Pigpen

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Originally Posted by davido

I must be missing something. Why bother? Just rough them up with a scotch pad or wire brush and cake on the Rustoleum. If you strip them down I think you're just going to have more rust issues in the future. I'm not positive that you're talking about H1 wheels, but it also probably doesn't matter. I've never had to repaint mine and they still look pretty good. No rust. I probably did 2 or 3 thick coats. Sucks that you've already wasted that money.

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i stripped mine originally so i could weld on them. if you are going to recenter and add rock rings, the paint definately needs to come off. if you plan on putting a powder coat or good looking paint finish on them, they need to be stripped. the black paint on mine was so thick and runny, it looked like dried tar.

if your not going to weld on them, lets be honest here, they dont need to look good to go on pigpen.

Sharpe, are you sure your SB is working right? Seems it would work alot faster than that. What size are you using and what kind of compressor are you using to run it?

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Originally Posted by davido

I must be missing something. Why bother? Just rough them up with a scotch pad or wire brush and cake on the Rustoleum. If you strip them down I think you're just going to have more rust issues in the future. I'm not positive that you're talking about H1 wheels, but it also probably doesn't matter. I've never had to repaint mine and they still look pretty good. No rust. I probably did 2 or 3 thick coats. Sucks that you've already wasted that money.

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You also skimped on painting most of the Cruiser when the body was off the frame because "no one is going to see it." :flipoff2:

coat them in aircraft paint stripper (in the blue can) and let it sit for an hour or two, the paint will melt off

I dropped em off at Texas Truck Riggins this morning. They are getting recentered and are having rock rings welded on so I wanted them to be squeeky clean for the welding. I am also going to paint them and want them to *pop*.

Ed, there is nothing really wrong with my blaster. I was using Cook's 30 gallon compressor that pushes 7 or 8 CFM and it just wasnt enough. I easily spent twice as much time waiting for the compressor to fill up than I did actually blasting. That and the fact that I was doing the blasting in a field across the street from Cook's house so I couldnt reuse my media made me decide to pay to get them done.

Welding on them = Makes sense

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. It should dress up that poop bucket. :)

Sharpe, we should have had a late night project up here at the shop using shop air.

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Originally Posted by afroman006

I dropped em off at Texas Truck Riggins this morning. They are getting recentered and are having rock rings welded on so I wanted them to be squeeky clean for the welding. I am also going to paint them and want them to *pop*.

Ed, there is nothing really wrong with my blaster. I was using Cook's 30 gallon compressor that pushes 7 or 8 CFM and it just wasnt enough. I easily spent twice as much time waiting for the compressor to fill up than I did actually blasting. That and the fact that I was doing the blasting in a field across the street from Cook's house so I couldnt reuse my media made me decide to pay to get them done.

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I kind of figured that was the problem, as the paint on my rims while it was thick was not super strong and came off decently w/ a wirewheel and some paintstripper. I only had time to mess w/ one, and the wheel had a hard time getting in the creases, so to TTR mine will go too. :)

Is anyone coming from Houston to CS anytime soon? I am fixing to order my tires from 4WP and shipping to my door is $90. If they can be picked up at a retail store then its fo frizzle. I can compensate with beer or sausage (both kinds).

I work about a mile from there (the one on 1960) i can grab them and meet you halfway to cs....should still save you 60-70 bucks.

I think karl may be headed up there in feb, i can get them to him if he's willing to try to meet up with you.

either brian or myself will be coming back from the west side (gessner 4wp) one of the next 2 weekends with a trailer. how quick ahead of time do you need to tell them so the tires will be there. it will probable be next weekend not this one

I am wanting to get them before we go to Trees in Feb. Jerry, find out if/when Karl's coming por favor and LMK. Otherwise, next weekend will work Colman.

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Originally Posted by afroman006

I am wanting to get them before we go to Trees in Feb. Jerry, find out if/when Karl's coming por favor and LMK. Otherwise, next weekend will work Colman.

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i believe he is coming up there Feb 2nd for his niece/nephew's bday, i am unaware of his timeline and if he will be able to meet up.

I am heading down there friday and will be back sunday and I have to drive past the one on 610.