Simple and quick cleaning and repairing treatment for the surface of scraped wheel hub

To dress up and love a car, you need to change it from head to toe The wheel hub is like the "shoes" of your car If you match it with a pair of ordinary "shoes", the overall image will be greatly reduced, so don't neglect the wheel hub when you equip your car The appearance of the wheel hub gives the first visual impression It is this seemingly casual place that can properly reveal the taste of the car owner When there are stains on the surface of the wheel hub that are difficult to remove, professional cleaning agent should be selected, which can remove the stains mildly and effectively and reduce the damage to the aluminum alloy surface In addition, there is a metal protective film on the hub itself, so pay special attention not to use paint brightener or other abrasive materials when cleaning In the process of driving, it is also necessary to be careful to avoid "hard damage" caused by scratching on the wheel hub Once there is a scratch or deformation, it should be repaired and repainted as soon as possible To avoid such a phenomenon, when the car is still new, it is necessary to wash the wheel rims frequently Vehicles driven every day should wash the wheel rims at least once a week, first wet them with water, then sponge them with detergent, and then wash them with plenty of water If the car has been driving for a while and is not diligent in cleaning and maintenance, and a hard layer of dark brown coking has formed on the wheel rim, a stronger wheel rim cleaner should be used Remove coking with patience After spraying with special detergent, wait for a while, let the solvent soften the coking, then brush it off with sponge or coarse cloth, and then wash it with water Choose a fresh shape to facilitate maintenance Do not worry Some serious coking needs two or three cleaning actions to be completely removed For those who don't like to do their own maintenance, it's better to choose a "fresh" shape with simple and clear appearance, not too many complex structures, and not a bunch of small screws when buying the primary wheel rim of the car It's easier to maintain and clean in the future The following are the specific steps of repair: 1 Check the scar If it is not damaged to the inner side of the hub, it can be simply repaired Use the paint diluent to wipe around the scar and remove the dirt 2 It is difficult to remove the dirt on the deepest part of the scratch At this time, you can use toothpick to thoroughly clean it 3 In order to prevent the irrelevant parts from being painted by mistake, it is better to stick the adhesive paper around the scar carefully 4 Finish the tip of the brush and apply the finishing paint The paint will shrink slightly after drying, and it is better to protrude a little 5 After coating, it will take about a week to dry completely After drying, use water-resistant paper dipped in soapy water to smear to make the surface smooth 6 After wiping with water-resistant paper, wipe out the light with mixture, and then apply wax For deep scars, the key is to observe whether the metal surface is exposed If you can't see the metal surface, it won't rust You can apply the finishing paint with concentration Use the tip of the pen to go up point by point, and then wait for the paint to dry completely Daily maintenance is also indispensable When the hub temperature is high, it should be cooled naturally before cleaning Never use cold water for cleaning Otherwise, the aluminum alloy hub will be damaged, and even the brake disc will be deformed, which will affect the braking effect In addition, cleaning aluminum alloy wheel hub with cleaning agent at high temperature will cause chemical reaction on the surface of wheel hub, lose luster and affect the appearance When the hub is stained with tar that is difficult to remove, if the general detergent is not helpful, try to remove it with a brush, but do not use a strong brush, especially an iron brush, to avoid damaging the hub surface Here, to private car owners to introduce a way to remove the tar: that is, to choose the medicinal "activating oil" to rub, you can get unexpected results, try it If the area where the vehicle is located is wet or close to the seaside, the hub shall be cleaned frequently to avoid the corrosion of aluminum surface by salt If necessary, after cleaning, the hub can be waxed to maintain its luster forever