Tip: use the time you spend cleaning the tire and sticking that tape all over it to simply remove the wheel, do the usual prep (somewhere comfortable), then just stick some recipe/ note cards in between the wheel and tire before painting. It's faster, and you don't have to worry about any overspray, which you've gotten all over the brake componants.
Top stuff. I've got a couple of spray guns but never know how to set them up properly, especially with a 2K clear. A video on that if time allows would be awesome! Learnt loads so far
amazing, i think it would be doable for a reasonably competent diy,er. . thanks for your video, could have done with this in the 70/80s, Cortina wheels and the like. cheers rodders
This is the right way to do it. Kudos! 👏 I use pretty much the same technique. Each time would cost $175, but it is almost free to do it myself...after buying sandpaper, compound, spray paint, tape, and some paper.
Same crap with armral interior cleaner that really does not clean the car interior wash with damp rag dry then dampen a rag in olive oil and apply a light coat of the oil it will actually miniatures the plastics makes them look like new and can be removed with soap and water unlike armral expressly if you need to paint down the road .. Great job on fixing the rim.
I know you was heating it which would speed up the drying time but you put your laquer on straight after painting..would you not give it 10-25 mins to dry before adding the top coat. I followed the video and added 2k air dry laquer as a clear coat after waiting 40 mins for the silver to dry.. wheel looks like a pro did it. Thanks for the upload buddy!
Are all silver alloy wheel paints the same ? All I can find in cans is a silver alloy wheel paint. Nothing too specific like paint codes etc. I have a 2013 VW Golf
I'm struggling to feather where the kerb rash has caused flaking paint. It keeps getting knocked off in chunks as I get closer to a smooth sand. Going to try filler primer. Any tips? Doesn't need to be perfect, but I'd like to get rid of the hairline that primer, paint and lacquer can't gloss over.
Good job! I have a little different issue that maybe you can help with. Forged Aluminum wheels with a brushed look mostly, but the higher ribs are sanded glossy. The glossy ribs have several damaged areas, such as chips, dings, shallow cavity areas. So it would take a whole lot of sanding and lowering of the ribs wholesale, to get to shiny levels. Or, is there a way to say put Helioarc aluminum in first to fill and then sand? Thanks!
When I repair a wheel I've found it easier to use some paint sample metal panels rather than masking the tyre off. You can get them right into the edge of the wheel and it's much quicker than masking off.
When the tyre hugs the rim really tightly they can be a nightmare. Fall out so easily and can catch the repaired area, if the paints wet you're back at square 1 and it's infuriating
Realistically how long does it take for the paint to dry using this method? Everywhere I look it says to allow 24 hours to cure but as it’s my daily driver I need to use it still. Is there a specific paint brand you use?
As a professional i would have thought the extra 30 seconds it would take to apply a cover over the disc and caliper behins the wheel would have done 2 things. Show you care Stop any over spray of silver or laquer fron potentially showing up behind the wheel.
I’d suggest removing the wheel from the drum. This allows you to place it on a workbench. If the repair is near the edge of the rim, de pressurize the tire
Really good job 👏 i have all the different grit sand papers and some resin, sanded, filled and sanded afain ready to paint. Is it ok use hairdryer instead of heatgun?
Good job. Does the lacquer stick okay to the alloy even where you haven't prepared the area for painting? I have a little repair to do on an alloy and would love to have that shiny finish as seen on yours after lacquer
Being a complete novice 🤣 would it be easier for me to lacquer the the hole wheel?(wheel of car) am not to confident and ending up with a line where tape is. Av sprayed with satin black paint for bits on a motorbike before. But never a lacquer/clear coat. Thanks stu.
if your just sanding / shaping it down then spraying it can you get away with using 2 part body filler? i use 2 part for decorating and its way stronger than most jobs i use it on. am guessing spot priming it then spraying the whole wheel it should coat up nicely.
@@davidtaylor3013 I don't see what's so hilarious about the question. Paint mixed with atomised and highly flammable thinners and a heat gun with a glowing red hot nozzle looks like it may be possible for it to ignite the vapours. But I don't know, which is why I asked the question.
Awesome man! But, how do you know how much to sand down? Because you might end up changing the shape of the edge so it looks different to the surrounding area?
Best repair wheel video, and UK one as well, that I have seen. Thanks for the post.
Wow, thanks!
Tip: use the time you spend cleaning the tire and sticking that tape all over it to simply remove the wheel, do the usual prep (somewhere comfortable), then just stick some recipe/ note cards in between the wheel and tire before painting. It's faster, and you don't have to worry about any overspray, which you've gotten all over the brake componants.
Playing cards work too 👍
You are the only person i seen who was smart enough to use a suction cup. My friend you are a Gentleman and a Scholar
Top stuff. I've got a couple of spray guns but never know how to set them up properly, especially with a 2K clear. A video on that if time allows would be awesome! Learnt loads so far
Noted buddy, Thanks for watching!
A brilliant repair. I'm so glad I found your channel. 10/10 and enjoying going through all your videos.
Awesome
Excellent video, no waffle and explains what do if you’re broke and don’t have the top equipment
That is exactly how it was intended
Definitely the most helpful channel out there for cosmetic car repairs 👍
Nice method. Can't be bothered refinishing an entire wheel for a little curb rash. But a paint pen touch up wont do either. Will give it a go.
That's exactly the point of this video mate 👍🏻
Great video and lovely English accent thank you from Australia :)
appreciate the sub and the compliment ha
Really nice job! Thanks for teaching us how to paint!
Glad you like the channel
nice! when i do these repairs i use a spot clear blender to help with the hard lines.. awesome video!!
Looks great when you have the tools!
I think this is easily applicable to a diy set up
Can you send me list of tools please
After I watched your video I order from you hopefully I’ll give it try and n see if I can repair my wheel rims.excellent video
Good luck 👍🏻. Don't forget I have other videos In wheel repair too
Little decreaser on the tire helps. I do this same exact process. But I think I'll adopt your sanding routine, seems better.
I used degreaser 👍🏻
@CVR POV ah did ya? I must've gotten mixed up. I think it's funny that we both do wheels and have a youtube channel lol.
@CVR POV do they pay decent? Over here it's a bit of a hidden gem. People make around 80k a year where I'm at repairing rims.
@CVR POV checking out your channel more now, which type of body work did you start your company off with?
Love your work mate, so glad i found your channel. Top work 👍👌
Good stuff
You can use old pack 3:25 of playing Cards between tyre & wheel
Yes I've done this before
These videos are brilliant
amazing, i think it would be doable for a reasonably competent diy,er. . thanks for your video, could have done with this in the 70/80s, Cortina wheels and the like. cheers rodders
Glad the video helped mate
I NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT GENIUS ,
Looks fantastic
This is the right way to do it. Kudos! 👏 I use pretty much the same technique. Each time would cost $175, but it is almost free to do it myself...after buying sandpaper, compound, spray paint, tape, and some paper.
Nice work mate
Love it, Brilliant video !
Hi
Once again professionally executed,👍🏻 looks really good!
Thank you brother!
Thanks for watching
Hi. Is it because its a small area that you dont need any primer
Same crap with armral interior cleaner that really does not clean the car interior wash with damp rag dry then dampen a rag in olive oil and apply a light coat of the oil it will actually miniatures the plastics makes them look like new and can be removed with soap and water unlike armral expressly if you need to paint down the road ..
Great job on fixing the rim.
Wrong video?
Always really good videos. Thanks 👍
Nice one steve
Great Video! Thanks!
I know you was heating it which would speed up the drying time but you put your laquer on straight after painting..would you not give it 10-25 mins to dry before adding the top coat. I followed the video and added 2k air dry laquer as a clear coat after waiting 40 mins for the silver to dry.. wheel looks like a pro did it. Thanks for the upload buddy!
When using aerosol products always allow longer drying times
Great video explained very well
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work 👏
Beautiful
Really instructive, I’ve got 4 to do but I will be taking them off the car, looking forward to giving it a try now !
Great stuff
Besutiful repair man. Good job.
I couldn't understand when you said the color of the silver. Sounded like moon silver? Great video!
Are all silver alloy wheel paints the same ? All I can find in cans is a silver alloy wheel paint. Nothing too specific like paint codes etc. I have a 2013 VW Golf
Ford moondust silver is a good allrounder
@@cvrpov thanks again
can u do this same method on wheel lacquer bubbling?
Really, amazing job!
Thankyou
I'm struggling to feather where the kerb rash has caused flaking paint. It keeps getting knocked off in chunks as I get closer to a smooth sand. Going to try filler primer. Any tips? Doesn't need to be perfect, but I'd like to get rid of the hairline that primer, paint and lacquer can't gloss over.
Great video great channel
Thanks kkk
Fade out thinners in a spray can to melt any over spray edges .
Yep If u have some
looks great, the only thing i would have done was cover up all the spaces in between the spokes with towels or whatever.
Love your videos
Thanks Chris
Very good.....Didn't cover up the brake disc s...lol
Might of eaten into my 10 minutes lol
Lmao
@@cvrpov Love it mate
@@cvrpovvery lazy, if you had done that for me and I had paint on my calipers and rotors you wouldn't have got paid for it.
Good job! I have a little different issue that maybe you can help with. Forged Aluminum wheels with a brushed look mostly, but the higher ribs are sanded glossy. The glossy ribs have several damaged areas, such as chips, dings, shallow cavity areas. So it would take a whole lot of sanding and lowering of the ribs wholesale, to get to shiny levels. Or, is there a way to say put Helioarc aluminum in first to fill and then sand? Thanks!
Maybe check out my other vids in wheel repair playlist mate
A couple of friends who are more skilled than me, said the damage is beyond cosmetic so don't buy them@@cvrpov
Great Video, is it not worth masking the brake pads / discs with a plastic bag ?
Yes it is worth it
handy channel this one
Thanks for the support
When I repair a wheel I've found it easier to use some paint sample metal panels rather than masking the tyre off. You can get them right into the edge of the wheel and it's much quicker than masking off.
I use these too sometimes
When the tyre hugs the rim really tightly they can be a nightmare. Fall out so easily and can catch the repaired area, if the paints wet you're back at square 1 and it's infuriating
Realistically how long does it take for the paint to dry using this method? Everywhere I look it says to allow 24 hours to cure but as it’s my daily driver I need to use it still. Is there a specific paint brand you use?
Use a fast drying 2k clear
@@cvrpov thank you for the response, i really appreciate it
As a professional i would have thought the extra 30 seconds it would take to apply a cover over the disc and caliper behins the wheel would have done 2 things.
Show you care
Stop any over spray of silver or laquer fron potentially showing up behind the wheel.
i was about to say the same thing .... even down to ramming a bit of cloth "in & over" , away from paint area
I’d suggest removing the wheel from the drum. This allows you to place it on a workbench. If the repair is near the edge of the rim, de pressurize the tire
If you use bondo do you have to prime it?
Really good job 👏 i have all the different grit sand papers and some resin, sanded, filled and sanded afain ready to paint. Is it ok use hairdryer instead of heatgun?
Great video! Can you tell me what your spray gun is set at so it only comes out at that little?
I use the lph 80 from iwata for these tiny repairs
Is it safe to go through a car wash and pressure wash these rims etc after they have been repaired and dried?
yes once fully dried/cured
The instructions on my base coat rattle can say to wait 24 hours before putting on the clear 😮 does this really matter?
I'd recommend not doing that to be honest. 3 coats spread apart. 5 - 10 mins apart then wait maybe 10-15 mins and apply clear
Good job..
Thank you for sharing you knowledge and your experience!!
My pleasure!
What color silver you used? It looked good
Ford moondust silver is a good all rounder
Good job. Does the lacquer stick okay to the alloy even where you haven't prepared the area for painting? I have a little repair to do on an alloy and would love to have that shiny finish as seen on yours after lacquer
Scotch the area for adhesion
Thankyou
You’re welcome 😊
Do I need to paint the repair or could I just use silver wheel polish? See a few channels say that polish is all you need?
Hi great video, is it necessary to apply the lacquer whilst the paint is still drying or could I apply the next day for example?
The lacquer has to be applied withing a time frame and leaving it overnight is too long
Can you recommend a tool that can be used to sand/grind as well as polish.
I really like your video
Nice job 👍
Thanks 👍
Awesome
Cheers
Be great to see another video on this with rattle cans
Good job...
If you did use rattle cans would you recommend any type
Most base are ok but source a good 2k clear
@@cvrpov ok thanks pal
Any tips for diamond cut
Hi mate,
Is it possible to re-paint it with spray paint and clear coat aerosols?
Yes definitely
Interesting that you don't use any primer or adhesion promoter. Is it gonna peel away from aluminum if you don't use any primer?
I have painted wheels many times with no issues. I did my father in laws 2 years ago with still no problems
@@cvrpov thanks, good to know
Do you get any over spray. If so can you buff it out?
yes and yes
Looks good 👍
Thanks for watching
What size compressor would you use for mobile work to run those die grinders, DAs, etc and to paint?
90 litre 3hp abac belt driven
@@cvrpov thanks a lot brother
How do you find out the colour of paint for the wheels?
A good general colour is ford moondust silver
Being a complete novice 🤣 would it be easier for me to lacquer the the hole wheel?(wheel of car) am not to confident and ending up with a line where tape is. Av sprayed with satin black paint for bits on a motorbike before. But never a lacquer/clear coat. Thanks stu.
I'd you feel more confident doing that then do it 👍🏻
You're never gonna see that small of transition on a wheel
I am curious how do you figure out what paint color to use?
Thanks
Hi mate, how did you know primer wasnt needed? When should primer be used?
I've done many wheels without primer which is frowned upon. They seem to hold up fine tho without
Just curious do you have to fill the part of the rim that’s been sanded?
looks great 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks pal
Yes. I do like it
🎉
Why not mask out the brake caliper behind too? Spray must have got through
I'd recommend doing this yes
Which Equipment you use,good Job.
if your just sanding / shaping it down then spraying it can you get away with using 2 part body filler? i use 2 part for decorating and its way stronger than most jobs i use it on. am guessing spot priming it then spraying the whole wheel it should coat up nicely.
Yeah that will work
Great video. What's the model of the sander please
Probably a cheap ebay one if I remember. Or my cordless drill milwaukee
how did he avoid painting the brake discs behind the wheel ?
I have to do mine BUT does the heat gun not ignite the spray fumes?
Does it look like it ignited any thing 😂😂😂😂
@@davidtaylor3013 I don't see what's so hilarious about the question. Paint mixed with atomised and highly flammable thinners and a heat gun with a glowing red hot nozzle looks like it may be possible for it to ignite the vapours. But I don't know, which is why I asked the question.
Awesome man! But, how do you know how much to sand down? Because you might end up changing the shape of the edge so it looks different to the surrounding area?
The further you sand down the further you Will need to feather out
@@cvrpov nice one, thanks man!
Are you using 2k lacquer ?
What sander did you use? Was it the 50 or 75 mm? Cheers
Worthwhile buying a spray gun if i have the compressor ?
Defo
GREAT!
Thanks
What is colour code for the silver wheels
I did this in a brand new rental bmw. Good times
At least you could fix the problem
what tools did you use? for painting, sanding etc?
Watch the video or my other videos
What colour alloy paint was that? Couldn't hear over the noise. Cheers ❤
Moondust silver
What should I paid for a repair like this in scotland uk per rim?
Oh and what grit is that scuffpad pls?
what is the best website or book for rim paint codes ?
What colour do u need
What color is that ?