Powder Coating Alloys for a Longer Lasting Finish

powder-coating-spay-boothThey’re actually alloy wheels! In the photograph you see them being hung to dry after they have been powder coated, a process which gives you a better and longer lasting finish than any other style of coating. Don’t believe us? Read on

The powder coating process starts with removing all the original paint layer and damage from your alloys, using our specialist aqua-blasting machine. After our experts are spray-paint-powder-coatsatisfied that the alloy is completely cleared of even the finest dust, we apply an electro-statically charged dry paint powder and resin mixture to the alloy, spraying it on to ensure an even coating.

Once the powder coating is dry, we bake it in the oven. Although this might sound like an odd thing to do, this melts the powder coating and allows it to form a thick and entirely even layer drying-powder-coated-alloy-wheelsover the alloy.  After baking the alloy is ready within 20 minutes – meaning we can get you back on the road far quicker than anyone applying a paint coating

Because the alloy coating is thicker, it is more scratch and corrosion resistant than a paint coating. It is, in fact, on average twice as thick as a paint coating, so you get literally double the protection! A powder coat is also more flexible than a paint coating, meaning that it’s better suited for vibrations and bending caused by the road surface.

powder-coat-alloy-wheelPerhaps the icing on the cake is that powder coating is much more environmentally friendly than paint coating. The paint used on alloys contains solvents and harmful volatile organic compounds, which are proven to deplete the ozone and produce hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of in an appropriate manner.

Overall we believe that powder coating your alloys is the perfect finish for your alloys, as it provides a highly attractive and durable protective coating for your wheels, which is why we use it on all our refurbishment options. powder-coated-alloy-wheelsNot only will you get a stunning result, but you can also be assured that you have chosen the most environmentally friendly option for your refurbishment.

We hope you’re now convinced of the benefits of powder coating, but if you need any more persuading please call us today on 0845 370 8881 to talk through your refurbishment options.

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