All You Need To Know About Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

Anything we buy needs to be cared for if you want it to last for a long time. Nothing is designed to last for eternity and needs to be checked from time to time. Without caring, anything can wear down and go to waste.

For example your car.

Numerous small parts work in unison to provide you with the various functions that you can utilise your car for. You need to take your car for maintenance regularly and ensure that there isn’t anything that is left unchecked.

However, we have found several car owners who believe that wheels are meant to only be mounted once and forgotten.

Hell no! NEVER do that.

You need to keep an eye on them, always, and get them checked as soon as you spot any damages or wear.

Alloy Wheels- A Better Deal?

Alloy wheels are made up of alloys of aluminium, magnesium or both. These wheels are lighter and more malleable, giving them the ability to be shaped into some of the most exquisite designs. They provide better fuel efficiency, heat dissipation and braking abilities, while they make sure to not exert too much load on the tyres and suspension components.

Unlike the traditional steel wheels, alloy wheels are immune to rusting. They do corrode. But the residue is a white powder in place of the brownish-orange colour of rust. Alloy Wheel Refurbishment UK is an excellent method to save your wheels. You should not be given up on them at the first signs of corrosion. Take them to a professional, who will remove any wearing and return the wheel to its glorious state.

Refurbishment Process

While you can take a shot it as well, let a professional do the job. Sometimes it’s better to let the experts do their job rather than giving our unneeded insights. The wheel needs to be taken off and checked for any damages. Taking off the tyre helps in making sure that all the damages can be dealt with and that the wheel refurbishment process is done efficiently.

1. Preparation
   Once the wheel has been removed and the tyre has been stripped off, the wheel is blasted to remove any residue of the previous adhesive or any dirt that would reduce the smoothness of the coating.
   Doing this also helps is removing corrosion if there is any on the wheel. Clearing the surface completely makes sure that the refurbishment the process is done properly and efficient results are obtained.

1. Painting
   Once the surface is clean of all foreign particles, a base coat is applied. It is usually a silver metallic paint. This is where expertise is needed. Only by practising can you achieve the skill of efficient application.
   Professionals will follow a specific pattern to ensure that the paint is applied evenly across the wheel surface. You might find them starting the application from 6 o’clock and going clockwise until they’re back where they started. This helps make sure that the paint is spread out evenly.
   If you keep a close eye, you might find him doing this quickly. This is because the paint needs to be wet when he returns to the spot he started. Being wet helps the paint to blend well, and not have different shades of the same colour on a wheel.

Why go to a Professional?

1. First of all, a professional has much more experience in dealing with the complexities of paint and its textures. He has been practising for years and can definitely do the job more efficiently and easily than you.
2. Also, the wheel isn’t a flat surface or simply round. The three-dimensional build is different to work on with paint. You might not know the techniques needed to reach the deep grooves of the wheel and leave the area unattended.
3. Paint application is a tricky job. You need to maintain the same shade, angle of application and the amount being applied throughout the wheel. This is where experience gives a professional the upper hand.

Regular and timely checks can help you save a lot of money, that you would otherwise, invest to get new wheels. Give them the care they deserve and they’ll always give you the top-notch performance levels and make sure you’re safe at all times.

For any queries related to wheel refurbishment, contact us at Wheels UK. Our proficient experts will be more than happy to resolve any issue that might be troubling you. Read more about Alloy Wheels UK