How to Paint Alloy Wheels Black
- 1). Lift the car on a jack. The wheels will be much easier to paint after they are removed from the car. If you don't have access to a jack, you can still paint the wheels, but you'll need to cover the tires, wheel well and axle with painter's tape and plastic sheeting.
- 2). Remove the wheel from the car. You'll need a tire iron to loosen the nuts and take off the tire.
- 3). Cover the tire with painter's tape. For most people, this is more practical than detaching the tire from the wheel, but if you are able to easily remove the tire, feel free to do so.
- 4). Scrub the wheel with dish detergent, water and a scouring pad. The paint won't stick to the surface if it is covered in dirt and grime.
- 5). Wash the wheel with trisodium phosphate (TSP) and a rag after most of the visible dirt is removed. After scrubbing with soap and water, TSP removes remaining thin layers of grease and oil.
- 6). Dry the wheel with a clean towel.
- 7). Spray the wheel with corrosion-inhibitive primer. Alloy metals are less likely to tarnish than ferrous metals, but a corrosion-inhibitor is still useful for long-lasting durability. Wait for the primer to dry. Consult the spray can's label to see how long the manufacturer recommends letting the primer dry.
- 8). Spray the wheel with single-stage black urethane paint. This provides a thick, durable finish. Single-stage paint applies with one even coat and doesn't require the mixing or clear-coating of multi-stage paint.
- 9). Reattach the wheels after the black paint has dried for 24 hours. Do not drive your car for 48 hours, as urethane paint is dry to the touch long before it fully sets.
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