Created specifically for motorsport and aerospace applications where extreme temperature conditions are encountered, Carbon Revolution's thermal barrier coating system uses a multistage, multimaterial coating formulation that provides an excellent thermal barrier.

Using a plasma arc gun to liquefy a ceramic material, the wheels are coated at critical points around the inner wheel "barrel" and on the back of the spokes. The result is an incredibly thin, nearly diamond-hard coating that reliably shields the resin from heat - reducing maximum wheel temperatures and allowing continuous track use by even the most aggressive drivers.

But that's not the end of the story with regard to testing. Upon extreme exposure to harsh UV environments, corrosive salts and road chemicals, it became apparent that to achieve the durability required by Ford, a special coating would need to be developed to protect the resin from the environment.

Carbon fiber parts are notoriously challenging when it comes to delivering a flawlessly smooth painted surface - the kind of finish Ford demands for all of its vehicles. Several proprietary new processes were developed that resulted in a robust, high-gloss black finish that not only looks good, but ensures a long life for the wheels.

Produced to high standards - tested to ensure quality

Manufacturing carbon fiber wheels begins with the creation of the preformed internal carbon structure, composed of precisely manufactured carbon strands arrayed into woven fabrics. The elements are then placed into a mold using state of the art manufacturing techniques.

An RFID chip with a unique tracking number is embedded in this structure, and each wheel is individually entered into a quality assurance system. Once this structure is assembled, it's infused with resin and cured at high temperatures.

This process results in a one-piece wheel that ensures maximum strength - eliminating the need to bond or glue the wheel's spokes and barrel components together.

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