Description
QD Wheel Silver is a high-performance, quick-drying enamel resin specifically designed for use in spray and brush applications. Ideal for mild steel and other properly prepared and primed substrates, this versatile paint is perfect for both new and refurbished wheels. QD Wheel Silver is commonly used to coat wheels on trucks, trailers, tractors, and vans, making it an excellent choice for agricultural and commercial applications.
This durable enamel paint offers exceptional coverage and a smooth, professional finish, protecting wheels from the wear and tear of heavy-duty use. Its fast-drying formula ensures a quick turnaround, making it perfect for busy workshops or fleet maintenance. Whether you’re working on agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, or transportation equipment, QD Wheel Silver provides reliable, long-lasting protection and an attractive finish.
About This Item
- QUICK DRYING: Specially formulated for industrial spray applications, ensuring rapid drying for efficient use.
- SUITABLE SUBSTRATES: Primed Metal, primed Aluminium, treated and primed Galvanised Steel.
- FINISH: Gloss.
- COVERAGE: Approximately 8 square metres per litre. This does not account for the method of application or wastage.
- DRYING TIME: Touch Dry in 20-30 minutes, overcoat after 1 hour and within 4 hours. If you go over 4 hours it will need to be left 12 hours after as the coating can attack itself.
- APPLICATION: Best to be sprayed but you can brush/roller small surface areas.
- SHELF LIFE: 12 Months.
- THINNERS: T1000 Xylene
Proudly manufactured in England by B.C Paints Ltd. Please note images and product titles are for advertising purposes only, tins are supplied in BC Paints cans or plain white for 0.5, 1 and 2.5, and occasionally 5 litre cans.
Application
Painting over existing paint
Step 1
Before starting, ensure you have the correct PPE and RPE, to protect against atomised particles that are being generated when spraying.
Check suitability of the product to the existing paint. We recommend you try a sample area first as quick drying paints cannot be applied over white spirit based paints as it will attack.
Ensure you have good ventilation to allow vapour to escape; ventilation is also necessary to maintain drying times. Without air movement, the coating will not dry properly.
Step 2 Clean and Abrade -
- Make sure the existing paint is in good condition prior to painting, then lightly abrade to provide a key for good intercoat adhesion.
- If there is flaking paint this must be removed prior to painting.
- Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of any dirt, oil, or grease.
Step 3 Prime – For any bare metal showing or any parts that have rusted you will need to sand the rust back to the bare metal and spot prime with our Quick Drying Primer.
Step 4 Topcoat- Once you have completed the following steps you can apply your top coat. overcoat after 1 hour and within 4 hours. If you go over 4 hours it will need to be left 12 hours after as the coating can attack itself.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage. Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Painting bare substrate
Step 1 - Before starting, ensure you have the correct PPE and RPE, to protect against atomised particles that are being generated when spraying.
Ensure you have good ventilation to allow vapour to escape; ventilation is also necessary to maintain drying times. Without air movement, the coating will not dry properly.
Step 2 Clean and Abrade - Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of any dirt, oil, or grease, by using a degreaser.
Step 3 Prime – As this top coat does not have any anti corrosive properties, we recommend you apply one coat of our Quick Drying Primer.
Step 4 Topcoat- Once you have completed the following steps you can apply your top coat. overcoat after 1 hour and within 4 hours. If you go over 4 hours it will need to be left 12 hours after as the coating can attack itself.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage. Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Mixing
Always stir any paint well before use, as our coatings are heavily pigmented and separation can easily occur. You may experience colour float; for example, a green paint can appear blue before mixing. This is one of the reasons why mixing your paint before use is essential.
- Use a mixer on a slow-running drill or a palette knife on smaller cans to mix the paint. An egg whisk, screwdriver, or small stick that doesn’t reach the bottom of the can is insufficient for proper mixing.
- Mixing should take place for 3-5 minutes.
- If you are adding thinners; they will need to be added once stirred.
Spraying
If applying with a pot gun:
Use a 1:2 to 1:4 tip setup and thin by 10% if required. More thinners may be added to achieve good atomisation and improve the flow of the paint, resulting in a better finish.
Air-assisted or Airless system:
Use an 11-13 thou tip (no thinners are usually required). If thinning is necessary, use around 10%. Set air and paint pressures until good atomisation is achieved and fingering (lines in the spray) have blended in.
