[T2] Undercoating removal tip

[Joe Average]

A million years ago I powder coated the wheels. We had a local shop that 
would batches of one color quite economically. Shop is gone now.

The good wheels still look good, one has cracked "paint" now, and one 
has rust trails b/c the powder didn't coat the gap between the center of 
the wheel and the rim of the wheel. The sandblaster got in there though. ;)

If you go the powdercoating route, you ought to caulk that gap between 
the hub and rim.

Honestly - I'd go with some sort of urethane fleet paint next time. I'd 
probably brush paint that gap and then spray the rest of the wheel. 
Since there is an investment of time and money (paint) I'd remove the 
wheel entirely, sandblast the wheels inside and out, and spray them 
inside and out. Other paints are good too but in my exterience the one 
part fleet urethane is pretty tough and looks great. Got an old lazy 
susan laying around? Makes spinning the wheels while you paint easier.

I've also used acrylic enamel (cheaper) and tractor implement paint 
(cheaper yet) on old car projects. Both are still tough but maybe not as 
tough as the more expensive paint.

As usual with paint, I figure the prep is where the work and results are.

What's your thoughts?

Chris in TN

On 03/23/2014 03:28 AM, Max Bronsema wrote:
> What will you be using to paint the wheel wells? I have been 
> considering this project. My '71 doesn't seem to have much 
> undercoating on it, but it could sure be spruced up.