How to refurbish curbed & corroded alloy wheels - full DIY restoration guide.
In this how2everystep video I am going to show you how to fully refurbish a corroded and curbed alloy wheel. I will show you the sanding, degreasing and masking process to prepare the wheel for painting, and then how to spray the wheel with primer, silver base coat and then clear lacquer.
In 12 easy to follow steps…
Every Step Summary
Step1: Deep clean the wheel
Step 2: 80 grit sanding
Step 3: Fill deep kerb rash scratches
Step 4: 180 Grit sanding
Step 5: 320 Grit sanding
Step 6: 400 Grit sanding
Step 7: 600 Grit wet and dry sanding
Step 8: Clean & degrease
Step 9: Mask off the wheel
Step 10: Primer spray paint
Step 11: Silver base coat spray paint
Step 12: Clear lacquer spray paint
Tools & Materials Required
1: Electric drill
2: 75mm/3” Velcro sanding disk drill attachment
3: 80, 180, 320, 400 Grit sanding disks
4: 600 Grit wet and dry paper
5: Alloy wheel filler
6: White spirit/panel wipes
7: Microfibre cloths
8: Playing cards + masking tape
9: Primer spray paint
10: (Silver) base coat spray paint
11: Clear lacquer spray paint