Stripping and repainting magteks

**Sun Jan 22, 2006 3:50 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post**

I've recently acquired a front magtek for my NSR. The previous owner of the wheel has sprayed SEVERAL coats of spray epoxy on them. What would be the best way to remove all this ? I'd love to sand them down by hand but there is no way to get into all the spokes. I've heard that using chemicals is a no no on magnesium. Blasting the only way to go? What media would be best?

Is there a special primer to use on the magnesium?

**Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:23 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post**

I got mine blasted, though the guy said they have to use a less harsh process because the magtek is made of a soft metal. Came out fine at the other end though.
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**Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:07 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

I heard you should have a shop that can so Dow 7 coating (what ever that is) on them before painting to prevent the magnesium from oxidizing
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**Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:41 am » Post: #4 » Download Post**

blasted is the only way really, dont have them dipped or you will have no wheel left, i've just had mine blasted and powdercoated and they look fantastic.
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**Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:50 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

Is bead blasting and sand blasting the same thing? Confused

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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:33 am » Post: #6 » Download Post**

One uses beads and the other uses sand! Smile

Wow, I'm being really helpful tonight!
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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:35 am » Post: #7 » Download Post**

Sorry, had to ask - I don't know sh*t about these things Very Happy

So which method of blasting is best suited for the Magteks?
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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:04 am » Post: #8 » Download Post**

all depends on the coating that is on the wheel. when mine were done yhe usual bead they use wasnt coarse enough to remove the lovely orange, so the just worked it up until they found a mix that did.

are you thinking of doing this yourself?.
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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:24 pm » Post: #9 » Download Post**

No way, not myself... I'll **** it up Very Happy

I was thinking of getting the stock gold magteks redone in future and just wanted some info, so if need be I can pass it on to the blasters.

Thanks monkey.
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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:39 pm » Post: #10 » Download Post**

i'll do you a swap for some standard wheels that look like gold magteks, lol Very Happy

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**Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:48 pm » Post: #11 » Download Post**

... hmmm, that's a tempting offer Mick Rolling Eyes

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