"How to Use an Alloy Wheel Repair Kit?"
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[ "How to Use an Alloy Wheel Repair Kit?Most people usealloy wheels with their tyres because of their advantages. These wheels are notonly light in weight but also less strenuous on the other components of yourvehicle. Thus, most people confide in alloy wheels to support theirtyresLike any otherthing, alloy wheels too get damaged and are required to be either repaired orreplaced. You can easily repair these wheels at home with the help of alloywheel repair kits. These kits are readily available in the market, so you canbuy them from anywhere.What does alloy wheel repair kit consist of?Alloy wheelrepair kits are used to even out the surface of your wheels. Many a time, youcan witness bumps on your alloy wheel or some other damage. These alloy wheelkits allow you to fix the damage, so your wheels can work as efficiently asbeforeBelow is a list of all the things that usually come with these kits:;Hand gloves; Lacquer Primer or any filler Application toolsBefore buyingthe kit, you should go through the contents provided. You should do that toensure you don't miss any product that is requiredThe process to repair alloy wheelsYou can findthe process to use alloy repair kits on the back of their box. However, to makethe process easier to understand, we have listed the steps down below:; Washing your alloy     wheels UK is the very step of repairing your alloy wheels. You'll need to use the washing liquid to clean the wheels properly. Make sure there is no dust or grime left on the surface After that, carefully     examine the surface of your alloy wheels for any bumps or bulges. Once you find the area that is sticking out, scrub over that surface with sandpaper. Make sure you don't use the thin sandpaper Now, you'll need to     use sandpaper which is relatively thinner than the other one. Go over the surface yet again gently and examine the bump again. Once you're done, use a damp cloth to go over the area where you've scrubbed. Make sure there isn't any dust left from the sanding After sanding, you will need to fill the area to make sure the surface of your alloy wheels is even. You can either choose a filler spray or a filler putty. While using a putty, ensure there aren't any lumps in the mixture. Then, you can begin to put the putty on the area. Gently apply the putty and let it dry.     If you are using a spray, apply the spray from a distance and wait for it to dry. You will need to apply several layers, so wait for the first one to dry before you put another layer Now, use the sandpaper again to even out the surface. Be careful to not over sand, or you'll have to apply filler all over again. After you're done, use a slightly wet cloth to remove all the dust left. Once the surface is even, you'll need to paint the surface. Here too, you can either use a     spray or paint. You can repeat the same process as mentioned above.     Remember to use short strokes while painting and let the layer dry before you paint again. For the spray, you'll need to spray from a distance so that the paint doesn't run down. Once the paint has completely dried, use the lacquer to seal it. The lacquer protects your paint from getting scraped off easily. So, make sure you do it carefully and apply several coats.Disadvantages of alloy wheel repair kitThese kits donot have any severe disadvantages except one. If you are someone who isexpecting a professional finish from these kits, you will be disappointed.These kits work well and are quite useful. However, they cannot replicate thejob of a professionalFrom afar, thejob done by these kits look all fine, but you can see all the areas of repairsfrom up close. So, it depends upon what you want for your TSW alloy wheelsthat decide whether you should go for these kits or not" ]