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Jr. Roby 10-21-2012 08:47:18 67.142.179.21 Report to Moderator	what to do with inside of rims. paint em, prime em, oilem, or nothing? [Reply]   [No Email]
ASEguy 10-26-2012 18:43:16 68.186.162.134 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   I used electrolysis. That method works great if you are busy, but patient. Then as CNKS stated I used epoxy primer and top coated with PPG modified acrlylic enamal. To store the parts without rusting prior to painting I used Picklex. Here it is w/o decals. [Reply]  [No Email]
redgems 10-26-2012 20:19:01 204.14.163.20 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to ASEguy, 10-26-2012 18:43:16   These rims were powder coated and I am very pleased with them [Reply]  [No Email]
ASEguy 10-28-2012 05:30:55 68.186.162.134 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to redgems, 10-26-2012 20:19:01   Nice job on the tractor! [Reply]  [No Email]
redgems 10-26-2012 20:24:59 204.14.163.20 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to redgems, 10-26-2012 20:19:01   different views of my 560 powder coated rims [Reply]  [No Email]
lme 10-27-2012 05:11:04 76.7.23.44 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to redgems, 10-26-2012 20:24:59   Looks good. 560 looks better than new. [Reply]  [No Email]
El Toro 10-23-2012 07:49:49 108.3.143.30 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   Do what CNKS and Dean suggested. I should've done that on my Sears lawn trailer when I bought it 40 years ago. I have wheel weights made from armor plate that were painted with acid primer in 1972. I never top coated them and they had very little rust when I painted them in 2010. I had to put tubes in the tires on the trailer since the rims had pin holes. Hal [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 10-22-2012 18:09:07 98.175.164.99 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   Don't even THINK of powder coat on wheel rims, unless you plan to never mount tires on them or you plan to always keep it indoors. Any little scratch, and the moisture is under the plastic traveling at about an inch per month. I have a PJ trailer with it as well as a thrower on a baler. It is great in its place. I have had a bunch of small parts coated that should never get scratched, but you need to be aware of it's limitations. [Reply]  [No Email]
CNKS 10-22-2012 17:28:42 216.144.104.128 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   Sandblast and use epoxy primer inside and out. You can topcoat the inside if you want, but the epoxy itself will prevent rust, I have done it both ways. I use PPG 8568 acrylic urethane, takes less than a quart for 3 coats on front and rear. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dean Olson 10-21-2012 23:34:10 98.196.66.64 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   Sand blast, prime 2 coats and then paint inside and out. Let set for several weeks so paint is good and cured then have tires mounted. Put on the tractor and touch up any scratches from installation. [Reply]  [No Email]
GlenIdaho 10-21-2012 20:06:32 65.129.65.162 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   I had my wheels sandblasted and then used POR 15 for the inside surface. It seals the metal and is a tough paint. [Reply]  [No Email]
glennster 10-22-2012 03:12:45 99.90.9.201 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to GlenIdaho, 10-21-2012 20:06:32   i like the por 15 also on the inside of the rims. dries hard as nails, and if you load tires with calcium for ballast, the por 15 holds up great. also used it on the underside of the mower deck on my ztr mower. [Reply]  [No Email]
Stephen Newell 10-21-2012 18:46:24 66.53.82.220 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   I've never had this done but I think it would be a good idea to have the rims hotdipped galvanized. If that isn't possible I believe I would clean the rims and have them powder coated. [Reply]  [No Email]
Randy Roberson 10-23-2012 09:21:42 146.130.64.165 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Stephen Newell, 10-21-2012 18:46:24   I think the rims on the AC Model B I restored some years ago were galvanized. I did not know where I could get them dipped, so I sprayed them silver. They have lasted great but She has led a somewhat sheltered life, also. Good suggestion! [Reply]  [No Email]
GordoSD 10-21-2012 17:17:35 64.33.250.162 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   Sandblast, prime and paint. My local body shop friend will give me some odds and ends urethanes which I put in a gallon can and see what color comes out. Usually a dark gray. I scored a 700 dollar paint shaker off CL for $75 and I use that to "batch" the paint. Takes 1 1/2 quarts to do 2 rears and 2 fronts, 3-4 coats. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 10-21-2012 10:50:54 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: tractor rims in reply to Jr. Roby, 10-21-2012 08:47:18   I have had leaks from nothing more than rust rubbing on the tube. So I would say that cleaning, acid wash, priming and painting is worth your time if the tractor is to get any use. [Reply]  [No Email]