How to quickly paint car rims without staining the rubber

  • Sep 21, 2021
How to quickly paint car rims without staining the rubber

Wheeled discs can lose their appearance. When operating a car in winter, rust often appears on them. Accordingly, they require painting, which can be done in a simple and quick way. In this case, you do not need to remove the rubber from the disc, you do not need to glue it over with tape and newspaper either.

Wheels must first be cleaned of rust with sandpaper / Photo: 2auto.su
Wheels must first be cleaned of rust with sandpaper / Photo: 2auto.su
Wheels must first be cleaned of rust with sandpaper / Photo: 2auto.su

Initially, it is required to remove the disks from the car - all together or in turn, as it is convenient for anyone. With the help of sandpaper, irregularities and traces of corrosion are removed. It is required to clean everything as thoroughly as possible. So that there is no rust left. Ideally, medium grade sandpaper (400-600) is suitable. But you can first process the disc surface with coarse sandpaper (150-200), and then again, with medium and finally fine (1000).

The cleaned surface of the discs should be degreased using a special solution / Photo: drive2.ru
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The cleaned surface of the discs should be degreased using a special solution / Photo: drive2.ru

After the surface is clean and even, it must be degreased. For this purpose, you will need gasoline, thinner or special composition. Degreasing liquid is applied to a rag or piece of cloth, and then the surface to be prepared for painting is processed.

To close the rubber, it will be most convenient to insert playing cards under the metal / Photo: YouTube
To close the rubber, it will be most convenient to insert playing cards under the metal / Photo: YouTube

Now you need to take ordinary playing cards, which are inserted between the rubber and the disc itself. If this is problematic, it is enough to reduce the pressure in the tire (slightly deflate the wheel).

For metal coating, it is recommended to take special enamel in spray cans / Photo: car-fox.ru
For metal coating, it is recommended to take special enamel in spray cans / Photo: car-fox.ru

To close the nipple, an ordinary rubber glove is suitable, with which a finger is cut off and put on top of it. Enamel acts as a paint - it is sold in stores in cylinders specifically for such purposes. All discs take at least two cans - depending on how many layers the paint will be applied. If there are many layers, it is better to buy three cylinders at once.

The paint is not worn from right to left and vice versa, without lingering in one area for a long time / Photo: drive2.com
The paint is not worn from right to left and vice versa, without lingering in one area for a long time / Photo: drive2.com

The paint is applied in the right-to-left direction and vice versa. It is important not to linger in one area for a long time, otherwise drips may appear. During the painting process, it is not recommended to raise the container with paint very high, then the latter will fall on the tires.

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Cards can also be replaced with booklets, the main thing is that the paper is of high density / Photo: avtodiski.net.ua
Cards can also be replaced with booklets, the main thing is that the paper is of high density / Photo: avtodiski.net.ua

Once completed, the cards can be removed immediately and the discs must be left to dry for at least an hour. Instead of cards, store brochures or any high-density paper scraps will do. Despite the fact that you will need fewer of them, it is still easier with cards. Nothing complicated - fast, cheap, high quality.

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