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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: PtP on August 20, 2008, 11:00:26 AM

Title: Painting New Steel Wheels
Post by: PtP on August 20, 2008, 11:00:26 AM

The original wheels on my TJ have become rusty on both the outer face and also on the inner side resulting in two leaking valves over the last 12 months. And they are all starting to look a bit shitty.

Here is a photo of what I’m on about:
(http://http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/mmore514/DSCN4676.jpg)

Rather than all the logistical hassle of getting mine stripped down and refinished etc, I’ve managed to acquire 5 new steels which I’m due to pick up later today.

In an effort to try and provide some extra protection to these new wheels, does anyone know the best way to give them a decent quality finish which won’t rust?

The spare wheel has had some extra paint applied by a previous owner, whilst it’s obviously protected the wheel from rust to some degree; it has gone all crazed and presumably was the wrong paint. Here is another photo of what I on about:
(http://http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/mmore514/DSCN4677.jpg)

Any recommendations?

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Post by: scrw on August 20, 2008, 11:38:29 AM

not easy without stripping the wheel.

Personally I would shot blast and either powder coat them or etch prime and epoxy paint them

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Post by: Nosebolt on August 20, 2008, 03:47:51 PM

the going rate round here is about 20 quid to have all the tyres removed, and about 40 pounds per wheel for blasting and powder coating, in my opinion this is the only option for a proper job that will last.

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Post by: PtP on August 20, 2008, 10:20:26 PM

I now have 5 new wheels like this:

(http://http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/05/cd/cf6c_1.JPG)

I bought them via ebay from this seller who still has 5 new wheels to sell - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... TQ:GB:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160273333248&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123)

So, is powder coat or spraying the way to go?

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Post by: Panic mechanic! on August 20, 2008, 10:34:57 PM

powdercoating is the best way to go . it will last the longest

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Post by: Bubba on August 21, 2008, 04:43:00 AM

yup

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Post by: PtP on August 21, 2008, 04:15:28 PM

Thanks for all the input.

I'll check out the powdercoating option.

Can aoyone recommend a good company to try in the West Midlands?

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Post by: greggmo on August 21, 2008, 11:05:56 PM

i will get you the number of a mate of mine who owns laptab. they refurb wheels of all types and i am sure i can get you a good price.