On 3/28/06, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > looking for some pointers on preping alloys wheels to be repainted. > do you sand them? > i will be using a self etching primer and wheel paint, both SEM or DupliColor products, don't remember off hand. > i would have them powder coated, but they are not perfect, just want them looking better. > > TIA. > > dylan I find the easiest way to clean is with a beadblaster. Do not use sand as they have a tendency to work their way into the aluminum. I have succesfully cleaned rims by putting them on a hub affixed to a motor. Kind of like a roullete wheel. I put the sanding medium on one edge and work it like a potters wheel. Come to think of it, an old potter's wheel would make a perfect fixture for spin sanding the edges. It's not as good as machining but they should be good enough for daily driiver wheels. BenT |
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