3 of 4 wheels painted

[v65animal 0]

The front wheels were rather rusty, they weren't the original wheels. The rears just had some spotting of rust.

I've been using the wire cup/wheel attachment on the drill, taking the rust off. On the front wheel I pretty much took it down to bare metal, the rears just the rust.

I paint them with a Zinc spray paint that says it prevents rust and doesn't need a top coat. The can says it's for galvanized fence, etc.

For the top coat I'm using a shiny silver Rustoleum. The Zinc spray is putting a few runs in it, but you can't tell from standing up and looking down at them, it's good enough, I won't be putting it in any shows.

Before:

http://picasaweb.google.com/sam.woodson/Wh...281935433313298

Now:

http://picasaweb.google.com/sam.woodson/Wh...529281709812722

Next job, the deck brace for the 42" side discharge, sand and paint it while I'm at it. Actually, I'll probably buy a cheap sand blaster and some play sand for the deck, the wheels take long enough to grind/sand. Then I'll move onto the floor boards and the side panel by the deck lever.

Sam

[Ken B 3,164]

Man that looks perty nice. :omg:

[rmaynard 15,715]

I don't see any runs from here.

Nice job.

Bob

[bo dawg 516]

Super job! Looks like new from here, kinda like they been dipped in hot galv.

What brand of zinc paint you're using?

[rickv1957 72]

Wheels look great,nice work!,Rick

[v65animal 0]

Base Coat is:

RUST-OLEUM - Cold Galvanizing Compound

"For the Repair of Galvanized steel, sheet metal and fences"

93% Pure Zinc Added - Superior Corrosion Resistance

Top Coat is:

KRYLON - Rust Tough Enamel

Elmminates Rust

Ultimate Corrosion Protection

Code: RTA 9213 Aluminum

Thanks!

Sam

[Butch 194]

You might be able to fool those people in the midwest but you sure can't fool us people from South Jersey. You didn't paint nuttin. You just turned the tractor around to show the already painted wheels! :D

[bk-scouter 93]

Looks great. Nice job !

-BK