Powder coated rims now available in our store!

We're pleased to announce that we've recently expanded our store's offerings with powder-coated aluminum wheels. What are the benefits of this solution and what does the process involve? We invite you to read a brief description.

As the name suggests, the paint in this process is in the form of a dry powder, which is electrostatically charged and applied to conductive materials. Due to electrostatic forces, the powder adheres to the painted surface. This is a brief description of the method.

However, the first and most crucial step in both powder coating and standard coating is surface preparation. This primarily involves eliminating all types of contaminants, grease, and other defects that may impede paint adhesion. This is accomplished using both chemical agents such as phosphates and physical cleaning of the components, such as shot-blasting or sandblasting.

The colored powder is then applied to the item using an electrostatic gun, which imparts a positive charge to the ejected particles. The powder paint particles then strike a grounded object and adhere tightly to it. The painted object is heated to a high temperature, which melts the paint and creates a uniform structure. The next step is curing the applied coating, which usually occurs (depending on the material being painted and the powder used) after approximately 10 minutes of heating to 200°C. It should be noted that the painted object is often heated before the powder paint is applied.

The process itself may not be very complicated, but it does require the right tools and environment. The benefits of this painting method are significant. From the perspective of using powder-coated wheels, the most important advantage is the exceptional durability of the paint. The coating is resistant to both high temperatures and a wide range of chemicals. This can be seen, for example, on brake calipers, which are often powder-coated but retain their charm despite exposure to high temperatures. Aluminum wheels painted using the powder coating method also require less thorough maintenance in winter. Another advantage is the ability to apply a significantly thicker layer of paint, which prevents paint defects such as streaks. This, in turn, translates into easier correction of surface imperfections. The manufacturer of powder-coated parts can minimize the already elevated production costs thanks to the extremely low loss of powder material. Unused particles can be reused.

We hope we've given you a little insight into powder coating. We encourage you to watch a short video to learn more about the process, and we encourage you to purchase wheels painted using the powder coating method.