Powder Coating for Alloy Wheels in Tyne and Wear

Powder coating applies dry coloured powder to a bare, prepared wheel using an electric charge, then bakes it in an oven so it melts and cures into a tough skin. It is a different process from spraying liquid paint, and it suits some wheels better than others.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we offer powder coating as part of our alloy wheel work, and we will talk through whether it or a sprayed finish fits your wheels and your plans for the car.

Why people choose powder coating

The cured coating is thick and resilient, which makes it a sensible choice for wheels that take daily knocks from stones, brake dust and road salt.

• A change of colour across the full set
• Wheels with worn or failing paint all over
• A hard finish for a daily driver
• Matching a set after one wheel has been repaired
• A solid colour such as black or silver

What the job involves

The tyres come off and the wheel is stripped back to bare metal. Old paint, lacquer and corrosion must go, because powder will not hide a poor surface. Any kerb damage or dents are repaired before coating.

The wheel is then cleaned, coated, baked and cooled. Depending on the finish, a clear top coat may follow. Tyres are refitted and the wheels balanced.

What affects the outcome and cost

Preparation takes most of the effort, so the state of the wheel drives the price more than the coating itself. Heavy corrosion, thick old paint and damage that needs repair all add work.

Colour and finish choice matter too: gloss, satin and matt behave differently, and some effects need more than one layer. We explain this at the estimate.

Limits and things to ask

Baking involves high heat, so a wheel that has been repaired with filler or has damage that traps moisture may not be a good candidate. Ask us whether your wheels are suitable before you commit.

Powder is not a way to fix a cracked or bent wheel. If a wheel is out of true, it needs assessing for safety first.