Refurb alloy wheels before new Grabber AT2's fitted

[sussex-landy]

I have some 18" wheels which I picked up cheap and want to clean them and repaint them. I have found some refurb sites but as they want £50 + VAT per wheel and I didnt want to spend that much I wondered if anyone had used chemicals to strip the wheels and then primer and paint.

They are only getting some Grabber AT2 for winter and use in the alps so I am not fussed about a pristine finish.

If anyone has any low cost sources for alloy wheel reurb and paint (more paint than refurb).

thanks

Robert

[bishbosh]

I have always found rock filled mud to be excellent at removing paint from alloys.......

[sussex-landy]

I thik the previous owner of the alloys thought the same but it doesnt get a smooth even finish

[paintman]

I'd be amazed if you got them professionally done cheaper than that.

I do SMART repairs for a living & hate alloys with a veangeance. They are a PITA to work on, and very time consuming. Unless I am VERY VERY quiet I point any enquirers towards one of the wheel specialists. The wheels on mine are getting tatty & bubbly (3-spoke RRC standard alloys)& they'll be going to a specialist!

If you do want to do a quickie job yourself just to tidy a set of knockabouts get them beadblasted (NOT grit)then just paint with whatever you have to hand. By all means try paint stripper but I suspect you'll get fed up very quickly!

[Range Rover Blues]

Agreed, that's sheap if it includes the paint. Beadblasting is the way to go.

You might get a hot air gun to work but I suspect you'd end up doing some sanding. Spot treatment is unlikely to last more than a year sp you need to clean them right back to good metal.

[sussex-landy]

Thanks sounds like I will have to find someone local who does bead blasting or just clean off the bad bits with a drill and wire attachment. Like I said they are only for some grabbers on my p38 in winter and summer in the alps.

thanks

robert