Commercial Wheel Reconditioning Services

At Bauer Built, safety is part of everything we do, and our professional wheel reconditioning services are no exception. We adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) safety enforcement program and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), to reduce vehicle violations and safety issues with your tractor and trailer tires.

It’s important to know when it’s time to recondition your wheels to prevent small issues from becoming bigger, costlier repairs. Proper wheel maintenance also reduces the chance of compromised fleet performance due to rusty bolts or cracked wheels.

Why You Should Recondition Your Commercial Wheels

Professional wheel reconditioning and refinishing can help you save money and keep you or your drivers safe on the road. Here’s how:

• SAFETY & DIAGNOSTICS: Our diagnostic testing includes removing rust, old paint and debris so we can find potential defects, such as hairline fractures, rusted bolts and improperly threading nuts.
• TIRE HEALTH: A well-maintained finish makes tires easier to mount and dismount. That also supports better bead seats, less tire bead damage and air retention.
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE: Preserving a professional finish on your wheels can help protect against corrosion and rust, extending wheel service life.
• VEHICLE APPEARANCE: Your rig is like a billboard on wheels. Refinished wheels create a visually appealing aesthetic that can enhance your brand image. Bauer Built offers seven finish colors, including white, black, gray, orange, yellow, red and blue.
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: We tailor our wheel reconditioning services to FMCSA and CSA standards so you can drive your commercial vehicle with peace of mind.

All-In-One Commercial Wheel Reconditioning Services

Inspection and Cleaning

Our expert technicians conduct visual inspections to look for oblong holes, cracks, worn mounting faces and bent flanges that could hinder the wheel reconditioning process.

Paint and Grease Removal

Each commercial wheel is moved into a containment chamber and blasted with hot steel bearings to remove all prior coatings, paint, grease and oil.

Second Inspection

We inspect the wheels again before priming and painting to check for signs of damage, inconsistencies and wear that may require further repairs.

Cured Wheels

Commercial wheels are painted via a robotic powder application to ensure a three-millimeter thickness then cured in an oven for 15 minutes for a glossy finish.

The Bauer Built Wheel Reconditioning Guarantee

Our wheel refinishing and conditioning process includes:

• Proper finish coatings and seals: Our 10-step process reconditions wheels by curing them evenly in an oven for better rust resistance and efficient future refinishing.
• Air retention and reduced bead damage: Wheel maintenance protects commercial tires from unnecessary wear caused by underinflation. Maintaining air pressure at the proper PSI minimizes the chance of a tire blowout on the road.
• Improved tire mounting/dismounting: Clean and maintained wheels make mounting and dismounting a breeze so you can get back on the road quicker and stay in service longer.

Read more about our wheel reconditioning process.

Our Commercial Wheel Reconditioning Process

1. You bring your wheels to your local tire center to be sent to one of our wheel refinishing plants.
2. We clean and prepare wheels for refinishing.
3. Our team blasts the wheels with steel shot and abrasive grit to remove built-up dirt, grease and old paint.
4. We inspect the wheels for potential safety issues.
5. If it passes the second inspection, we repaint the wheel. Our Lesta robotic painter applies the paint for a more consistent powder finish.
6. We apply primer if you require it.
7. Wheels cure in an infrared catalyst oven for 15 minutes.
8. The powder coating transforms into a durable, permanent finish that looks like new.
9. We complete a final inspection and prepare refinished wheels for return.
10. Each reconditioned wheel is labeled to ensure accurate record-keeping, asset tracking and return.

Wheel Reconditioning Locations

Contact any of the following Bauer Built locations for more information on wheel reconditioning:

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