How To Repair A Bent Wheel?

You may assist in bringing your automobile back to its former glory if it has lost its "new, just rolled off the lot" charm. Wheels experience damage from standard driving wear and tear. When it comes to wheel repair Nashua, scratch marks and curb rash are typical concerns among automobile owners.

There is no need to be concerned since we have a simple solution to remedy these nicks and scratches without taking the wheels off the vehicle. Plus, your neighborhood automotive accessory supply store should have all the equipment and supplies required for this wheel repair operation. The five stages of fixing scraped-up wheels and rims are listed below.

  

First identify all the severely damaged areas and repair them.

Your wheel or rims may have more dents or gouges if you unintentionally ran into a curb or sidewalk. Locate these areas as quickly as possible, then fill them with polyester sand finishing filler. To hide deeper dings and scratches on alloy rims, use this type of material. A replacement surface created by this filler may be painted and sanded without any further steps.

You have to Sand Down the Scratched Wheel Surface

If you have inadvertently hit a curb or sidewalk, your wheel or rims may have greater gouges or dents. Locate these locations as quickly as you can, then fill them with polyester sand finishing filler. For bigger dents and scratches on alloy rims, use this sort of material as filler. With the use of this filler, a substitute surface is created that may be sanded and painted right over.

Now Rub the Rim Areas that Were Repaired

Following full drying, you can sand the sand finishing filler's surface to prepare it for painting. To make the filled-in area sufficiently rough so that paint will adhere to it well, buff the entire region. Start by sanding with coarse 80 grit paper, the same kind that was used in the previous step. Then use much finer 180-grit sandpaper to finish off the surface. This procedure will help prepare the repaired regions for priming.

You have to Apply the Primer Coat First

Beginning with the regions where the scratches have been fixed, spray a thin layer of filler primer across the whole face of the automobile rims. In addition to restoring the alloy and smoothing out the filler, this sort of material also prevents rusting, giving your car more long-term protection. Ten minutes should pass between the application of the first and second layers of filler primer.

Spread the First Coat on the Wheel

You must first scuff up the whole surface of the wheel to prepare it for the first layer of primer. With premium abrasive pads designed for collision repair, go over the whole surface. In this case, spot repair isn't an option because the paint would be apparent and would eventually peel away.

The abrasive pad should be used within the bolt holes, valve holes, along the sides of each spoke, and along the edge of the rim close to the sidewalls. You will have finished this step after the entire metal surface has lost its luster and acquired a dull finish.

Final Actions

The last steps of the process need you to apply the first and second priming coats, the silver coat, and the clear coat to complete the restoration.

Consult a specialist to receive the right assistance for fixing scrapes and bends. Call 603-571-7467 or visit http://www.kwickrims.com/ to find out more about KwickSilver services. For all repairs and replacements, our wheel repair Nashua promises a 100% warranty and service assurance.