FINISHING
& COATING
Kelios wheels adopt shot blasting to increase paint adhesion before painting rims. One layer of primer, one layer of intermediate coat, and two layers of top coat ensure an excellent anti-corrosion effect.
Adhesion starts with the blast
Kelios wheels adopt shot blasting to increase paint adhesion before painting rims. The steel-grit blast strips mill scale and rust and cuts a clean anchor profile into the steel — the mechanical key that every coat above it depends on. Paint laid onto a smooth or contaminated surface peels; paint laid onto a correctly profiled surface stays for the life of the rim.
Four coats, one barrier
One layer of primer, one layer of intermediate coat, and two layers of top coat ensure an excellent anti-corrosion effect on every rim. Each layer is applied to a controlled film thickness and cured before the next, building a continuous barrier against the acidic slurry, road salt, and brake-dust chemistry of the pit.
Contour designed by finite element
The rim contour has been designed by the finite element method to achieve the desired strength, structural integrity, and stress relief. Every section is solved under 1.4× rated load — optimising steel distribution, eliminating unnecessary weight, and driving peak stress away from the lock-ring seat and bead radii where field failures historically initiate.
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We share our coating system datasheet and per-model FEM reports with qualified fleet engineers. Tell us about your operation and a Kelios field engineer will follow up within one business day.