How Wheels Are Professionally Powder-Coated | Cars Insider

Powder coating is a process where powder is applied electrostatically onto alloy wheels. For wheel customization, it is far more durable than paint. We got an inside look at how wheels are transformed with powder coating at The Wheel Specialist in Clitheroe, UK.

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[blackice]

I used to work for a powder coating shop that did not specialize in wheels, we only did them occasionally. We never went this far though. We would sand the wheel, power wash it, pre heat it, apply two coats, one clear coat, one color, and done. We also only charged like $200 for a set of 4 wheels tho. Stuff we mostly did was things like awning covers, decking screws, flag and tent poles, stuff that was cheap, high volume mass produced. So not as much time and care went into the details.

[claudes]

This is the best video I've seen on the process of powder coating... thanks for taking the time guys!

[devvonleevinyll]

I do powder coating for a office furniture company. It's pretty cool how powder painting works.

[hoodparticles]

I did full recon on wheels since 2012 now I work body repair refinishing. Love this line of work.

[dlnelson]

Nice to see a shop that does it all. I was told I have to have EVERYTHING off the rims when I bring mine in to include the damn valve stem.

[dimitrismessinis]

At 3:10 the metallic color is common 2k car color - metallic clear or something special eg heat resistant color/varnish etc. ?

[aishaofficefurni]

I'm really crazy about cars! And now surely thinking to powder coat my car wheels. Thanks a lot!

[jzbreezio]

Ive always wanted to know how this is done. Thanks!

[chumps]

I've been searching for a set of gold wheels but can't find any I like. I was thinking of powder coating a set and then this video popped up in my feed.

[vlhulme]

At 3:06 this is where it goes off the rails. Painting a smooth surface without sanding before hand. This is why "hyper" finish wheels have peeling issues. You can apply a powder base, sand, apply a black coat THEN apply "hyper" or "liquid metal". This is why I can't stand these vendors that do this shit. Your process is wrong. Not to mention all these companies leaning on that powder coating, their wheel color rarely ever matches the factory finish which annoys bodyshops everywhere.

[ittotaq]

Lol insider realized that their car series got a lot of views so they made a separate channel dedicated to it to get more views

[darioali]

Ohhhh man I WISH that you were in my country (Trinidad and Tobago)

[RANON]

2:01 that doesn't look flat to me in the freeze frame

[mattd]

Hi i have had some wheels powder coated but they didn't tape up the back face that bolts to the hub and have powder coated that to. Do i need to now clean that off many thanks

[MrKevinp]

can you powder coat parts of a wheel like the inner dish of a concave wheel only?

[TheLysy]

Wheels Do they have to be heated up before painting or only after painting?

[Motorsportsgeek]

Why dont they offer powder coating the entire car paint so you don't have to worry about thin clear coat and scratches?

[airishfan]

how much powder does each wheels use and if the wheels are new and matte black do they need to be sanded

[alessandropia]

Si usa la maschera quando si fa polvere. Non si mettono le gambe sotto una macchina sollevata e senza una ruota.

[mikegresham]

I need my wheels done where is there a shop here in sounthern calif?