Magnesium wheel refurb...whats required?

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24-05-2008, 10:18 AM

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Magnesium wheel refurb...whats required?

Need to get my split rim's centres refurbed and also a colour change is required. I know I need to get them media blasted first as sand blasting will kill them but, what's next? Cant powder coat from what I understand so is it a case of etch primer then paint? And, can I use dead 90's rap star paint or has it got to be celly??

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24-05-2008, 10:39 AM

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Soft media blast - think it some sort of nut shell.

Then powdercoat immediately - or if you cannot, you have to paint.

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24-05-2008, 10:57 AM

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So you can powder coat then?? How immediately are we talking here?

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24-05-2008, 10:57 AM

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first of all if they are magnesium i would have them x-rayed. mag is ultra light but is prone to crack over time, so you want to have that done to make sure they dont break whilst driving the car

then soft media blasting cause the material is softer than ally. i remeber people using crushed peanut shells as a blasting media.

then either paint or powder coat, as you like

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24-05-2008, 10:58 AM

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I'm just hoping they dont need replacin due to cracks...if one needs replaing then im screwed..rarer than a rare thing

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24-05-2008, 11:00 AM

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is it the bbs ones in 4 bolt ?

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24-05-2008, 11:02 AM

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Yes 4bolt bbs....ive seen a couple similer sets but the centre design was different.

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25-05-2008, 01:56 AM

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Powder coat within couple hours max.

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25-05-2008, 01:58 AM

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http://www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/Seiten/frameE.htm

navigate to e50.

then select bbs e50 versions

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25-05-2008, 07:28 AM

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they can still be bought if u have trouble with cracks....try www.touringcarspares.com

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25-05-2008, 08:55 AM

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You know what, I never thought to look on the bbs website, just assumed they would be obsolete by now

I can feel my card getting a kicking now...bbs paint and centre caps along with new stickers etc. Will look into x-raying them...ive found a metals specialist near me that do the like's of shot peening etc so maybe they could help me (cant see my local hospital being of much use lol)

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