Alloy Wheel Paint
It is very important to properly care for your
alloy wheels if they have been coated with
alloy wheel paint.
Some people are not even sure if their wheels have been coated with alloy wheel paint, but one sure way to determine this is that many wheels treated with.
There are many things that can damage the alloy wheel paint some of which you may have never considered.
- Tire balancing – the hammer on balancing weights that are used on your rims can damage your alloy wheel paint or the finish;
- You should cool your wheels with cold water before you wash them – never when they are hot;
- Always wash off salt, dirt and brake dust because these can all corrode your alloy wheel paint and cause your wheels to rust;
- Utilize acid free agents to clean your wheels – cleaners which contain acid can permanently damage alloy wheel paint – look for a cleaner specifically formulated for your wheels;
- You should continuously use a wax on the clear coat of alloy wheel paint in order to help to protect it – generally about every two months is a good goal.
- Certain car washes can damage your wheels and the paint, because of the tire alignment rails that grab the edges and this can cause scuffing and scraping. Try to use a “touchless” car wash if you must use a car wash.
Winter driving presents its own challenges and can cause a lot of damage to your wheels. It is crucial that you ensure that any road salt is washed off, or does not remain on your wheels.
Salt can eat through alloy wheel paint and cause your wheels to be exposed which in turn will encourage rust.
Regular driving can also cause a great deal of damage, from dirt accumulating in your rims and small holes or punctures caused by small stones thrown up from roadways. These holes and punctures can aid corrosion and removal of the clear coat on your alloy wheel paint.
If you have recently had your alloy wheel paint reconditioned, take care to wash your wheels by hand for at least the first month afterwards.
Clear coat routinely requires a minimum of three weeks to cure.
A final option to consider would be using alloy wheel paint to enhance used alloy wheels.
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