50farmtruck Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 I have started blasting & painting my wheels (1950 B2B, original riveted) but noticed that deep in the crevice where the center fits the rim there may still be a bit of rust. Is this something to worry about? Being a perfectionist, it really has me bothered (even though no one will see it). It seems the only solution would be to cut the rivets, separate the two pieces, clean up the area then reassemble. I am not totally opposed to this idea as I am considering welding them in order to eliminate the need for tubes. However, I would very much like to keep or replace the rivets in order to keep the stock look. Any one have some suggestions? Thanks, Bryan Quote
Dave72dt Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Try using one of the rust converters on those spots. Once that is done and sealed up, shouldn't be a problem. Quote
MBF Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 That's what I did w mine. If the rust jacking isn't too bad, and you're not going to be hauling with it-its just cosmetic. Mike Quote
Young Ed Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 And you can still run tubeless with the rivets. I do on both my car and truck. Quote
50farmtruck Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks for the tip on the rust converter guys. Ed, did you apply any sealer or just run 'em the way they are? Thought about silicon or Sikaflex, but not sure if it will hold or maybe put the whole things off balance.? Quote
Young Ed Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 All 10 were sandblasted painted and then had tires installed. I don't believe either shop that installed the tires sealed the rivets. Quote
50farmtruck Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Posted February 26, 2011 Interesting. Thanks Ed. For now I'm only throwing on some used tires to make it roll anyway, so maybe I'll just try that & see how it goes. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 All 10 were sandblasted painted and then had tires installed. I don't believe either shop that installed the tires sealed the rivets. Same with mine. Sand blast, prime, paint, and mount the tires. Still holding air nearly 3 yerars later. Merle Quote
austinsailor Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 I'm only a year out, but mine hold just fine. Quote
Desotodav Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 I had my rims sandblasted and painted a few years ago. Although my truck hasn't seen much road time yet, I've had no problems with them. Quote
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