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 enough that you're
considering repainting). A clear gloss coat would work, but I don't know
that you'd like the results. I suppose you'll get an idea when they return
from the sandblaster.
You seem to be determined to "reinvent the wheel" here... consider there is
probably a reason umpteen million British wire wheels were painted dull
aluminum. If you don't like that look, many earlier MGs had them painted
body color, or a strong accent color (like red or yellow), or black, or pale
gloss gray. But there is no paint substitute for plating.
I agree that powder coating would be the way to go.
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 7/15/03 10:17 AM, MonteMorris at mmorris@nemr.net wrote:
> Paul,
> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Telewest (PH)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
> To: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; "MG list" <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 3:41 AM
> Subject: Re: painting wire wheels
>
>
>> Not sure what you are going to paint them to try the look of chrome. If
> you
>> are having them sandblasted to shiny metal won't that be better?
> Obviously
>> not very practical in the wet ...
>>
>> As for painting, gotta be powder coated.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
>> To: "MG list" <mgs@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 2:58 AM
>> Subject: painting wire wheels
>>
>>
>>> 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.
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