Alloy Wheel Refinishing: Recoating
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury when applying any two-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. 33 or equivalent for 1 to 3 minutes. Rinse the wheel with water and blow it dry.
- Soak the wheel with Amchem Alodine No. 1001 or equivalent for 1 to 3 minutes. Rinse the wheel with water and blow it dry.
- Finish with Ditzler Delclear Urethane and Ditzler 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.