Alloy wheel refurbishment
The process
1. Visual inspection of wheel.
2. Order number is raised, so every job is traceable.
3. Remove tyre and balance weights.
4. Bead blast wheel to remove all the previous coatings and any corrosion.
5. Visually inspect wheel for any kerbing damage.
6 .Mount wheel on testing machine to check for any run out problems.
7. Repair any damage found at stages 5 and 6.
8. Make good any repair marks caused while rectifying problems identified at stages 5 and 6
9. Bead blast wheel again to make sure that we have an even and consistent finish on the wheel before the painting process is started.
10. Wheel is then etch primed.
11.Wheel is the inspected and as many surface imperfections as possible are then rectified.
12. Another coat of primer is then applied.
13. Primer coat is then flattened ready to receive the colour coat.
14. Colour coat is then applied.
15. Lacquer coat is then applied to front and back of wheel.
16. Wheel is then oven baked for a hard and durable finish.
17. Final inspection and then it is sent to the tyre fitting department.
18. New tubeless valve is fitted.
19. Tyre refitted(without marking the wheel).
20. Wheel and tyre assembly are then computer balanced.
21. Another inspection and the wheel is ready for collection.
