Hyundai The New Grandeur Wheel Repair & Painting Review

Hyundai The New Grandeur Wheel Refinishing: Restoring the Shine

The Hyundai The New Grandeur, a popular sedan, often suffers from cosmetic damage to its wheels over time. This can include peeling paint and unsightly scratches from daily driving, such as impacts with curbs or road debris. Fortunately, professional wheel repair and painting services can completely transform the vehicle's appearance. This review details a hyper silver wheel refinishing process performed at Today's Car Daejeon, highlighting the necessity, process, and cost involved. The estimated cost for this service is approximately ₩70,000 per wheel (excluding VAT), with potential additional charges for services like tire protection.

The Wheel Refinishing Process

The process begins with a thorough inspection of the wheels to assess the extent of damage, checking for structural integrity and cosmetic flaws. This is crucial for a successful repair. Following the inspection, the tires are dismounted to allow complete access to the wheel surface. The next critical step is surface preparation, which involves stripping the old, damaged paint and any oxidized layers. This is often achieved through sandblasting, a method that uses high-pressure media to create a uniformly rough surface, ensuring optimal adhesion for the new paint.

After meticulous cleaning to remove all dust and debris from the sandblasting process, the wheels are ready for painting. For this Hyundai The New Grandeur, a hyper silver finish was applied. This sophisticated metallic silver offers a dynamic look, shifting from matte to subtly glossy depending on the light. The application involves multiple layers: a primer for adhesion, 2-3 coats of base color, and 2 coats of clear for protection. Each layer requires adequate drying time. Applying metallic paints like hyper silver demands precision, maintaining a consistent distance (around 30cm) and angle (60 degrees) to achieve an even, professional finish without visible spray marks.

Finishing Touches and Quality Control

The final stage involves applying a clear coat, which acts as a protective barrier against UV damage, acid rain, and road salt. This clear coat should have a hardness of at least 3H to resist everyday scratches. After the clear coat application, the wheels undergo a curing process, either 48 hours of natural drying or 12 hours of heat drying. This curing period is essential for the paint's durability. Finally, a rigorous quality control check is performed to ensure the surface is free of imperfections and the color is uniform before the wheels are remounted onto the vehicle.