Electroplated wheel

Electroplating wheels is a process in which a protective layer with specific properties, color and corrosion resistance is coated on the surface of metal or plastic wheels by electrochemical methods. This protective layer can not only improve the beauty of the wheel hub, but also significantly enhance its wear resistance and corrosion resistance.The following is the analysis of electroplated wheels:

The production process of electroplated wheel hub mainly includes the following steps:

1. Pretreatment: thoroughly clean the wheel hub, remove oil, impurities, etc., to ensure that the surface of the wheel is clean and free of pollution.

2. Chemical impurity removal: The small impurities on the surface of the wheel are further removed by chemical methods to prepare for electroplating treatment.

3. Electroplating treatment: Put the wheel into the plating solution, and form a protective layer on the surface of the wheel through an electrochemical reaction.

4. Spray paint and salt spray test: Spray paint treatment of the wheel after electroplating, and salt spray test to ensure its quality and corrosion resistance.

Advantages of electroplated wheels

1. Aesthetics: Electroplated wheels can give wheels a more beautiful and personalized appearance, improve the overall beauty of the vehicle

2. Wear resistance: electroplating can effectively resist wear and extend the service life of the wheel hub.

3. Corrosion resistance: the coating has excellent corrosion resistance and can prevent damage to the wheel due to oxidation.

4. Cost performance: Compared with the wheels of other materials, electroplated wheels have a high cost performance while maintaining beauty and performance.

Although electroplated wheels have excellent performance, they also need to be properly maintained and maintained. Here are some maintenance suggestions:

1. Regular cleaning: Keeping the wheel clean is one of the important measures to maintain its performance. It is recommended to clean the wheel hub regularly to remove surface dirt and residue.

2. Avoid scratching: the plating layer is relatively fragile and susceptible to scratching and collision. Therefore, in the process of use should try to avoid scratching the hub surface.

3. Timely repair: If the surface of the wheel is scratched or damaged, it should be repaired in time to prevent the damage from expanding and affecting the appearance and performance

The process of wheel plating can be divided into three kinds: wheel spray plating, wheel water plating, wheel vacuum plating. Among them, the adhesion of wheel spray is not strong, easy to peel and fade, but the price is cheap. The adhesion of wheel water plating is better than that of wheel spray plating, and once there is a little bit of peeling, the front part will fall down in large pieces, and the color is single, the process is complex, and the price is high. Wheel vacuum plating has strong adhesion, and the surface is much brighter than water plating, strong corrosion resistance, the price is higher than spray plating but cheaper than water plating, and water plating has pollution, now most are spray plating or vacuum plating.

In summary, as a beautiful, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant and cost-effective wheel decoration material, electroplated wheel hub has been widely welcomed in the automotive market. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to the correct maintenance and maintenance methods during use to ensure its performance and service life.