Posted by Doug - Iowa on February 13, 2009 at 16:31:36 from (208.126.6.66):
In Reply to: PAINTING WHEELS posted by RICK IN VERMONT on February 12, 2009 at 18:42:55:
I came up with a handy way to paint smaller rims with the tires still on. I purchased a 28 gauge galvanized steel band about 5' long and 6" wide. I drilled two 1/4 holes in one end and carefully curved it around the wheel lip, on the tire side, until it overlapped. Then drilled the holes thru and fastened with 1/4" bolts and wing nuts. Started at 13" dia and went up to 18" dia as I had the oppurtunity to have that size rim on the place, drilling a new pair of holes for each size. I marked each size on the outside of the metal near the pair of holes with a magic marker.
When I need to paint a wheel, I simply put it flat on the ground and set the ring for the appropriate size. It fits tightly to the rim (or with such small gaps very little paint gets thru) and spray away. For quick and dirty jobs (hayrack) I left the wheel on the hub and bungee cord the band in place. Give the tire a quick spin and a shot with the paint gun and you're done. Cleans up easy as paint does not like to stick to galvanized.
My Dad spent a lifetime in the Body Shop and he taught me all kinds of tricks to quickly spruce up a vehicle. He always said spend plenty of time cleaning and preparing because paint is only as good as the work underneath. So while this band idea may sound like cheating, it will do a good job if the surface preparation is good. I'm going to make another one to fit 24" to 38" wheels to paint the rear rims on my 706.
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