Most car owners want it, so that their car is not lost in the general flow of vehicles. How to achieve this? Someone can order expensive tuning. For some, a clean car is a good result. And is there anything in between these options? We think, that is, and these are stickers on the hub caps of the alloy wheels.
Stickers with car logo
How the sticker solves the question of the attractiveness of the car
Decoration of the car's alloy wheels with stickers on the caps (they are also called plugs or inserts) has an aesthetic character. You can move without them. But the car will look "like everyone else". Nobody will pay any attention to you.
The main thing is not to repeat. Cars of one brand and complete set, purchased in the salon, practically indistinguishable from each other.
Sticker for the cap with a different decoration will immediately highlight the wheels.
Your car will definitely not look like its counterparts.
Stickers on alloy wheels
Striving for individuality, study, in what execution car stickers for cast disks are issued. Their range is very diverse and creates all the possibilities, so as not to repeat. A sticker with the same logo can look completely different. This will add charm to your car.
What are the pictures on the alloy wheels
Cap stickers can be classified according to several characteristics:
- According to the content of the decoration - with or without a logo with another image.
- By type of base (aluminum, film, silicone).
- According to the method of drawing (stamping, airbrushing, 3D drawing).
- The shape of the surface is glued (smooth or convex).
- By volume solution: flat and three-dimensional.
For the decoration of the sticker, which are attached to the caps for the car's alloy wheels, come in a variety of content. Some depict the logos of car manufacturers. Others have drawings or plots of any kind.
They can be made to order for good money. But in this case, no one will have a second such kit. This is an option for particularly demanding individuals of car owners.
Foundations, on which the drawing is applied, can be made of aluminum, silicone or film. In all these cases, on the reverse side there is an adhesive composition for fastening to the disk caps.
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The pattern can be applied in different ways. The appearance and perception of the picture depends on it. Stamping is the easiest way. In accordance, and image type, which will have disk caps, will be the same. Airbrushing and 3D mode will create a unique decoration. However, the price of such stickers will be quite high.
Surface shapes, which have car wheel caps, different manufacturers are different. The difference is, that in some they are equal, and in others - convex. Therefore, the glued bases of the pictures are of the same configuration.
The difference in volume solutions is that, sticky pictures on the car caps can have a flat shape.
This is a film or a thin metal base. The three-dimensional pattern is a geometric shape, resembling a low cylinder or truncated cone. These design options for the cap look more solid.
Logos on car disc caps
How to choose the right car sticker
Choosing a sticker on the plugs, you need to know a few basic parameters. It depends on them, how high quality, ??the work will be done beautifully and quickly. This is especially important, if you are going to do it on your own.
You need to know, what:
- the main parameter in the selection is the diameter of the labels. Their sizes are standardized for the available disks and caps. The size range corresponds to the following values: 45, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90 millimeters. The choice depends on the brand of the disc manufacturer and the car;
- the color of the base of the pattern on the sticker for cast wheels may be different: black, silver, chrome. Here it is a matter of everyone's taste. You can follow the path of classic selection. Then the chosen pattern should harmonize with the color of the car body and its finish. If you like a contrasting solution, then the color and artistic image can be any at your discretion. This will add extravagance to the appearance of the car and clearly set it apart from others.
- the shape of the surfaces as in the cap of the disk, and the sticky pictures for your car should be the same. This is especially important, if the drawing is applied on a rigid base. In case of inconsistency of geometry of surfaces to execute work qualitatively it will not turn out. In a short time, car wheels and caps will be left without this accessory.
Car wheels with logo
How to install a sticker
Work on its placement on the caps is not particularly difficult.
Neatness and attentiveness - everything, What you need.
In most cases, the process is to paste the pattern on the surface of the wheel disk cap. The following requirements must be met:
- work is carried out at a certain ambient temperature. It should not be below eight degrees;
- cast wheels and caps must be cleaned of dirt and washed before the sticker on the picture. Caps - dried and defatted;
- decide in advance, how it will be convenient for you to overlay the pattern on the surface of the wheel insert;
- remove the paper protection from the bottom sticky side of the adhesive pattern. Try to touch the sticky layer with your fingers as little as possible;
- Carefully align the edge of the glued pattern from which it forms the plugs. Evenly straightening it, slowly apply the entire surface of the insert. Make the overlay pattern soft, with a clean cloth. Follow, so that the edges of the drawing do not lag behind the surface of the insert.
Car windshield moldings
Stickers on the caps of alloy wheels
Evaluation of the quality of drawing on the plug
To be sure, that the work performed was successful, and pasted drawings or logos will not disappear or be lost in the near future, do the following:
- Carefully inspect the entire surface of the glued drawings for cast wheels. It should not be wrinkled or swollen. If these defects are found, then, if possible, they should be carefully straightened and remove air in places of loose fit.
- Follow, so that the edges of the drawings do not lag behind the surfaces of the inserts. If such a shortcoming occurs, remove foreign inclusions and press tightly to the surfaces of the inserts of the drawings, not stuck.
High-quality and glued without violation of technology drawings for cast wheels must withstand all the operating conditions of your car for a long time.
Off-season natural factors should not affect their financial condition. These accessories are able to withstand the load of separation from the water pressure when servicing the car at the car wash.
Stickers on car wheels
Small accessory, and the price is high
There will probably be car owners, for which cast car wheels are already quite beautiful and elegant without any stickers, applied to the caps. Let us disagree with that. This kind of depressing, spoils the impression of the car. This is a minor detail, and the car will go without it. But motorists, for which the car, as a favorite woman, will always say, that little spool, yes dear!