Functional and aesthetically flexible, rims are a defining part of any automobile. These are the outermost part of the wheels and are where the tires are attached. Many car owners invest in making theirs look top-of-the-line, but as these things — together with the wheels and tires — endure the harshest of conditions (e.g. They run into a curb, they drive over messy road debris), it’s inevitable for them to get scratched. 

Think of your car rims as your shoes. They are essential on your travels… in getting you to your destination. However, as you traverse more roads, they become dirty and naturally undergo wear and tear. You either have them polished or you get a new pair. 

If you own a Benz and you’re looking for 17 inch Mercedes rims for sale because your old set has been scratched and, well, already looks aged, you might want to think again. There are some DIY cleaning tricks you can try to make those scratched rims as if they’re brand new. We’ll be giving you a walkthrough about this topic through this blog post. 

Materials you will need

Here’s a quick rundown of the things you will need to clean your rims: 

Dish soap

Sponge

Soft cleaning towels

Paint thinner

Masking tape

Masking paper

Coarse and fine sandpapers

Scuff pad

Automotive spray primer

Automotive spray clear coat or sealant

Step-by-step procedure

Before considering buying those 17 inch Mercedes rims for sale, check out these instructional guide on how to remove scratches from your old set of rims. 

Clean your wheels and remove all grease, dirt, and debris. Before doing any sanding or spray-painting, you need to wash your wheels clean first. Do this using a sponge and a dish soap. 

Scrub the affected area with a towel poured out with paint thinner. Make sure you use a lint-free cleaning towel when doing this step. This will make it easier for you to remove the scratch later on. 

Cover the surrounding area with masking tape. To ensure you’ll only be sanding the affected area, you need to protect the surrounding areas with masking tape. 

Sand the scratches until they’re smoothed out. Check if the damaged part is already smooth, as well as any edges that might have been cut or jagged. After sanding using the coarse sandpaper, use a scuff pad to gently scuff around six inches around the damaged area. 

Protect your tires and wheels by covering them with masking paper. This is to avoid the paint from affecting other areas other than the damaged ones. 

Apply three to four coats of spray primer. Using the same color of your rims, spray a light coat of paint (or lacquer) to the area being fixed. Be careful not to spray on the un-sanded area. If you notice bumpy spots, let the paint dry first before sanding them down using fine sandpaper. If you’re already satisfied (and the primer has already dried out), use a sealant for protection. 

Lastly, remove all masking papers and tapes and let them dry overnight. Clean them off and wipe away any dust and debris using a clean towel.

If you’re looking for a cool set of 17 inch Mercedes rims for sale, check out our inventory at Adsit and you might just find your ride the best shoes that will give it a fresh look.

As we all know, the Kia has performed poorly in these two years, especially the KX series of the SUV model. We can always find them at the end of the monthly sales list. So what about Kia’s first model — SUV-KX5. What is the overall performance of this new car?

• Advantages

First, the appearance is specially created for Chinese consumers

The KIA KX5 is a global model and its name in North America is Sportage. Although they are the same model, the version of the two countries has very big differences.

For the Chinese version of the 2019 KX5, it is changed into younger and more fashionable design. Among them, the taillight design is outstanding. With the upper part of the “S” type presented, and the lower part is the “X” type, the recognition at night is self-evident. In short, this design caters to the current design of younger. I believe it will get a lot of people’s attention.

Second, the interior design is layered

In addition to the appearance, the interior of the new KX5 also has a big change. The overall design is similar to that of many models in Hyundai and KIA. The large screen and air conditioning control area are worth mentioning. The 10.25-inch large screen uses a black background design, so the degree of integration is higher, visually it seems larger. The latter adopts a full-touch design, which improves the overall quality of the interior. It is necessary to know that in the same-level joint venture brand, such design is very rare. Of course, the full touch design has a certain sacrifice for blind operation.

Third, the car system is not a decoration

Compared with self-owned brands, most of the joint-venture brand car systems are only decorations. However, the KIA KX5’s car system has an interconnected system with Baidu’s deep cooperation. It can support Baidu CarPlay, QQ music, Baidu map and other functions, which greatly improves the convenience and entertainment of driving. Of course, the lack of Apple’s Car-play system is still a pity.

Fourth, the configuration is rich

In addition to the certain advantages in the design of the Korean car, the rich configuration is also a magic weapon to attract consumers. The car is equipped with electronic parking, front side airbags, tire pressure display, reversing radar/image, engine start and stop, automatic parking, uphill assist, key-less entry/starting, Multi-functional leather steering wheel, 10.25-inch large screen and LED light and near light, which basically meet the needs of most people.

Of course, you can also choose a higher level of the car. Then you can get more configurations: fixed speed cruise, sunroof, 7-inch LCD instrument (non-full size), main drive electric adjustment, automatic air conditioning and rear discharge The configuration of the air outlet, etc.

Fifth, the second row of seats support the backrest adjustment

The rear seats of the new KX5 have backrest adjustment function. It is a design that is rarely available in many current SUV. Its advantage is that when the trunk needs to be loaded with large items, it can be adjusted at any time. What’s more, the backrest angle of the KX5 is adjusted to a large extent, so different passengers can adjust their sitting posture according to their own needs.

Sixth, the engine meets the national VI emission standard

In the previous analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of Volkswagen’s new Sagitar, its engine emission standard is still the national V. But the new KX5meets the national VI emission standard. Therefore, consumers who look at this car do not need to worry about emissions.

• Disadvantages

First, the door is not all-inclusive design

Whether the door is all-inclusive is a problem that many consumers ignore. If you do not use the all-inclusive design, the dust on the car will get to the trousers when you get off the bus.

There is a way to make your door more advanced– soft close car door. When your friend sitting in the co-pilot pulls the car off the door, you will hear a very loud “beep” sound. At this moment, you are worried not only about your little heart but also your love car. Whether the car’s door has been broken is a problem. If you often encounter such a situation, an electric suction door will help you to solve this problem.

Second, the USB interface is simply equipped

The new KX5 has only one USB port in the front row and an ordinary 12V power supply in the back row. Of course, it is okay to buy another USB interface, but it is undeniable that it is really simple in this part.

Third, the details are more general

Although the interior and configuration of the KX5 look good, it is more general in the details. For example, the interior materials and the resolution of panoramic images are relatively normal.

In summary, the new Kia KX5 gives consumers a higher appearance and interior design, and the configuration is rich. Although it is not well handled in some details, combining the price and other aspects, the overall is great.

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