Scuffed Alloy Wheels

Nikolaymk · Post by **Nikolaymk** » 10 Jun 2004, 03:29

Guys,
One of my alloys is pretty badly scuffed. I wasw wondering is there spray, paint or another easy fix that I could use.
Cheers

Post by **philhoward** » 10 Jun 2004, 04:07

Apparently you can get an alloy filler; something like Chemical Metal or JB Weld, I think. Normal spray cans can be used quite well after rubbing down; just apply lots and lots of thin coats to build up the paint, and check for rection between the old paint/brake dust and the new paint (try a primer first?)

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 10 Jun 2004, 16:34

With alloy wheels I found it was better to get them shot blasted / properly cleaned and properly painted than to try with a spray can. Powder coating is my prefered means of painting.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 10 Jun 2004, 18:00

I think that one of those "dents-a-way" or is it "scratch-a-way" companies do alloy refurbs on site if they're only scratched.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 10 Jun 2004, 22:55

You will be painting onto alloy and therefore an etch primer should be used to prevent peeling (if you are lucky!)
I have seen a sophisticated kit (not cheap) with just about everything you need somewhere - probably Halfords.
jeremy

Post by **philhoward** » 11 Jun 2004, 20:58

The best way is to get them stripped, blasted and powder coated as Kowalski says. As a DIY clean-up type operation though, an etch primer and spray cans can be used. The finish won't be superb, though. Prices for pforessional refinishing vary from £20-100 per wheel, depepnding upon size, pattern, and their general state.