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Building and Rebuilding: Unique Blogs on Industrial and Manufacturing Pursuits

Hi. Thank you for reading my blog. I have always loved working with my hands, and my favourite book is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". This book explains the importance of fixing things correctly, regardless of how long it takes. It talks about building and rebuilding, and it links the act of fixing a motorcycle to the art of living. I believe it's important to take that concept into every aspect of life including manufacturing. I have been around the manufacturing industry for years, and I've seen what works and what doesn't. In this blog, I hope to provide unique perspectives on industrial and manufacturing pursuits. I hope that my ideas lead you and your business to creating better products, seamless processes and happier, healthier employees. My name is John, and thank you for reading!

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How Wheel Powder Coating Works and Why It Is Favoured Over Traditional Painting

Australians' raging passion for cars hasn't dwindled over the decades. If you're considering sprucing up your car by painting its wheels, you have a few ways to get the job done. For the most part, you'll have to choose between traditional painting and powder coating.

Each option has unique pros and cons that must be carefully considered in determining which refinishing or restoration approach is best for your wheels. Before jumping on the wheel powder coating bandwagon, read along to find out how powder coating functions and why it is increasingly being favoured over traditional painting for wheels.

Understanding How Powder Coating for Wheels Works 

Powder coating for wheels is similar to traditional wheel painting in some aspects. As with traditional painting, the entire wheels will need to come off so they can be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Once the wheels are free of surface contaminants, a specialist spray gun is used to evenly spray the dry powder onto the surface of the wheels. But, there the similarity ends. 

The curing process for a powder-coated finish is not the same as that for wet paint. While wet paint is left to dry on its own, powder-coated wheels are put in a high-heat industrial oven to achieve the desired consistency over the surface of the wheels. The heat-treated coating is then lacquered to provide additional protection against the elements.

Why Powder Coating Is Favoured Over Traditional Painting for Wheels

In recent decades, more and more car owners have been choosing powder coating over regular paint due to the many incredible advantages that the former offers. Some top advantages of powder coating for wheels include but are not limited to the ones highlighted below:

  • Better aesthetics: the heat treatment of powder coating allows for a more uniform application of the dry powder over the surface of your wheels. This makes your wheels look more beautiful than they would if they were spray-painted in your home garage.
  • More durable protection: powder coating is not only done for the sake of aesthetics but for its functional value, too. As a protective coating for wheels, powder coating lasts longer than traditional paint finishes, prolonging the intervals at which you'll have to repaint your wheels.
  • Greener choice: wheel powder coating is considered to be a better choice for the environment because it doesn't require the use of VOC-containing paint products, which negatively impact the ecology.

While powder coating for wheels offers many great advantages, it has its drawbacks too. For example, the process requires the use of industrial-grade ovens that may only be available at professional car garages. Plus, these ovens may require fully trained staff to use safely and properly. If you need to talk to an expert about your wheel restoration project, don't hesitate to contact the professionals at a specialised powder coating company.