Painting your commercial wheels is a great way to prevent rust and keep your vehicle looking great. There are more reasons to paint the wheels on your medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses than just a cleaner appearance. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the benefits of repainting your wheels and provide you with some products and information that can help you paint your wheels faster and easier.
The Benefits
There are a number of benefits to periodically repainting your wheels. Here are a few notable positive effects of regularly painting your truck & trailer wheels:
Improves Appearance
The most obvious benefit of a fresh coat of paint on your wheels is a noticeable improvement in appearance. While trucking is not the most glamorous industry, it can help you as an owner/operator to keep your rig looking new, or as a fleet owner to keep your vehicles presentable and a good representative of your business. Take a look at the example above to see just how dramatic the difference can be.
Reduce Corrosion & Damage
Painting can help cover the rust on your hubs and lugs if you use aluminum wheels, or with hiding rust on your complete steel wheel assemblies. This not only makes your wheels look better, but will also slow down the spread of corrosion and extend the life of your wheels. A couple fresh coats of paint can also reduce damage to the wheel from rocks and other road debris.
Increases Resale Value
Freshly painted wheels can also serve to increase the value of your truck or trailer on the resale market. Clean tires devoid of rust and scratches can do a lot to improve the look of your equipment while also adding value. Paint and other masking supplies are cheaper than new wheels but can still provide a new look to your truck or trailer.
Looking to Paint Your Wheels?
If you are interested in painting your commercial wheels, you should check out the Tire Mask line of products at Iron Wing! Tire Mask offers a fast and simple solution to paint your wheels. Cut labor by 90% and easily get a "like new" finish with Tire Mask products without even dismounting your wheels. Protect your tires from paint and primer overspray with the reuseable Tire Mask, or add in some Rim Shields or a Hubb Capp to protect your rims & hubs from excess paint as well!
Tire Mask products support wheels in a variety of sizes including 17.5", 19.5", 22.5", and 24.5" to suit your needs for trucks, trailers, and buses. The Tire Mask can also be trimmed to provide a more custom fit for your wheels to guarantee the perfect finish every time. These masks can also be reused up to 20 times!
Heavy-Duty Truck Parts at Iron Wing
We also carry a wide range of heavy-duty truck parts. Our parts are in-stock and ready to ship! Simply browse by category, or you can use our search function to sort by description, part number, or manufacturer. We also offer free shipping on qualifying orders >$100.