Cleaning old mag rims

[hambone]

hey,

 

i have tried several different methods for cleaning my cutty mags. i had one re-done professionally a few years back and they did a great job ! it ended up with a realy nice powder coat and clear coat on top, but a bit expensive...

 

now all the rims look like heck again so i decided to try my hand at it. i know the finish won't be as good ( read durable ) but i will be able to refinish again on my own.

 

after several attempts at using chemical strippers and abrasives ( brass cap, soft steel, wet/dry sandpaper, polishing/rubbing compounds ) i think i have a great solution! a nylon bristle flap wheel ! it fits on the end of a drill, has a drum with six spokes of twisted nylon bristles, and works great !

 

i am now looking at something to finish the wheels, any suggestions ?

[RedZMonte]

once they are completely striped. take it to a local powdercoating shop and have them coat it.

 

RedZ

[GTP207]

I can't give any specific recomendation. In the current Eastwood Catalog they a wheel buffing kit listed. If you don't have it you can go to http://www.eastwoodcompany.com

[hambone]

thanks for the replies,

 

i am hoping to find a process i can do on my own ( with a bit of equipment )..

 

anybody have experience with epoxies and uv curing ? any good chem people out there ?

 

i do have a friend with a high volume low pressure ( hvlp ) sprayer that i can use to spray...

 

i was looking at heating the rims and clearcoat to make a more smooth finish and then uv cure with a bit of heat...

 

i don't mind having to do every couple of years if i can get a simple process ( which i now have for the removal ). i found the powder coat and all only last a few of years..