Alloy Wheel Repair Archives

July 11, 2025

Why sandblasting doesn’t belong in wheel prep: Meet the smarter and cleaner wheel prep solution

When you think of prepping alloy wheels, many picture clouds of abrasive dust, noisy compressors, and manual labor-intensive sandblasting setups. While sandblasting is a long-standing method widely used in industries like shipbuilding, construction, and general metalwork, it’s far from ideal for today’s alloy wheel refurbishment. In fact, using a sandblasting cabinet for alloy wheels can …
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July 3, 2025

What Is a Tire Bead Breaker? How It Boosts Efficiency and Safety in Your Workshop

A quality wheel repair starts long before the paint or lathe—if you can’t remove the tire efficiently, you’re already behind. A tire bead breaker is the first step to unlocking access to the wheel surface, enabling safe, consistent, and high-throughput repairs across any shop setup. Whether you’re running a mobile van, a small shop, or …
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June 11, 2025

How to Paint Alloy Wheels the Smart Way: Automation vs. Manual Methods

In today’s wheel repair industry, painting isn’t just a value-added service. It’s essential for driving profits and ensuring quality. Whether addressing curb rash, restoring a faded finish, or customizing rims for a client, the expectations remain consistent: high-quality results and efficient turnaround times. The focus has shifted from simply learning how to paint alloy wheels …
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June 10, 2025

What is a Blasting Cabinet? A Cleaner, Greener Alternative to Traditional Sandblasting

In alloy wheel repair, the final result depends heavily on surface prep. Whether you’re painting, diamond cutting, or doing a full restoration, achieving a clean, even surface is critical. For pro shops, it’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about speed, sustainability, and profitability. That’s where a blasting cabinet makes a real difference. It’s not just a …
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May 28, 2025

What is a Wheel Straightener – And Why Does Your Shop Need One?

The need for affordable and safe automotive repairs is really on the rise right now. While diamond cut machines are gaining popularity, wheel straighteners are also making a big impact. They’re showing impressive results for workshops, tire centers, and dealerships. If you’ve got bent or buckled alloy wheels, they can cause vibrations, affect handling, wear …
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May 23, 2025

What is a Diamond Cut Machine – And Why is it Essential for Today’s Workshops?

When it comes to alloy wheel restoration, few tools are as essential—or as effective—as the Diamond Cut Machine. Diamond cut wheels, now common on everything from premium sedans to EVs, offer a sleek, high-gloss finish that elevates a vehicle’s look. But their surface is easily damaged by curbs, corrosion, and wear—making precise repair a must. …
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May 16, 2025

How we Repaired Tesla’s Viper Matte Turbine Wheels – And Saved the Entire Process

In this blog post, we’re diving into how the WM600 automatic wheel painting machine helped bring a damaged Tesla Model Y Viper H3117f matte black turbine wheel back to its original consition. We’ll talk about the tricky parts of fixing matte finishes, the increasing demand for reliable Tesla wheel repairs, and how the WM600’s Save-a-Wheel …
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March 21, 2025

How Automation is Revolutionizing Wheel Refinishing

Boosting Efficiency and Sustainability Through Automation. “Maintaining consistent quality, improving efficiency, and reducing operational costs are ongoing challenges in wheel refinishing. Traditional painting methods often rely on full-size spray booths, which are expensive to operate and prone to bottlenecks. Skilled painters – who are already in high demand—must split their time between tasks, leading to …
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October 4, 2024

Promoting a Greener Future in Automotive at Industry Exhibitions

Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 showcased sustainable automotive solutions at Automechanika, with companies like Wheel Restore leading the charge toward a greener future in the automotive industry. This year’s event focused on cutting-edge innovations designed to reduce environmental impact, enhance efficiency, and improve productivity across the sector. At Wheel Restore and HBC System, we were proud to …
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June 1, 2024

Wheel Restore Wins the DIRA Technology Award!

We are thrilled to announce that Wheel Restore has won the prestigious DIRA (Danish Industrial Robotic Association) Technology Award 2024 for our innovative Wheel Painting Machine! On Thursday, May 30, 2024, during the DIRA Business and ROBOTBRAG 2024 event in Odense, Denmark, we were honored to be recognized for our cutting-edge technology in front of …
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