Why Refinish a Wheel?

Refinishing is the removal of all existing coatings, including rust and corrosion from the wheel surface areas and the application of a new coating to the entire surface.

• The first reason for refinishing is excessive rust or corrosion in the tire sealing area. Excessive rust or corrosion in this area may cause a tire-sealing problem and shorten tire life because of air leakage.

• The second reason for refinishing is excessive rust or corrosion on the mounting faces. This condition could possibly cause a disc wheel to become loose after being put in service.

• A third reason for refinishing is the wheel disc area being covered with excessive rust or corrosion. This is solely to satisfy appearance issues assuming none of the first two issues are present.

• A fourth reason for refinishing is excessive coating buildup on wheel mounting faces. Excessive coating buildup has the potential to wear away in use and lead to loose mountings. Bolt hole ball seats should not have excessive buildup either since this will prevent proper seating of the nuts and potentially cause wheels to become loose.

How do you know when to scrap a wheel?

There are various reasons to scrap a wheel. Such as, distorted bead seat, cracks, flange wear, excessive run-out, distorted bolt holes. If you are unsure whether you can refinish a wheel due to damage or excessive corrosion, contact your local Kal Tire representative who would be happy to assist you.