Waxing Powder Coated Wheels

First the wheel is coated with primer.

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. They keep your wheels looking shiny and they prevent brake dust adhesion. Then a very thin metallic coating is applied to the wheel in a vacuum chamber using an advanced electrical bonding method.

After you have dried off your wheels with a microfiber towel you can apply a detailing spray wheel wax or. These products work just like car wax. 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. Apply them with an applicator pad and then buff the wheel.

Powder coating provides your wheels and rims with better durability. 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. If any wax remains on the coated surface it could bake into place when exposed to the sun s ultraviolet light. Just like normal painted wheels don t let anything too harsh dry on the wheels and be especially careful when working with matte finishes.

These just like matte paint on cars car be discolored with the wrong products. Be sure to wipe off any globs of wax that remain on the surface. Last a clear acrylic powder coating is sprayed on to seal and protect the finish. 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.

Wheel cleaners are products that are specially formulated to remove road grime and brake dust gently. This process causes the coating to fuse together creating a curing process that will help to add another level of durability to the product. 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. 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.