Refinishing & Remanufacturing
Reconditioning OE products saves time, non-renewable resources, and energy. All reconditioned bumper covers and wheels are part of our Keystone Platinum Plus line.
LKQ’s reconditioning process and professionally trained technicians bring these original equipment parts back to like-new quality, guaranteeing you a cost-effective repair, every time.
Bumper Reconditioning Process
A repair technician performs a complete repair process, following the bumper through the entire process to its final primer coat.
- Thermal Reforming: High temperature soak tanks chemically clean the bumpers and return them to their original molded shapes.
- Preparation: Bumpers are then stripped from the clear coat or any non flexible paint to ensure that all primers and paints will adhere properly.
- Plastic Welding: Double-sided airless plastic welding is performed after any tears in the bumper are stabilized with a specialized tape.
- Sanding and Filling: Once the structural repairs are completed, a flexible epoxy is applied to create a level surface. The bumper is sanded with progressively finer grits until a smooth, scratch-free surface is achieved.
- Final Primer: The technician performs one last detailed inspection of the bumper cover after a final sanding and application of black or grey coating which serves as a primer coat for color bumpers or as a finished coat for black bumpers.
All of LKQ’s reconditioned wheels are original equipment parts that have been returned to like-new quality by our professionally trained technicians. Our exclusive process repairs damage caused by rock chips, road salt, minor impacts, and ultra violet rays.
Advantages
- Intensive testing to ensure like-new quality
- Cost savings over new replacement wheels
- Industry-leading warranty
- Our facilities can recondition your wheel or exchange it for one from our extensive inventory.
- Available in domestic and import applications
Wheel Covers
LKQ offers wheel cover refinishing on worn, dirty, or damaged wheel covers. Our refinishing services carry a 30-day limited warranty for fitment and finish.
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