A note for car enthusiasts: powder and acrylic painting of the disc

The painting of auto-disks is an element of restyling, to which from time to time some drivers resort. The reasons may be the need to restore the appearance after straightening, or in a simple desire to refresh the look of the car. The disc painting can be carried out in various ways. In doing so, it will require compliance with a certain order of actions. Knowing the basics of the technological process is useful to those drivers who decided to perform the painting on their own.

Methods of painting

Usually this procedure is performed in one of two main ways:

• Technology using powder paints;
• Technology with the use of acrylic paints.

In the first case, the powder coloring composition is applied to the surface of the disc with the help of special equipment. Then the product is kept for some time in the oven, in which a temperature of about two hundred degrees Celsius is set. Under such conditions, the colorant melts and covers the surface with an even layer. Finally, apply a protective layer of varnish. Painting a disc in this way is a complex technological process. Therefore, it is carried out exclusively in Industrial conditions. The new coating has good resistance to environmental influences. However, I must say that this procedure will cost a car enthusiast in a decent amount. If the driver plans to save and perform the painting on his own, then he should resort to the second method.

Preparation for acrylic painting

This method provides a wide range of color solutions. After all, the choice of acrylic paints is much richer than that of powder paints . In addition, this method does not require the use of complex technologies. It will not lead to large financial costs, like powder painting of discs, the price for which can vary from 5 to 15 thousand rubles per set. The homeowner needs to think in advance where the painting will be done, and also prepare the room for drying. The fact is that you can not dry the product near the battery, with a special hair dryer or under direct sunlight. This will result in uneven compaction of the layers. Therefore, drying should be done in a room with good ventilation at a temperature of 10-15 ° C. In addition to paint, the following tools and materials will be required:

• primer;
• solvent;
• sandpaper;
• Painting Scotch tape ;
• Colorless varnish from the same manufacturer as the paint;
• Abrasives for polishing;
• Drill with a nozzle for grinding and stripping (can be replaced with a brush with a metal pile).

Procedure

It is better if the disc is painted with an industrial spray gun. However, the paint in the cans can also be used. First of all, carefully clean the surface Disk. Metal is freed from old coatings, corrosion and small scratches. Then it is degreased with a solvent and a primer coat is applied. After drying, the primer is applied repeatedly. In this case, each layer should be treated with fine sandpaper to obtain a perfectly even coating. The next stage is painting the disc. It is also carried out in several layers. The dried surface is covered with a colorless varnish to obtain greater strength and luster. After a week of drying, the discs can be polished with special abrasive agents.