JohnG Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 All I have a set of 5 "original" steel wheels for my six. Given what I know and what I have learned about the car, I'm not sure the "original", is as genuine as one could hope. They are stamped; 5 1/2J 15" As you can see from the photo's the wheels are not in good condition, but, neither are they beyond the pale. (The one shown is one of the better condition wheels) Questions; Could these be bead or sand blasted, prior to powder coating? (I am not sure of the efficacy of blasting welded wheels) If not, any suggestions for bringing them back to 'on the car' condition? Given that this is strictly a road car, driven carefully, what sized tyres should I use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have just got a set of steel wheels blasted and powder coated. ..amazing condition now. Like new. Mine were worse looking than your one. Len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71 V12 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The wheel in your pictures looks good enough to have blast cleaned and powder coated. Two tips 1. I would check with a tyre fitter that the wheel is not buckled first before spending on refinishing them 2. Clean the blast media out of the joint between the rim and the centre hub prior to powder coating. The iron blast media used on wheels will rust. Cheers, Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hello. I have this year taken 4 of my wheels to BJ Banning at Salford Bridge (Spaghetti Junction) in Birmingham. They did a lovely job of blasting and enamelling them. Max tyre size recommended is 185. Only Vredestein and Pirelli make these. A lot of folk use 195 65. A lot of folks will give you input on this. Good luck. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Those wheels look pretty decent as long as they are straight. Might be worth considering painting rather than powder coating, if when they get chipped you stand a chance of touching them up and still looking good, powder coating and it's matching is always a struggle. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 The wheel in your pictures looks good enough to have blast cleaned and powder coated. Two tips 1. I would check with a tyre fitter that the wheel is not buckled first before spending on refinishing them 2. Clean the blast media out of the joint between the rim and the centre hub prior to powder coating. The iron blast media used on wheels will rust. Cheers, Kevin Must admit, hadn't thought to check for buckling, will do, thanks It's the residue od blasting that caused me to pause and as the question. I have had advice that blasting these wheels is not a good idea, hence the question Hello. I have this year taken 4 of my wheels to BJ Banning at Salford Bridge (Spaghetti Junction) in Birmingham. They did a lovely job of blasting and enamelling them. Max tyre size recommended is 185. Only Vredestein and Pirelli make these. A lot of folk use 195 65. A lot of folks will give you input on this. Good luck. Austin Hadn't considered enamelling, is it costly? Hope to get some more sound tyre advice, I am lookin for ease of handling, combined with grip, possibly an oxymoron, but, worth a go Those wheels look pretty decent as long as they are straight. Might be worth considering painting rather than powder coating, if when they get chipped you stand a chance of touching them up and still looking good, powder coating and it's matching is always a struggle. Mick Richards I thought about painting them, but, decided that it may not be tough enough. Am I labouring under a misapprehension? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 £66 a corner for blasting and enamelling. I bought my 185 vredsteins from them too. They are good folks, I've used them for 40 years. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ptjs1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I recall there was a long-standing member who had owned a red TR6 from new. I think that sadly he passed away. I remember seeing his car many times at shows, sometimes with the hard top. He had filled the gap between the centre section and rim with some type of filler / sealant. I don't know if this was done before or after painting, or what he used for the job. However, it seemed a good way of preventing the inevitable corrosion that happens at that joint over time on nearly all TR6 steel wheels. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I recall there was a long-standing member who had owned a red TR6 from new. I think that sadly he passed away. I remember seeing his car many times at shows, sometimes with the hard top. He had filled the gap between the centre section and rim with some type of filler / sealant. I don't know if this was done before or after painting, or what he used for the job. However, it seemed a good way of preventing the inevitable corrosion that happens at that joint over time on nearly all TR6 steel wheels. Paul Paul, A flexible filler at the joint sounds reasonable, it would certainly help I guess It's the little things that often cause hours of worry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) £66 a corner for blasting and enamelling. I bought my 185 vredsteins from them too. They are good folks, I've used them for 40 years. AustinAustinSpaghetti Junction is about 100 miles from me I would need to find a serious reason to take the wheels up there for SWMBO! I like the idea and price though, so will look for someone more local Thanks for the tip Edited June 22, 2016 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) If it's of any help mine were done locally to me in Kent for £40 /each. sorry did say £50 each , forgetting i had 5 wheels £200 in total ....Doh... Edited June 23, 2016 by len1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ptjs1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 len1, What finish did you have - paint, powder, enamel etc, were you happy with the results and who did it? Tks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Paul Mine were blasted and powder coated. Yes very happy with them. CSP Curts shot blasting. Borough Green. Ask for Curtis. Decent friendly chap. Len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 KMH in Leicester will blast and powder coat for £40 a wheel (last year) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) len1, What finish did you have - paint, powder, enamel etc, were you happy with the results and who did it? Tks Paul PaulThese wheels have never been on the car during my ownership She has Minilites on at the moment These steels were supplied when I bought the car and had tyres date marked 1995, which I gave binned. I just prefer the look of the original wheels in the 6 and want to get them looking original, if possible Edited June 22, 2016 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 yes , my TR6 came with wires and i thought they looked great ....but the more i look at other TR6 the more i prefer steels. I may come back to wires one day as my car was delivered new with wires (not to me ! ) len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Not TR6 but GT6. Blasted,Powder Coated and Centre sealed with a Flexable Roof Sealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Sorry did post incorrect costing £200 for 5 wheels = £40 per wheel .....Doh Len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ptjs1 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Niall, Is that painted after the sealer was put in or did you just use a grey sealant? Tks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Gray Sealent after Powder Coating,No Painting needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Not TR6 but GT6. Blasted,Powder Coated and Centre sealed with a Flexable Roof Sealer. Nice That's what I would like to achieve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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