Want to know how to powder coat your aluminum rims in 5 simple steps?
Superior Powder Coating for Aluminum Rims Process
Here are 5 steps to Powder Coating you should know before refinishing your rims:
Step 1
Bring your car over and drop it off. What color do you want your rims? Choose your color.
Step 2
Once wheels are dismounted, valve stem and weights are removed to prepare for sandblasting. The following stages must be followed to ensure lasting results. Reported problems with powder coating aluminum rims are a direct result of improper blasting or short-cutting the process. Be sure to confirm your Wheels are sandblasted to a Specification SSPC 5/NACE clean “white Metal” finish.
Step 3
The original wheels are sandblasted to a clean “White Metal” finish. This ensures a maximum powder bond. All impurities are removed before the powder is applied. This process also profiles the surface to provide for better adhesion. If your wheels aren’t sandblasted thoroughly the finish will be prone to flake or peel. Cleanliness is the most critical step of how to powder coat!
Step 4
The sandblasted wheels are statically charged and a small molecule epoxy primer is applied. After the primer is applied the wheels are heated to 400 degrees. The Primer offers a tighter mechanical bond between the top coat and the metal.
Step 5
Powdered wheels are heated to 400 degrees. After critical temperature is maintained the wheels are removed and returned to room temperature. The cooling process will harden the coating to a durable glossy finish. The powder coated wheels are returned to the body shop and mounted. Lugs are hand torqued for a final touch. Every wheel is finally inspected to confirm a perfect finish. 24hrs Later your vehicle is ready for pickup.
Superior Powder Coating guarantees your new wheels against rust or corrosion for 1 year. How awesome is that?
If you don’t understand Powder Coating Best Practices, you might end up with flaking, chipping or corrosion. Forget that! At Superior Powder Coating you won’t have to worry about these issues. We ensure a quality powder coating experience with long lasting results.
We do it right the first time. We know how to powder coat.
From the hand torqued lugs to the refined curing process, we provide the highest quality powder coating on the market. This is backed by our 1 Year Guarantee against rust and corrosion.
Come on over to Superior Powder Coating!
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