Description
Quality and Appearance of a Powder-Coated Rim
Through the multi-layer curing of fine powder, an extremely durable and resistant surface is created on the rim – which, in terms of impact resistance, scratch resistance, and longevity, is incomparable to a wet paint coating.
The appearance resembles a fine structure but does not achieve the smoothness of a wet paint finish. Therefore, powder-coated rims may, in comparison to a wet-painted rim, exhibit slight orange skin or small powder inclusions.
However, this is generally within tolerance limits and is visually inspected again, potentially reworked, and approved by us.
Therefore, we do not accept complaints based on these reasons.
| SKU: | WF14500 |
| Category: | POWDERCOATING |
| Manufacturers: | Wheelforce Wheels |
Work Preparation
The crucial stage
The right preparation is crucial for the quality and durability of the coating. In the first step, factory-painted wheels undergo a chemical “soft stripping” process to remove all old paint residues. For unpainted wheels, this process is skipped, and the process begins with the second station: the smoothing process. This process refines the surface of the raw rim to achieve a smoother and more uniform coating. In the first step, the rims are sand blasted with glass beads. Then, they move to the two-stage vibratory grinding systems. The coarse grinding mechanically vibrates the wheel and removes any burrs that may arise after milling. The fine grinding smooths out all irregularities and makes the surface extremely even, smooth, and ready for adhesion. Any visible irregularities remaining are addressed by handwork.
The powdercoating
the main process
Here, all wheels are processed subsequently. Our powder coating takes place in a sterile and sealed area that is free of dust and dirt. Using a special technique, electrostatically charged powder is sprayed onto the rim and then applied in 2-3 layers, which are cured in the oven at material-friendly times and temperatures. Between each layer, a visual inspection and, if necessary, reworking are performed to ensure the best possible result.
Marking and Quality check
The final steps..
Marking and quality control: All finished coated rims are marked with permanent laser engraving. This confirms to the customer the authenticity of a WF powder coating, identifies the product by specification and production date. This allows us in quality management to trace which material was used by which processor at what time. Furthermore, a WF marking signifies a quality feature with confidentiality.
