What is the best way to change the color of the wheel hub?

The wheels of cars are generally made of aluminum alloy, and the color is also the color of the metal itself. Some car owners change the color of the wheels for the sake of beauty, to match the color of the car body, and to look cool. So what are the methods to change the color of car wheels?

What is the best way to change the color of the wheel hub?

There are usually two ways to change the color of the wheel hub, spray paint and baking paint. It depends on your needs and usage.

Spray paint

Spray paint can be divided into ordinary paint and removable water-based paint. It is recommended to use removable paint, so that it is more convenient to restore the original factory state before the annual inspection. The price of removable self-spray paint is only a few dollars more expensive than ordinary paint, which is still quite cost-effective. The disadvantage of self-spray paint is durability. It is normal for it to lose its gloss and peel over time. It is just used for temporary beauty and fun.

Paint

This method is suitable for those who intend to completely change the driving license. The paint is more durable, has better gloss, and is closer to the original state. But the disadvantage is that it is slightly expensive and difficult to restore.

What to use to change the color of car wheels

Paint color change

There are two types of spray color change: spray paint and spray film.

Simple spray paint will peel off after two or three months, but it will not peel off completely and look ugly. The advantage is that it is cheap and takes a short time to construct.

Paint color change

Paint color change is also divided into single color and double color, but no matter single color or double color, the color change is made by using the original "three sprays and three bakes" process after the wheel hub is stripped of paint. The wheel hub made in this way will not fade or peel, and it has a long durability and generally has a warranty.

Brushed color change

There are two types of wheel hub surface brushing color change: one is paint brushing, the other is electroplating brushing; but no matter which type of brushing is the same as paint color change, it is all done through the "two sprays and two bakes" or "three sprays and three bakes" process after paint stripping, and then brushing and surface varnish.

Electroplating color change

Electroplating color change is divided into single-color wheel electroplating and double-color wheel electroplating. However, no matter single-color or double-color, the wheel will be vacuum plated with "four sprays and four bakes" after paint removal, and the wheel will not peel or fade after electroplating.

Do I need to file a record when changing the color of my car wheels?

According to the latest regulations of the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Work Procedures", if you only change the color of the wheel hub and do not change the size of the wheel hub, you do not need to go to the vehicle management office to file a record, so you can make the change with confidence.

It is recommended to use metal paint to change the color of the wheel hub, and before spraying, the original paint should be removed and then finely polished. If the paint is sprayed directly without removing the paint, the paint will fall off and peel off later.

Do not spray the color-changing film directly, as it is easy to crack and partially fall off. After being exposed to the sun and wind, it is basically impossible to tear it off. Finally, it can only be washed and wiped with a detergent to fall off. This will seriously affect the original wheel paint. Spraying and wiping more will make the original car paint darker and less shiny, and finally cause color difference.