Powder Coating

What is powder coating?

It’s a dry pigment coating that’s electrostatically applied to metal, then baked so it bonds into a hard, even shell. The result is a more durable finish than standard wet paint, ideal for wheels and automotive parts that cop road grit, heat and weather.

When to choose powder over paint

• Durability first: better adhesion and chip resistance than wet paint; won’t yellow in the sun.
• Heavy-duty use: perfect for alloy/mag wheels and other automotive components that need a tougher skin.
• Refresh or restyle: from OEM silver to satin black, metallics or textures—powder holds colour and gloss longer.

If the part fits our ovens and handles ~250 °C, we can likely powder coat it—wheels, bike frames, brackets, suspension bits and more.

Colours & finishes

Gloss, satin, satin-matte or full matte; plus metallic and textured options for extra depth. Need factory-correct tones? We stock popular shades and can source OEM-grade pigments quickly when required.

Our process

1. Strip – Old paint/powder is chemically stripped or sandblasted (fire-safe media).
2. Prep – Vapour blast, clean and inspect; structural issues are flagged for TIG or straightening first.
3. Coat – Electrostatic primer, then base pigment, then a durable clear; finish options from gloss to matte.
4. Bake – High-temp cure for proper bond and toughness.
5. Final check – QC, then refit tyres/valves and rebalance wheels before hand-over.

Typical turnaround: most jobs are ready in 2–3 days; multi-stage or custom work can take a bit longer—we’ll confirm timings in your quote.

Why our Grey Lynn workshop

• All in-house: stripping, prep, coating and curing done by our own techs in our booth and ovens—no mobile shortcuts.
• Built for consistency: controlled environment for even flow, proper cure and long-lasting results.
• Part of full restorations: we combine powder coat with repairs, machining or diamond-cut to return wheels to factory-fresh.
• Keep moving: loan wheels and a courtesy vehicle are available while we work (subject to availability).

FAQs

Is powder coating better than paint?
For wheels and metal parts, yes—adhesion and durability are stronger, and it’s far less likely to chip or flake with age.

What can you coat?
Alloy/mag wheels, bike frames, brackets, suspension components and many industrial parts—if it fits our oven and tolerates ~250 °C.

How long does it take?
Most powder jobs are 2–3 days; we’ll outline exact timing with your quote.

Can you match factory colours?
We carry popular shades and have fast access to OEM-grade pigments for factory-correct results.

Ready to powder coat?

Send a couple of photos for a fast quote, or drop by 6 King St, Grey Lynn. We’ll help you choose the right finish and get your parts back looking mint—and built to last.