 OT: Media Blasted Some Old Wide Fives, How should I prep them for paint/clear? |
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| Craigers17 |
 Nov 20 2019, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 728 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States 
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So I just got these old Wide 5's back from being blasted. They are steel and were chromed. I had all the rust removed, as well as much of the chrome, but some remains as I want them to have a kind of unfinished look.
My question is what is the best way to remove the rest of the remaining media bits and prep them to be clear-coated and/or painted? I didn't know if I should just hose them off.....but putting water on them doesn't sound like the best idea. Any thoughts? ....and, yes, I know these are cheap, heavy wheels, but I'm kinda just dick'n around at this stage. Any pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks!     |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 20 2019, 11:11 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Treat with Ospho and shoot with a heavy epoxy primer before paint is ideal.
You may be able to get away with rustoleum. |
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| Andyrew |
Nov 20 2019, 11:22 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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If you want to wipe something off, wax and grease remover in a spray bottle then wipe with a cloth.
I wouldnt let water touch it.. Personally I would use a scrub pad and give it a good scratch, then air blow it, then some wax and grease and if you want it that color clear, if you want it in paint, prime and paint like Mark said. |
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| Literati914 |
Nov 20 2019, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,437 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Are you gonna some how put those on a 914?
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| Craigers17 |
Nov 20 2019, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 728 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Literati914 @ Nov 20 2019, 12:28 PM)  Are you gonna some how put those on a 914? I'm going to tentatively say no, because they are a VW offset, and with the 10mm adapter, I don't think they would fit. Also, I would surely face unmitigated ridicule....so no? That said, they are 14×6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| VaccaRabite |
Nov 20 2019, 11:50 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,423 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Nov 20 2019, 12:41 PM) QUOTE(Literati914 @ Nov 20 2019, 12:28 PM) Are you gonna some how put those on a 914? Also, I would surely face unmitigated ridicule....so no? That said, they are 14×6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) F#ck that noise. If you want them on your car, make it happen. Let your freak flag fly. Zach |
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| Craigers17 |
Nov 20 2019, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 728 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(VaccaRabite @ Nov 20 2019, 12:50 PM) QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Nov 20 2019, 12:41 PM) QUOTE(Literati914 @ Nov 20 2019, 12:28 PM) Are you gonna some how put those on a 914? Also, I would surely face unmitigated ridicule....so no? That said, they are 14×6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) F#ck that noise. If you want them on your car, make it happen. Let your freak flag fly. Zach Unfortunately, my inner freak runs deep. It will mostly depend on how the overall wheel looks after paint/clear and being mated to the adapter plate. I finally found one made by Vintagespeedwerks that looks subtle enough to give it a shot.....fitment will be the other variable. |
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| Craigers17 |
Nov 21 2019, 03:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 728 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks Mark and Andyrew,....I appreciate the tips...I'll give those techniques a shot and see what I come up with!
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