Alloy Wheel Refinishing: Recoating
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury when applying any 2-part component paint system, follow the specific precautions provided by the paint manufacturer. Failure to follow these precautions may cause lung irritation and an allergic respiratory reaction.
- Clean the surface.
- Soak the wheel with Amchem Alumi Prep No. 23 or equivalent for 1 - 3 minutes. Rinse the wheel with water and blow it dry.
- Soak the wheel with Amchem Alodine No. 101 or equivalent for 1 - 3 minutes. Rinse the wheel with water and blow it dry.
- Finish with Ditzler Delclear Acrylic Urethane Clear and Ditzler Delthane Ultra-Urethane Additive or equivalent, using three coats.
1st coat - spray on a light mist coat; let dry.
2nd coat - spray or paint on a light coat; let dry.
3rd coat - spray or paint on a heavy double wet coat; let dry.
- Let the urethane dry for 24 hours or flash for 30 minutes and force dry at 60 °C (140 °F) for 30 minutes.
Allow the urethane to cool for 5 minutes before mounting the wheel on the vehicle.