As the hubcaps turn with the wheels of your
car, it gets torn and worn as stones, mud, dirt and other
objects come into contact with the wheels.
The damage these objects cause greatly affects the appearance of your
wheel as well as your hubcaps. Now if
you are thinking about replacing old hubcaps with new ones but the cost is
keeping you back, a less expensive alternative is to have the old hubcaps
painted.
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First
of all, you need to make sure that the surfaces of your hubcaps are ready to
absorb the new paint evenly and smoothly.
You must thoroughly clean them so the paint will stick. Make sure to remove decorative pieces on the
hubcaps which need to be painted separately.
Other particles stuck to the
surface should likewise be removed as this will only trap dirt. Dish detergent and hot water should be enough
to clean the hubcaps though a degreaser may come in handy for hard to remove
grease, oil and dirt.
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After
the thorough cleansing, you need to make sure that the surface has no
indentations. Carefully sand the hubcap
to remove surface damage and major scratches.
320grit sandpaper should do the trick.
You need to rough the surface up enough to make the paint stick better
so you also need to sand the surface some more with a 600 grit sandpaper.
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Just
like in any painting job, you need to use primer before actually using the
paint itself. Remember to gently sand in
between coats of primer. This way, the
paint will stick to your hubcaps for a much longer time.
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Spray
paint creates even covering on your hubcaps giving them a clean and uniform
look. Using paintbrushes take too much
time and will give an uneven appearance to your hubcaps. About three coats of paint should be applied
to reach your desired color and shade.
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When
done with the final layer of coat, spray a coat or two of clear paint to add
gloss and shine as well as lock in the color of your hubcaps. This will highlight the final paint color.
