2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Alloy Wheels

You should remove the tire and wheel, inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the tire, submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath to locate the leak, inscribe a mark on the wheel to indicate the leak areas, inscribe a mark on the tire at the valve stem to indicate the orientation of the tire to the wheel, remove the tire from the wheel, use number 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area, use general purpose cleaners such as 3M(R), P/N 08984 or equivalent, to clean the leak area, allow for the adhesive/sealant to dry, align the inscribed mark on the tire with the valve stem on the wheel, install the tire to the wheel, pressurize the tire to 276 kPa (40 psi), submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order ensure the leak is sealed, inflate the tire to the specified pressure as stated on the tire placard, balance the tire and wheel and install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Painted aluminum wheels use a primer, color coat, and clearcoat procedure. If the paint is damaged, refinishing is possible. As with polished wheels, all original coatings must be removed first. Media blasting is recommended. If the clearcoat is damaged, it is possible to refinish with clearcoat only, however, the required refinishing process cannot be performed in the dealer environment. Re-plating of chrome-plated aluminum wheels is not recommended.

To avoid personal injury when exposed to plastic media blast, hand and/or lathe sanding dust, primer, color coat, and clearcoat, you must work in a properly ventilated area, wearing an approved respirator, eye protection, earplugs, and protective gloves and clothing.