Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Success For The Guyson Wheelmaster

Leading industrial finishing equipment manufacturer Guyson International has seen numerous sales successes with its Guyson Wheelmaster, to both mobile van operators and static alloy wheel repair shops. This blast system has been specifically designed for blast etching of alloy wheels and incorporates many application specific handling features that enable the operator to operate this wheel blasting system safely, without heavy lifting.

One successful multiple unit installation has been to Evans Halshaw, a leading volume motor car retailer with numerous sales and service franchises, who took a number of units for both its mobile vans and its garage workshops. David Crowder - Dealer Principal at their Leeds Bodycentre stated that “the Wheelmaster cabinets were performing great, much easier on lifting the wheels about, which makes it easier for the lads and proving a valuable timesaver and in this business time is money”.

The Wheelmaster is fitted with a fully opening front door to allow maximum easy access for loading. Inside the specially designed wheel support cradle tilts and pulls out of the cabinet to allow the wheel to be mounted in a vertical position, removing any likelihood of over-reaching whilst loading wheels.

The blast cabinet is fitted with extra-large armholes to allow maximum operator access whilst blasting and the wheel is rotated by hand so it can be blast etched just as easily by left or right handed operators. The heavy duty, all steel blast cabinet affords excellent visibility of the wheel and the area being etched, with bright internal lighting delivering even illumination without shadows.

The blasting process produces an even finish with easy sweeps across the wheel surface and, unlike traditional disc sanders; it allows both easy penetration of the blast media stream between the spokes and also very precise localised etching if required. It also provides a fast and even light etching to remove only the chipped lacquer on virtually new wheels, whilst being capable of etching right back to bare metal if required.

Prospective users of Guyson blast systems are encouraged to submit sample components for free feasibility testing to the company’s extensive development workshop located in Skipton, England.