[TR] cleaning, prepping and painting steel TR3/4 wheels

[tom white]

If you take the wheels to a good powder coater they will sand blast them clean
before coating them.  Good powder coating is a great wheel covering and it is
almost indestructible.

Best regards,
Tom

> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:25:44 -0500
> From: triumph66 at gmail.com
> To: Triumphs at autox.team.net
> CC: triumph.tr4a at gmail.com
> Subject: [TR] cleaning, prepping and painting steel TR3/4 wheels
>
> I picked up a set of TR3/4 steel wheels that are in good condition but have
> the requisite surface rust for 40 year old wheels.
>
> 1) What's the best way to go about bringing them back to life.  Sand
> blasting, wire brushing (drill/wire brush) or another method?
>
> 2) Is it best to powder coat these wheels or just paint and clear coat
them?
>
> Any links to other sites and any advice is much appreciated,
>
> Ted
> State College, PA
>
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> T.L.L.
> 1966 TR4A CTC 73139 LO
> http://www.triumphowners.com/967
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