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1. painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:58:31 -0500; I've decided to paint my wires to try the look before possibly investing in chromes. A local shop will sand blast them for under $15 each, so I'm taking them in tomorrow. I've checked the archives fo; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00319.html (7,146 bytes)
2. Re: painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:17:43 -0500; I may find that the shiny metal is exactly what I want instead of the silver paint. What type of sealing coat would be suggested? Thanks, Monte you Obviously investing /// or try http://www.team.net; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00332.html (8,107 bytes)
3. Re: painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:34:17 -0700; Well, that should be an, er, interesting experiment... considering the wheels are made up of several types of metal, and doubtless show surface damage and discoloration in spots (since they are old e; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00333.html (9,314 bytes)
4. Re: painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Aeseeyou@aol.com; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:56:41 EDT; I believe in order to Powder Coat the wire wheel correctly you'll have to first, disassemble the entire wheel. This means removing the spokes from the hub and the rim. then mask the threads on each; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00360.html (7,799 bytes)
5. Re: painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 17:04:36 -0700; Ed seemed to think the same <g>. But I seem to recall someone else had done this and left them assembled. Anyway, it wasn't me that wanted to paint his wheels... mine are chrome. -- Max Heim '66 MGB; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00362.html (8,527 bytes)
6. Re: painting wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:34:44 -0700; No! You do NOT have to disassemble them. But you must NOT have them chemically cleaned - sand blasted ONLY. I speak from experience!!!! Mine were great (Austin Healey & MGB) Regards Barrie Barrie Rob; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00371.html (8,567 bytes)
7. Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 13:41:56 -0400; Folks at world, I have to repaint my wire wheels on my 1970 MGB GT. Someweeks ago there was some discusiion on this ...... I will have them sand(or?)blasted but then which is best 1) Powder coated (s; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00863.html (6,851 bytes)
8. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Carl W French <cfrench@cybertours.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 14:05:39 -0400; I have no experience with powder coating but understand it to be a very durable coating. I myself spray a fresh coat of paint on the wheels every year (four years). I use the Eastwood silver because;; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00868.html (7,266 bytes)
9. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:18:53 EDT; << Someweeks ago there was some discusiion on this ...... I will have them sand(or?)blasted but then which is best 1) Powder coated (silver) 2) Paint with POR 15 silver 3) Paint with POR 15 and then; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00883.html (7,503 bytes)
10. Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: thomas_pokrefke@juno.com (Thomas J Pokrefke); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:26:51 EST; The time has come to paint the wire wheels on my 1970 MGB (again). Currently, I am forced with painting the wheels every 6 months. The problem lies in the road grime/brake dust taking the shine off t; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00977.html (7,973 bytes)
11. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:46:22 -0500; Hi Tom: Get the wheels powder coated. It will cost you about $50 per wheel and will put an end to your problems. They can be coated in any color you like. Mine are gold on a red car. It ain't origin; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00982.html (8,579 bytes)
12. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 17:19:11 -0800; Arrrghhhhhhh....! Oh, Thomas. First, a Weber and now the wire wheels to be painted black. What are we going to do with you? :>) I actually prefer the painted wires in the original silver to the chrom; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00987.html (8,951 bytes)
13. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: RJohn50603@aol.com; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:02:38 -0500 (EST); << The time has come to paint the wire wheels on my 1970 MGB (again). Currently, I am forced with painting the wheels every 6 months. The problem lies in the road grime/brake dust taking the shine of; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00995.html (8,405 bytes)
14. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Geoff Love <engconn@pottsville.infi.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:27:18 -0500; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Geoff Love, The English Connection; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00997.html (9,381 bytes)
15. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: miker15@juno.com (MICHAEL J ROBSON); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 20:00:55 EST; I have the same problem - Is it possible (or desirable) to have wires sand blasted and chrome plated? Would blasting weaken them? I hve spent literally weeks trying to strip and sand just one wheel a; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01002.html (8,631 bytes)
16. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:53:40 -0800; Mike et al, I've sandblasted oodles of wires with nary a problem. It does however show up a weak or pitted spoke before it breaks. Can you say "preventative maintenance"? I seal the inside of the hub; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01004.html (8,326 bytes)
17. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: "Richard Fontaine (ENG)" <fontaine@scooby.lklnd.usf.edu>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 22:40:58 -0500 (EST); tom(if i may be informal); thought i'd throw a few pence in, for what its worth.color of the wheels may not be the important issue.safety really is a subject worth mentioning.wires tend to become bri; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01006.html (10,304 bytes)
18. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: RJohn50603@aol.com; Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:10:35 -0500 (EST); << I have the same problem - Is it possible (or desirable) to have wires sand blasted and chrome plated? Would blasting weaken them? >> Mike, If you were to chrome them, you wouldn't blast them becau; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01020.html (8,180 bytes)
19. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:59:45 -0800; And, alas, too often love is blind....:>) Bill (deeply mired in tradition.....with a sunroof installed on my GT..); /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01024.html (9,837 bytes)

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