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Houston, TX, October 28, 2015 –(PR.com)– A new, Do-it-Yourself Auto Paint Shop is officially opened for business and its main objective is to save you money. My Paint Shop is located at 13311 Dunlap St. Ste. C, 77085 near South Main and Hillcroft in Houston, Texas. It’s the ultimate solution for those who want to paint their vehicle themselves but they just don’t have the proper space or equipment. Sometimes getting your car painted can be expensive and a long process at a body shop. At My Paint Shop you can prep, paint and dry your car in as little as 2 days. It’s a DIY business where you can bring in your own materials and your own painter.

The idea came when Co-Owner, Lynn Jones had a fender bender with an uninsured motorist. She needed some simple paint and body work done on her car but only had liability insurance. The uninsured motorist didn’t pay for the damages and when she called around to different body shops the prices were too high. “I was able to get my parts, but I needed a painter, says Lynn. The concept of My Paint Shop was launched in April 2015. Co-Owners Lynn Jones and Sam Burnett Jr. strongly feel that this is a much needed innovation for the city of Houston and they hope to expand soon. My Paint Shop helps the painter/entrepreneur cut out the high overhead costs. “Just think of My Paint Shop as your paint shop. There are talented auto painters all over this city that can use our paint booth to generate their own income,” says co-owner, Sam Burnett Jr.

An individual can rent the paint booth for as little as $25 per hour and as much as $125/day. “It should not have to cost an arm and a leg to paint your car,” says co-owner Lynn Jones. With the booth rental you get access to a 60 gallon compressor, hose lines, and a well lit, clean, paint booth. The paint booth is available Monday–Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm, with flexible late hours, if needed. The renter just needs a spray gun, paint/prep materials and a painter. If you don’t have a painter, My Paint Shop can provide one for you.

My Paint Shop has booth space that is able to accommodate all makes and models including trucks, trailers and motorcycles. Reservations are recommended at least 24-48 hours before rental space is needed. My Paint Shop can also be reached via the internet at mypaintshophouston.com

The wheels of your car are extremely important and are what keep you on the road. They not only promise a smooth drive and enhanced performance, but also improve the appearance of the car. However, you cannot save your good looking wheels from a number of damages, including discoloration.

The “Ugly” Patches

With time and use, whitish and yellow spots often develop on car wheels. These discoloration spots rob the wheels of their original glory.

However, what is the solution to fix the discoloration of alloy disc? Do you need an expensive painting job? Do you need full replacement of the wheels? Or is there any other viable solution?

Today’s alloy wheels are primed, painted and then clear coated for additional protection. So, paint touch-ups for discoloration are not the answer to the “ugly” spots.

Getting Rid of the Spots

Here are some facts about discoloration of alloy wheels and how you can fix it.

Oxidation: Discoloration on ring can be a result of oxidation. These are made from aluminum, which does not rust. However, dirt and dust tend to get collected on these wheels. Sometimes certain chemicals or materials react with oxygen molecules and cause oxidation, which leads to discoloration.

Oxidation can be reversed with an acid cleaner, which counteracts the oxidation process. As the rings are clear coated after painting, it is essential to remove the coating before treating the wheels with the acid cleaner. The coating can be easily removed with paint remover. However, remember to clean the paint remover thoroughly before using the acid cleaner. You can use acid cleaners made at home or reputed products available in the market. After using the acid cleaner, rinse the wheels well; and dry them completely before installing them on the car again.

However, if this technique fails to work, you can use a stronger cleaner to get rid of the ugly spots. After thorough cleaning, follow up the process with a fine glaze and then wax the rings for shiny, like-new appearance.

At the Garage: A whitish discoloration on the wheels is not uncommon. However, this often happens when a person at the mechanics garage uses acids and cleaners to clean the wheels and tires. Yes, acids remove the dirt rapidly, but sometimes attack the clear coating with a cloudy, dull appearance.

The solution to this kind of discoloration is using a paint glaze on the wheels to get rid of the cloudy appearance. However, remember to clean the wheels thoroughly before using the paint glaze. Moreover, use a soft cloth for application to avoid any scratches or damage.

Alloy Wheel repair specialists can easily take care of the damage caused by discoloration, without the need for replacement.

However, if none of the above can solve the problem of discoloration, then re-painting would be the solution. The alloy wheel repair specialist will advise accordingly. However, whether the surface of the wheel is pitted or the paint has worn off in patches, then a paint touch-up will only cause further damage. Always remove the coating and the paint before re-painting is done.

Whatever the problem, discoloration of wheels can be easily solved.