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Tips For Using An Alloy Wheel Repair Kit

Mag wheel repair Sydney kits contain all materials you need to repair a damaged alloy or mag wheel. The kit contains filler, paint and other tools such as brushes and sandpaper. You can use the kit to fix light to medium wheel damage such as shallow scratches. However, the kits are not suitable for fixing large areas of damage. Mag wheel repair kits are less expensive compared to a professional wheel repair but the final result doesn’t come out perfect.

How does the kit work?

Mag wheel repair kits fill the damage to create an even surface. The kits repaint the damaged area. The mag wheel repair kit comes with paint, filler, lacquer, sandpaper, application tools and gloves. Your kit should have a variety of sandpapers including sandpapers with very fine grain. It is hard to get a smooth finish using rough sandpapers and that is why mag wheel repair Sydney NSW experts have different types of sandpapers.

Using the repair kit

You should read the instructions on your kit and follow the instructions. Normally, you should start by cleaning the wheel. You should remove grease and all dirt before you proceed. Sand down the damaged part of the wheel to get rid of any protruding areas. You should not let any part of the alloy to stick up.

Use the fine sandpaper and sand over the area repeatedly to gain a smooth surface. Wipe the dust away with a damp cloth and let it dry.

You should then fill in the damaged area. Mix a small amount of filler putty and press it deep into the holes. Get it level with the surrounding to make your mag wheel repair Sydney work to come out perfect. Fill in the damaged area and let the filler set. Use fine sandpaper to smoothen the filler. Wipe the area and mask off the damaged area. Apply the paint in very thin layers and let it dry between coats. Apply a lacquer at the end. 

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