Bob Owen Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Any opinions on whether I should refurb (shot blast, paint etc) my rusty standard steel wheels (4.5J X 13) or replace with Alloys. If alloys which ones?. If refurb existing wheels any suggestions for ensuring paint gets properly into the " inner/outer seam" or is it best to seam seal this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Get the original wheels refurbished. Rather than paint, get them powder coated. The company that powder coats them will shot blast them properly immediately before powder coating. The powder coat gets into all the nooks and crannies as it is put on as a dry powder with an electrostatic gun, and then baked to get it to melt and set as a continuous surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve C Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I would stick with the standard wheels and get them powder coated as Kevin says. You should have no problems with rust breaking out if they are done properly. The bit you really need to watch is actually the part inside the wheel where the tyre bead sits. If this is heavily corroded or pitted it can cause slow leaks, which can be a right pain. If in doubt, better second hand wheels are out there, and powder coat one with a good inner rim instead. Fancy alloy wheels are undoubtedly nice, but they are vulnerable to kerb damage, expensive and there can be issues with fouling with some wheel and tyre combinations, as previously documented on this forum. Regards Steve C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Owen Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks Steve and Kevin I'll go with your thoughts are get my original steel ones refurbished. Stockport Powder Coating seems to be one of the recommended best. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 One of my medium term plans is to get the original wheels for my GT6 refurbished and then replace the Minilites. Need to find a powder coater a bit closer to Hitchin though! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Owen Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Gully Price from Stockport Powder Coating is £260, This is for 5 wheels, shot blast, prime, top coat and includes removal and refitting of tyres bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 some do it in the oven when the boss is out Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 It's all personal taste, but I like the original wheels. I recently had mine powder coated, price was similar to above. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I had mine blasted for £40 then painted them with cans. Looked good for about two yrs. now wish i had powder coated them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Gully Price from Stockport Powder Coating is £260, This is for 5 wheels, shot blast, prime, top coat and includes removal and refitting of tyres bob Thanks Bob - that's useful to know. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 some do it in the oven when the boss is out Pete Not any more we don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7rider Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 The seam you mention on the front of the wheel , I was advised to run a bead of clear silicone in there after coating . They are still good 20 years on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzerman Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Got my originals powder coated, they look great! cost about £200 A word of warning make sure you remove the coating where the wheel nuts seat or they will undo, they did on mine. It is because there is not enough friction on the powder coating, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Owen Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks Paul, I'll check this. Like yours mine now look great. Stockport Powder Coating have done a great job. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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