The vehicle can be transformed into new life through refurbishing alloy wheels. The professionals at the workshop regularly face the same question is whether powder coating or spray painting is better in the refurbishment process. Both the methods, in reality, have their share of merits and demerits to the customers and the professionals.
Elaborating on these two types of allow wheel refurbishment approaches will clear the doubt.
i. Alloy Wheel Powder Coating
Alloy wheels have to be protected against the debris and weather elements and they need an extra layer of protection while running on the road. Although after the alloy wheels are powder coated, they do not look appealing yet the refurbishment approach provides greater resistance against the chemicals, impact damages, precipitation, and solvents.
Merits of Powder Coating the Alloy Wheels
* Eco-Friendly Attribute: The powder coating methods do not include the solvents and so does not release the VOCs, so the atmosphere is not a threat. Unlike a few types of paints, it is an environment-friendly alloy wheel refurbishment approach.
* Durability: Powder Coating is able to withstand higher impact damage with no hindrances of cracking or chipping. Fusing together and adhering to the wheel surface, the wheel receives assured longevity.
* Cost-Effective: Despite the powder coating's initial cost is a little high compared to painting. The durability and longevity return with higher returns on investment.
* Full Coverage: The Alloy wheels sometimes have intricate designs as well as the spots difficult to reach. Powder coating covers the wheel surface fully despite the design complexity.
* Time: It takes more time for powder coating.
* Other Special Equipment: Special equipment and spray are needed.
A few car owners think that wheels gain additional weight after powder coating, unlike spray paint. But in reality, the additional weight is all negligible and makes no difference while running on the road.
ii. Alloy Wheel Spray Painting
The popular spray painting method is coating the alloy wheels owing to its availability and simple application.
Merits of Alloy Wheel Spray Painting
* Colour Selection: Paint is available in varied colours compared to powder coating. Spray painting is ideal for customers who seek a special colour.
* Smooth Finishes: Spray painting gives a smooth finish.
* Initial Cost: Compared to the powder coating, the initial spray painting cost is lower. Moreover, spray painting should be frequently applied, that could add up to the costs in the long run.
Demerits of Alloy Wheel Spray Painting
* Non-Durable: Spray Painting lasts for less time compared to powder coating. With time, it starts to crack and chip, and it has to be refurbished further with an added expense.
* More than One Coat: The wheels will achieve a universal finish when several paint coats are applied. Hence, the process is time-consuming and tedious.
* Color Retention Capacity: Paints start fading with time but the powder coating remains bright and regularly fresh.
Let the discussion end with the conclusion that which should be chosen, powder painting or spray painting for the alloy wheels. In general, the client needs to decide the approach. But powder coating is the appropriate choice for the alloy wheel refurbishment.
