Yahoo Autos Here's How Powder Coating Works
Powder coating is a process used by many to change the color of wheels, body panels, and trim pieces through applying a colored powder onto a surface. It's a cool way to switch up your car's looks, but how does it actually work? Thanks to this neat explainer, we get to find out.
Unlike a regular paint process, powder coating relies on an electric charge to ensure the powder sticks to a surface, rather than any kind of adhesive. In this clip put together by Engineering Explained, we're able to walk through how a specially designed spray gun ionizes the powder as it's being applied, allowing it to naturally stick to the nearest surface - which, in this case, is an S2000 wheel.
After the wheels have been coated, they're baked at around 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, and boom, you've got yourself a newly colored set. Watch for yourself to learn about the entire process.
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