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General Sport Trac Discussion
Aluminum Rims Sandblasting
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1014144" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Aluminum is a softer metal and can be pitted by normal sandblasting. I would recommend using Soda Blasting (uses baking soda instead of sand) Soda will remove the paint just as fast as sand, but without harming the aluminum. You don't need an etched surface for powder-coating like you do with conventional paint</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Another option is to use Aircraft paint stripper. It works, but is messy and expensive.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Most shops that refinish wheels with do an expert job for about $100-$150 per wheel, depending on exactly what you need done (fixing big scrapes or gouges might cost more, as well as some powder coat colors, like transparent colors)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1014144, member: 52972"] Aluminum is a softer metal and can be pitted by normal sandblasting. I would recommend using Soda Blasting (uses baking soda instead of sand) Soda will remove the paint just as fast as sand, but without harming the aluminum. You don't need an etched surface for powder-coating like you do with conventional paint Another option is to use Aircraft paint stripper. It works, but is messy and expensive. Most shops that refinish wheels with do an expert job for about $100-$150 per wheel, depending on exactly what you need done (fixing big scrapes or gouges might cost more, as well as some powder coat colors, like transparent colors) ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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