"Maintaining the Alloy Wheels"
"alloy wheels and tyres, genuine audi alloy wheels"
[ "The most common method to revamp the look of a car is to replace the standard pair of wheels with Alloy wheels. Alloy wheels are more appealing than steel wheels. Therefore, people often choose alloy wheels for their carsHowever, alloy wheels need very good maintenance to keep them working. A most common problem in genuine Audi alloy wheels is becoming scuffed or chipped. It usually occurs when the wheel is in direct contact with the curb during a bad parking experience. The damage can seriously let down the appearance of a good looking vehicle, therefore they must be repaired as soon as the problem beginsTyres are an important aspect of a car for all the drivers across the UK, therefore the pair of wheels should always look top-notch.It is a fact that an alloy wheel can corrode when a strong acid-based cleaner is used for cleaning purposes. Such damages can completely change the colour of a wheel and may leave a permanent mark. Thus, alloy wheels and tyres being an important component that complements the look of a vehicle, needs to be handled with care. The DIY process is easy, quick, and economical as compared to the process by a professional. However, if the wheels are badly damaged or one lacks the quantity of the essential tools, then professional work becomes mandatory as that would ensure that along with painting, the wheels are also powder coatedWheels can be refurbished if it is done right if correct tools and materials are available such as automotive primer, paint, lacquer, sandpaper both wet and dry, masking tape, old sheets, newspaper, automotive filler, and microfibre towels. It is advised to first deflate the tyre and pull out from the edge of the rim so that one can paint it fully. This will also prevent the tyre from getting contaminated with dust particles. The spaces that dont need to be painted have to be concealed properly to prevent the colour stainsTo repair the scratches in some areas, the wheel should be glazed with the dry sandpaper and grade wet which would remove the lacquer. If the patches are more, the automotive filler should be used to smoothen the surface. After applying, it should be fully dried, and the layer of lubricant must be applied.The primer is also important as it helps to give a good surface so that the lint can last long, small coats of it should be applied carefully. After it is completely dried, the wheel should be painted with a new colour. To cover the whole wheel completely, multiple costs of colour should be applied so that the whole wheel is covered with the new colour properly. After the colour is dried, multiple layers of lacquer must be applied again to make sure the wheel remains protected from dust.After this, the finish must be levelled out. A dry and grade wet paper with water should be used on all parts of the wheel. This helps to clear the sanding marks and restores the surface. Then one must remove the masking materials before re-inflating it.After getting the wheels repaired, it is always best to apply a designated wheel sealant or a durable synthetic paint word sealant to make sure the wheels are protected from any contaminants.Getting the work done on wheels requires meticulous artwork, therefore one should have a complete knowledge of wheels before doing the DIY process, and if one wants to get it done professionally, he should make sure that the person is well- equipped with the handling of any vehicle" ]