hair dryer or, in extreme cases, a regular wife's hair dryer is suitable. In any case, it is better to start painting the next day so that the primer is completely dry.

Painting and varnishing

Well, now the surface of the disk is primed and dried, which means that you can proceed directly to painting and varnishing. It is advisable to choose paint and varnish from the same manufacturer and read the instructions before use. The technology of these processes is similar to the priming procedure. It is better to paint on a spread out piece of polyethylene or cloth to avoid dust getting on the painted surface. We apply 2-3 layers of paint with breaks of 10-15 minutes and 2 layers of colorless varnish with the same interval. After applying the first coat of varnish, check the surface for unevenness and, if necessary, sand with sandpaper or abrasive paste. Wait about a week for the painted and varnished disc to dry completely. Polish the finished disc with a special polish - this is not necessary, but very impressive.

During the painting process, do not forget about the spare wheel disk. If the end result does not satisfy you, do not be discouraged, repeat all over again. You have gained invaluable experience, and now you know how to paint wheels, avoiding the mistakes made.

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

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

Painted car alloy wheels

Also, painting rims with your own hands will help save on the purchase of used products, which, even with good performance, can 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 processing and applying a primer - this will prevent the development of corrosion.

The most important questions for the motorist in the implementation of these works are the following questions:

• What do you need to paint a wheel rim?
• How much paint should be applied to the surface to paint the wheels well?

Do-it-yourself wheel rim painting

Consumables

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

To paint 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 means serves as a starting point, and the second - top coat, which ensures the durability of paint for auto disks;
• sheets of sandpaper with different grain sizes;
• electric drill with a brush head;
• solvent and degreaser;
• putty (if there are signs of corrosion, chips or dents);
• rags with wire to help hang auto wheels;
• powerful hair dryer
• skin and face protection products.

Consumables for painting rims on a car

Preparatory stage

After the materials for painting the disks are purchased, it is required to remove the number of auto disks for which processing and painting will be carried out from the tires, as well as to dismantle the plastic plugs.

After that, the preparation of 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.
• Removal of corrosion, scratches and chips on the surface of automotive components. This is possible with 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 of a surface outside and inside. After it, it is possible to paint alloy wheels with your own hands.

Coloring technology

Painting a car and, in particular, its local painting, includes the following steps:

• Applying a primer. The primer composition should be applied in 2-3 layers. If required, after applying a layer of primer, it is necessary to go over with fine-grained sandpaper, ensuring perfect smoothness. Usually, a complete set of products 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 discs with acrylic or rubber paint, you need to keep a spray can or spray gun at a distance of 20-30 cm. If you want to use a powder composition, then the discs should preferably be painted using special equipment for this enamel, which heats it up to a temperature of +200 degrees. Both priming and painting discs 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 an alloy wheel with an airbrush

• 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 with 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.

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

Painted alloy wheel

Component Care

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

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

Spray for the care of an alloy wheel

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

• Minimize the contact of the wheels and the curb when parking, so as not to expose the painted components to the risk of dents;
• immediately after the paint has dried on the products, apply a protective varnish, and then polish. If you do not apply varnish, then at least apply a polish - it contains the smallest 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 degree of intensity of contact with road abrasives, as well as the quality of the polishing composition itself). Polished components must be wiped only after preliminary washing with a clean rag;
• when cleaning products 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 thinner or benzene.

Instruction

If you decide to paint, then the first thing to be puzzled is to purchase the required materials. Soil, paint and varnish should be chosen special for wheels: acrylic for disks, acrylic colorless varnish, anti-corrosion acrylic primer - they have wear resistance to mechanical stress. For painting small elements, use paint in aerosol cans. Any solvent will do, sandpaper should be fine - suitable for rubbing scratches, and not for creating them. As detergent suitable shampoo for washing the car, in extreme cases, the usual washing powder.

Before priming, the discs must be cleaned and washed from dirt and corrosion products using a brush with plastic bristles, for washing in hard-to-reach places perfect Toothbrush. Discs are washed and cleaned both from the outside and from the inside. It is better if the discs are without tires, it is much more convenient when painting, and simply because they are much lighter, but if the tires are still serviceable, then you should not disassemble them, the discs can be painted like that.

When the discs are washed, they should be cleaned with sandpaper to a uniform matte finish, when the desired effect is achieved, degrease the surface with a solvent and let the discs dry well. Now you should 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 that we don’t paint it in one. You can start priming the disc. Apply 2-3 coats of primer with 15-20 minutes between coats to dry. Wait for the primer to dry completely.

When the primer is completely dry, you can start painting the disc. Apply also 2-3 coats of paint with an interval of 15-20 minutes. Apply the paint evenly, avoiding 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 for the final and complete drying of the varnish, you may have to leave the discs to dry overnight, then turn the disc over and repeat the painting procedure for the back of the disc. Leave the discs for a day for the paint to dry completely. Now you can surprise your friends with the original color of your car's wheels. Believe me, you won't be indifferent.