old mag wheel cleaning

[Treeslayer]

are you sure the wheels weren't clearcoated? for any of those cleaners to work the aluminum needs to be bare.

they are bare, old school hurricane/turbine wheels

 

[Treeslayer]

Never heard of anyone dying from absorbing hydrofluoric acid? Any articles?
Just interested as it's a very unique acid in that it's the only thing I know that dissolves glass. I have seen guys use it to cut down windshields on custom cars.
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and to think, in the 80s we could buy it at any auto store. i bet i prayed it on wheels monthly back then. now i didnt get it on me, didnt taste it lol.

 

[Treeslayer]

what about neutralizing the soda? is it as simple as a good wash?

 

[dhutton01]

Are the wheels magnesium and not aluminum?

 

[DanMcG]

Are the wheels magnesium and not aluminum?

good question. Dump some vinegar on one and if it's magnesium it will foam up. Not as easy to get them to shine as aluminum.

 

[Treeslayer]

Are the wheels magnesium and not aluminum?

thats a good question, im not sure.

 

[Treeslayer]

if i only use the epoxy, will it fade really bad? playing with the idea of epoxy only on these......

 

[Treeslayer]

i have one more dumb question. how long after shooting epoxy should we wait to mount tires? a week? more? the boy is getting anxious and his tires are here.

the blaster sent me some pics, hes glass bead blasted the backs, wow they look good now. not shiny, but clean. as i expected.

 

[dhutton01]

i have one more dumb question. how long after shooting epoxy should we wait to mount tires? a week? more? the boy is getting anxious and his tires are here.

the blaster sent me some pics, hes glass bead blasted the backs, wow they look good now. not shiny, but clean. as i expected.

Put them out in the sun to accelerate the cure.

 

[Treeslayer]

Put them out in the sun to accelerate the cure.

of course sir, but still, how long until they are safe to handle? stretching on tires is not exactly gentle.

 

[Treeslayer]

wheels are back. scrubbing them tomorrow probably. any pointers on taping the narrow part of the rim between the spokes and where the bead of the tire goes? thinking on how to bend the tape..........i suspect taping the spokes first then the rim is best. but what is the best way to tape that radius? its only about 1/2 or 3/4 inch wide.

 

[Jim C]

picture of the rim would help

 

[Treeslayer]

before

 

[Treeslayer]

the after pic did not come out, super blury. but you see what i mean about taping.
also any reason not to paint the inside? he blasted that too.

 

[RosharonRooster]

Death is rare but it is a rather dangerous chemical and can cause tissue, organ, (including the heart) and bone damage if improperly handled.

Hydrofluoric Acid and Hydrogen Fluoride - Environmental Health and Safety - Purdue University

www.purdue.edu

CDC | Facts About Hydrogen Fluoride (Hydrofluoric Acid)

Information on terrorism and public health. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

emergency.cdc.gov

Fun fact: In Breaking Bad Season 1 Walt dissolves a body using hydroflouric acid. In reality it is not strong enough to do what was depicted on the show.

I know, I tried it once.

 

[Lizer]

You thinking of the Flitz cleaner?

 

[Jim C]

vinyl fineline tape. 3m 471+

 

[Treeslayer]

vinyl fineline tape. 3m 471+

wish i had some, they are scrubbed clean and ready for tape. if they were taped i'd shoot them tomorrow.
i might just have to use what i have and trim it. going to be tedious.

 

[Treeslayer]

You thinking of the Flitz cleaner?

i dont know............i have mothers here and some course rubbing compound.

 

[Treeslayer]

you guys think i am right to paint first, and then polish? or am i back wards?
im thinking i dont want to contaminate the surface for the paint.