Waxing Powder Coated Wheels

Wax clear coated wheels once your wheels are clean and dry apply a quality wheel protectant like detailer s pro series wheel glaze or wheel wax to seal the wheel surface.

Waxing powder coated wheels.

Then a very thin metallic coating is applied to the wheel in a vacuum chamber using an advanced electrical bonding method. 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. 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. I worked with thousands of powder coated wheels and really got to know the best way to care for them.

They keep your wheels looking shiny and they prevent brake dust adhesion. These products work just like car wax. If any wax remains on the coated surface it could bake into place when exposed to the sun s ultraviolet light. First the wheel is coated with primer.

Just like normal painted wheels don t let anything too harsh dry on the wheels and be especially careful when working with matte finishes. Be sure to wipe off any globs of wax that remain on the surface. It helps to restore the look and finish of your wheels and finally produces a good coating of wax the latter of which is known to repel brake dust with ease. Pvd physical vapor deposition wheels come with a shine that rivals conventional chrome plating.

Last a clear acrylic powder coating is sprayed on to seal and protect the finish. These just like matte paint on cars car be discolored with the wrong products. 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. 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.

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. Apply them with an applicator pad and then buff the wheel. Powder coating provides your wheels and rims with better durability.