The world-class automotive standard, E-Coat paint process offered by GKN Wheels & Structures in Telford provides a high-quality surface finish.

Cathodic epoxy electro-coat is designed to be compatible with a both wet and powder coat paint, in addition, the excellent surface finish can allow the e-coat to be applied as a single coat where UV resistance is not required.

Used for automotive and on and off-highway applications the process has recently been adapted to also include all wheels manufactured in Telford;

Benefits:

• Provides a durable, high-quality finish with over 1,000 hours’ salt spray protection.
• Environmentally friendly water-based process
• Corrosion protection: the paint is bonded with the base metal product
• Electro-deposition allows coating of intricate and hard to reach parts of the product
• Better surface finish and fewer defects
• 17 tank process including pre-treatment
• Reduction in paint waste
• Highly repeatable process
• Large capacity tanks for large vehicle structures