Waxing Powder Coated Wheels

If you re paying a powder coating company to coat your wheels for you you can plan on paying around 250 to 520 for a base coat for rim sizes ranging from 13 to 26.

Waxing powder coated wheels.

This type of wax contains abrasives that can harm the powder coating. When you have the particles from the powder coating sprayed onto your rims then they go into an oven to bake at high heat levels. Be sure to wipe off any globs of wax that remain on the surface. Just like normal painted wheels don t let anything too harsh dry on the wheels and be especially careful when working with matte finishes.

I worked with thousands of powder coated wheels and really got to know the best way to care for them. These products work just like car wax. Be careful not to leave the product on for too long as the wheel cleaner can start eating through the clear coat and the powder coat. The cost of powder coating wheels depends on the size and depth of the rims and whether you pay someone else to coat your rims or do the work yourself.

If any wax remains on the coated surface it could bake into place when exposed to the sun s ultraviolet light. Powder coating provides your wheels and rims with better durability. These just like matte paint on cars car be discolored with the wrong products. Pvd physical vapor deposition wheels come with a shine that rivals conventional chrome plating.

Be aware that if you re new to waxing this option may be a little tough for your first use as the wax will dry extremely quickly. Last a clear acrylic powder coating is sprayed on to seal and protect the finish. First the wheel is coated with primer. This process causes the coating to fuse together creating a curing process that will help to add another level of durability to the product.

Wheel cleaners are products that are specially formulated to remove road grime and brake dust gently. Then a very thin metallic coating is applied to the wheel in a vacuum chamber using an advanced electrical bonding method. They keep your wheels looking shiny and they prevent brake dust adhesion. Apply them with an applicator pad and then buff the wheel.