Old rusty wheels

[HankB 16]

That was a bit of work using a wire brush on an angle grinder. I'm wondering how much it wold cost to have taken them to a sand blaster.

Next I'm wondering about paint. Rustoleum Almond? Would Valspar Tractor and Implement IH White be any better?

-hank

[rmaynard 14,926]

I had all four wheels sand blasted for $40.00.

I chose to have mine powder coated.

[HankB 16]

I had all four wheels sand blasted for $40.00.

I chose to have mine powder coated.

That looks nice. I'll look into that next time.

How much did the powder coating cost? Was it done by the same folks who did the sandblasting?

thanks,

hank

[Gene_S 93]

Hank I would get them sand blasted and sand blast the one you wire wheel already. There is still rust lingering after the wire wheel and probably after the sand balster to but not as much. I can't imagine it would cost much to have them blasted. We have a place in Fort Wayne called Pro Strip (not a night club) and I have been told they don't charge alot. As for the paint go with Valspar. Good Luck!

[rmaynard 14,926]

How much did the powder coating cost? Was it done by the same folks who did the sandblasting?

Same shop did both. I will check my records and see what he quoted me.

Bob

[sorekiwi 761]

Electrolysis works on wheels too.

[PPGman 5]

I picked up a small blaster at Harbor Freight a couple years ago, and it sure comes in handy for stuff like that. I can't remember exactly what i had into it, but it wasn't much. Its not the best quality tool, but for something i use maybe once or twice a yr its perfect. :thumbs:

[Aussie 98]

4 rims sand blasted and powder coated for $100.00. Included a primer coat prior to topcoating with Jotul Silver. The powder coater organised the blasting.

[massey 111]

$100 for all 4 blasted and powder coated, you can't beat that.

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Hank I think sandblasting is the way to go, I would like to try the powder coating sometime but if you just go the sandblasting route then prime them with some good etch primer as quickly as you can. :thumbs:

[Coadster32 793]

Electrolysis works on wheels too.

Works for me. And it's practically free.

No scruba-dub....one wheel in the tub.

[854WH 0]

thats awesome

[HankB 16]

Works for me. And it's practically free.

What did you do between the last two pictures? What about the old paint? After the electrolysis, what else needs to be done before you prime and paint?

(I'm sure there's a thread that explains all of this but I'm a lazy bastage. )

thanks,

hank

[Coadster32 793]

The first picure is right out of the tank. It comes out a little black looking. A little dishsoap and water, and you get the second picture. Any paint can be removed with your finger, literally. That rim was pretty rusted, but as you can see, it looked alot worse than it really was. In your rims case, the surface pitting would still be there, just not the elbow grease to get it there.

I'm sure there's a thread that explains all of this

You are correct. There are many. All over 30 days old. Get yourself a blood-hound, and find them, because in my book, it is totally worth it. :thumbs:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,049]

I have been using the e tank to restore my 551 project. If you have the right set up it only takes hours to remove the old paint and rust. I have been cleaning up with dishsoap and a brillo pad, allowing to dry then priming.

[HankB 16]

OK, did some research and I'm going to give that a shot with some other wheels I have. I particularly like the part about removing paint as well.

I think I have a use for those big blue plastic barrels I got from my Brother-in-law. BTW, if anyone wants one, I can probably get some more. (I'm not shipping them though! )

thanks,

hank

[Zeek 2,284]

Electrolysis works on wheels too.

Works for me. And it's practically free.

No scruba-dub....one wheel in the tub.

Can you tell us what all is needed to do this and how you do it?

Is it something that can be done at home?

I was looking at blasters, but this seems to be more neat and effective :wh:

[Duff 206]

Can you tell us what all is needed to do this and how you do it?

Is it something that can be done at home?

Yes, and yes!

Check this link:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...hl=electrolysis

...and also enter "electrolysis" in the search engine at the bottom of this page for other very good threads on the subject!

Cheers!

Duff :thumbs:

[Zeek 2,284]

Can you tell us what all is needed to do this and how you do it?

Is it something that can be done at home?

Yes, and yes!

Check this link:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...hl=electrolysis

...and also enter "electrolysis" in the search engine at the bottom of this page for other very good threads on the subject!

Cheers!

Duff

Beautiful, thanks!