Shot blasting alloys

Feb 16th, 2004, 15:09

I've just bought some alloy wheels but think they might benefit from a clean up as there are signs of corrosion on them.

Can they be shot blasted, bead blasted or sand blasted?

neil stevenson · Feb 16th, 2004, 17:18

Never use shot or sand. It cuts the hell out of the soft alloy.
Bead or vapour is the way to go.

Feb 16th, 2004, 19:05

Thanks Neil, now to find someone who'll do it cheaply.

Erling · Feb 17th, 2004, 13:16

I sent my Virgo rims to the local prison! They've got a workshop to keep the inmates busy, and for ca: 8£ a piece they bead blasted and powdercoated my rims -- no-one can compete with those prices, not here in Norway anyway. Imagine, parts of my car did time!
Try prisons, schools etc., could be worth the phonecall.

Feb 16th, 2004, 15:09	#1
Beardy Rich Guest Location:	Shot blasting alloys I've just bought some alloy wheels but think they might benefit from a clean up as there are signs of corrosion on them. Can they be shot blasted, bead blasted or sand blasted?

Feb 16th, 2004, 17:18	#2
neil stevenson Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2017 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Carrowdore	RE: Shot blasting alloys Never use shot or sand. It cuts the hell out of the soft alloy. Bead or vapour is the way to go. __________________ Neil Stevenson 2000 S40 1600cc. 940 SE Turbo Estate.(sold).

Feb 16th, 2004, 19:05	#3
Beardy Rich Guest Location:	RE: Shot blasting alloys Thanks Neil, now to find someone who'll do it cheaply.

Feb 17th, 2004, 13:16	#4
Erling VOC member Last Online: May 8th, 2007 20:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stavanger	RE: Shot blasting alloys I sent my Virgo rims to the local prison! They've got a workshop to keep the inmates busy, and for ca: 8£ a piece they bead blasted and powdercoated my rims -- no-one can compete with those prices, not here in Norway anyway. Imagine, parts of my car did time! Try prisons, schools etc., could be worth the phonecall.

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