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Gavin · 01-02-2014, 01:29 PM

Happy New Year to Everyone. Has anyone any experience of galvanising Model A or similar wheels? I'm not sure how the heat involved in the process could affect the wheel but there would never be the need to treat rust on those difficult to access inside spokes again! If I did get mine galvanised I would then paint them - even if my paint application was not 100% the galvanising would prevent corrosion.

Cheers,
Gavin

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-02-2014, 01:36 PM

What will it cost do hot dip each of them?

I would think if you do a good job of cleaning the wheel to start with, and don't "over-restore" the wheel with paint & substrates like 90% of most hobbyists do, you likely won't experience what you are trying to overcome.

Purdy Swoft · 01-02-2014, 01:44 PM

Paint doesn't adhere well on galvanised surfaces, I don't recommend it for that reason.

Ed Northrop · 01-02-2014, 06:49 PM

In the construction industry handrails and many exterior items are galvanized and the finish is rough.

dave in australia · 01-02-2014, 07:14 PM

Good two pack primer and paint will be enough to protect your wheels. Wheels deteriorated because they were not washed and left out in the weather. Now that people have restored their A's, they get washed and cleaned, so there is no build up of dirt, and this will keep corrosion to a minimum.

joe plumber · 01-02-2014, 07:20 PM

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Clean the wheels well and use a self etching primer

SSsssteamer · 01-02-2014, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Paint doesn't adhere well on galvanized surfaces, I don't recommend it for that reason.

Ditto

whirnot · 01-02-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Paint doesn't adhere well on galvanised surfaces, I don't recommend it for that reason.

Lead based paint does! Oh yeah, might be hard to get.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED POWDER COATING? LOOKS GREAT, PROTECTS BETTER THAN PAINT AND PROBABLY A LOT CHEAPER.

glenn in camino · 01-02-2014, 08:27 PM

Powder coating is the only way to go. Any color with Drylac powder

34coupe · 01-02-2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Powder coating is the only way to go. Any color with Drylac powder

Xs 2 on powder coat,

Tom Wesenberg · 01-02-2014, 09:00 PM

The bike shop told me if I want stronger spokes, don't buy the galvanized ones. Something about the process weakens the spokes, and I've had several broken spokes on my motorbike. A well painted wheel will outlive all of us.

01-02-2014, 01:29 PM	#1
Gavin Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Red Beach New Zealand Posts: 31	Galvanising Wheels Happy New Year to Everyone. Has anyone any experience of galvanising Model A or similar wheels? I'm not sure how the heat involved in the process could affect the wheel but there would never be the need to treat rust on those difficult to access inside spokes again! If I did get mine galvanised I would then paint them - even if my paint application was not 100% the galvanising would prevent corrosion. Cheers, Gavin

01-02-2014, 01:36 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,528	Re: Galvanising Wheels What will it cost do hot dip each of them? I would think if you do a good job of cleaning the wheel to start with, and don't "over-restore" the wheel with paint & substrates like 90% of most hobbyists do, you likely won't experience what you are trying to overcome. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-02-2014, 01:44 PM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Galvanising Wheels Paint doesn't adhere well on galvanised surfaces, I don't recommend it for that reason.

01-02-2014, 06:49 PM	#4
Ed Northrop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naples, New York Posts: 182	Re: Galvanising Wheels In the construction industry handrails and many exterior items are galvanized and the finish is rough.

01-02-2014, 07:14 PM	#5
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,177	Re: Galvanising Wheels Good two pack primer and paint will be enough to protect your wheels. Wheels deteriorated because they were not washed and left out in the weather. Now that people have restored their A's, they get washed and cleaned, so there is no build up of dirt, and this will keep corrosion to a minimum.

01-02-2014, 07:20 PM	#6
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Galvanising Wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Clean the wheels well and use a self etching primer

01-02-2014, 08:27 PM	#9
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Galvanising Wheels Powder coating is the only way to go. Any color with Drylac powder

01-02-2014, 09:00 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Galvanising Wheels The bike shop told me if I want stronger spokes, don't buy the galvanized ones. Something about the process weakens the spokes, and I've had several broken spokes on my motorbike. A well painted wheel will outlive all of us.