User Guide
Alloy Wheel Paints
Helping you to achieve the best results
Step 1
We recommend using TeqPro EP400 Etch Rapid Primer on any bare surface metal wheel repairs and for partially abraded original paint. This will result in providing maximum surface adhesion and create a stable base for the application of the wheel basecoat colour.
Step 2
Ensure Etch primer is properly dry (2-4 Hours at 20°C) before application of the chosen Base Coat Colour.
Step 3
Spray Light coats of Base coat colour and allow paint to flash dry for 15 - 20 mins before applying subsequent layers. Spray vertical and horizontal cross coats to get even coverage.
Step 4
Make sure base coat paint is completely dry before the application of your chosen Clear Coat. (We recommend 24 Hours at 20°C)
Step 5
Clear Coat needs to fully dry before refitting alloy wheels to the vehicle. (24 Hours at 20°C) BE careful with fresh paint and do not use a Jetwash or harsh cleaning chemicals on wheels while the paint is still new.
Step 6
Always wear suitable protective personal protection when using paint (Mask,Gloves, Goggles, Overalls). Do not spray alloy wheels outside or especially in cold, windy or damp conditions. Paint takes far longer to dry.
Step 7
Spraying in cold conditions can severely impact paint drying times. Likewise, spraying in breezy or windy conditions can cause solvents in paints to dry much too fast and cause a misting or clouding effect.
Step 8
Spraying in exceptionally warm or hot conditions or worse still, in direct bright sunlight at temperatures over 25 °C can cause solvents in paints to evaporate far too quickly and force the top paint layer to dry out too fast causing clouding or misting and a patchy finish/loss of gloss.
Top Tips
Shake The Can
Shake Alloy wheel paint spray cans for at least 3 Minutes prior to application until all the shake balls can be heard moving freely inside the spray can. (This also includes clear coat lacquer). If this is not done, the constituent components of the paint will not be correctly mixed.
Test Sprayout
Always make a test sprayout on an inconspicuous area or to determine the correct spray pattern angle and technique before use. TeqPro Alloy Wheel Paint spray nozzles can be easily adjusted by turning the small fan piece on the nozzle to a vertical or horizontal spraying pattern to aid application into awkward areas
Clean & Dry ?
Wheels should be suitably prepared and clean and 100% dry before application of paint can begin. There should be no grease, dirt, polish, wheel cleaner, dust or any other contaminants present on the surface.
Spray Me !
Spray cans should be inverted 180° upside down between each spraying application and purged, so as to avoid blocking the internal spray can valve and spray nozzle.
Repeat the base coat application as required or until a desired uniform smooth paint finish is achieved.