Puncture Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi all, I recently purchased an identical set of oem alloys to that of my own so I can have regular tyres fitted ready for the spring. However, whilst the outside-facing part of the wheels are in reasonable condition, the seller conveniently failed to mention the paint-bubbling on the inside of one of the hubs. Does is need to be fixed? - I'd like to be able to DIY-it as the bubbling is hidden from view... is there such a thing as a Hammerite-style alloy paint? What's the best way to DIY it? Cheers, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Rub back the paint and see what the score is. Might need to be rust treated. Puncture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Wire brush then mask it all of and give it a couple of coats of primer then a few coats of colour/lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's doesn't need doing as such - it's just cosmetic. What tends to happen is road salt/grime and brake dust tends to get under the paint which causes the paint to lift and flake off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry D Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 If you can't see it from the front when fitted, sand it back and paint over it till it goes over the outline of your original paint, this will stop everything getting under the paint and eventually bubbling round to the front. You don't need alloy paint, any hamerite will do it, and a brush will make for a quicker and more sealed job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) I'd use a flap wheel in a drill to remove the paint from the affected area, use some thinners to degrease the area then use an etch primer then paint. Shouldn't have any rust if their aluminium alloy Edited October 10, 2013 by dunk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puncture Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cheers guys, will give it a go when I'm next off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puncture Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'd use a flap wheel in a drill to remove the paint from the affected area, use some thinners to degrease the area then use an etch primer then paint. Shouldn't have any rust if their aluminium alloy Hi, Well they're just the regular 'Style 44' that originally would have come with my motor... not sure what metals they're made out of? Cheers, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick330ci Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Rub back the paint and see what the score is. Might need to be rust treated. Rust treatment? on an alloy wheel? are you taking the piss? lol You should be able to sand it back, and just get some mercedes brilliant silver paint from halfords and give it a few coats. remember to mask the front to prevent overspray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Rub back the paint and see what the score is. Might need to be rust treated. Rust treatment? on an alloy wheel? are you taking the piss? lol. As he didn't state what wheels they were, and he said he had bubbling, i assumed they were steelies. Not hard to understand really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L333JSA Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 He only mentioned the word alloy twice in the post mate lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Lol. People get mistaken. If there was a picture, it would have taken any doubt out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...