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| ccarlston |
 Nov 13 2018, 04:06 PM
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Looking for a quality refurbisher for my set of Mahle Magnesium gas burners. Any suggestions? Thx!
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| TravisNeff |
Nov 13 2018, 11:05 PM
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Everyone is making this into something a whole lot bigger than what it needs to be, it's just paint. The wheels may be special, but the finish is not.
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 14 2018, 06:27 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,602 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Nov 14 2018, 02:05 AM)  Everyone is making this into something a whole lot bigger than what it needs to be, it's just paint. The wheels may be special, but the finish is not. I think everyone gets that it’s just paint. The point is, it’s not just a wheel... |
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| TravisNeff |
Nov 14 2018, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 14 2018, 05:27 AM) QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Nov 14 2018, 02:05 AM) The wheels may be special, but the finish is not. The point is, it’s not just a wheel... I am going to need more convincing before I can agree with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) All kidding aside - a previous post stated that the primer may be a blue color. So I did some searching and found that there may be a conversion coating or special chemical dip that helps seal the metal so there can be better long term success with paint http://www.vintagebonanza.com/prep_magnesi...or_painting.htm https://www.pfonline.com/articles/painting-magnesium |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 14 2018, 09:35 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,602 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Nov 14 2018, 11:54 AM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 14 2018, 05:27 AM) QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Nov 14 2018, 02:05 AM) The wheels may be special, but the finish is not. The point is, it’s not just a wheel... I am going to need more convincing before I can agree with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) All kidding aside - a previous post stated that the primer may be a blue color. So I did some searching and found that there may be a conversion coating or special chemical dip that helps seal the metal so there can be better long term success with paint http://www.vintagebonanza.com/prep_magnesi...or_painting.htm https://www.pfonline.com/articles/painting-magnesium I admire your confidence Travis. I agree, you can just paint it. With some skill, you might make it look very good. My point is of course that Harvey would know exactly what that blue primer is and he would use it. If you visit his shop you’ll get a tour and he can show you factory original wheels in original condition. He will then restore yours better than that. My point is that the value and rarity of the wheel calls for extra care. Here’s an example of Harvey’s work. Anyone can anodize a wheel. Harvey’s processes include a pretty precise temperature for the anodization tank. He won’t tell the process. These wheels are now about 6 years old and still flawless. That’s tough. I don’t baby them... Attached image(s)   
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ccarlston Mahle - Magnesium Gas Burners Nov 13 2018, 04:06 PM
Cairo94507 Harvey Weidman is the man when it comes to wheels.... Nov 13 2018, 04:22 PM
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Harvey Weidman is the man when it comes to wheels... Nov 13 2018, 04:45 PM TravisNeff These are painted wheels, yes? You could have the... Nov 13 2018, 04:29 PM bandjoey Dont trust just anyone to wheels this X pensive. ... Nov 13 2018, 04:59 PM TravisNeff There are a lot of people that use this place over... Nov 13 2018, 05:04 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com I just had the wheel wizard here in Atlanta strip ... Nov 13 2018, 05:08 PM TravisNeff Powdercoating sure is durable no doubt about that.... Nov 13 2018, 05:13 PM mepstein If you want absolutely orrect by the top guy in th... Nov 13 2018, 05:26 PM Mike Fitton Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picass... Nov 13 2018, 05:46 PM burton73
Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picas... Nov 13 2018, 07:35 PM porschetub
Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picas... Nov 13 2018, 08:58 PM orthobiz I sent my steel wheels to John Paterek in NJ. Call... Nov 13 2018, 05:55 PM rgalla9146
I sent my steel wheels to John Paterek in NJ. Cal... Nov 13 2018, 06:19 PM Cairo94507 I only hope whomever the OP uses checks these whee... Nov 13 2018, 06:27 PM sixnotfour P C on mag is not easy.....just paint em ! ... Nov 13 2018, 06:32 PM toolguy do NOT try to powder coat them. . magnesium outgas... Nov 13 2018, 08:42 PM ConeDodger Gas Burners are worth more than some of us paid fo... Nov 13 2018, 09:38 PM mtndawg Those are some nice wheels. I would spend the ... Nov 13 2018, 09:44 PM Literati914 Sorry for the question, but do these come in both ... Nov 13 2018, 10:09 PM Dave_Darling
Sorry for the question, but do these come in both... Nov 13 2018, 10:57 PM porschetub Exactly, a really good prep job ,etch primer then ... Nov 13 2018, 10:14 PM burton73
Exactly, a really good prep job ,etch primer then... Nov 13 2018, 10:31 PM TravisNeff The way this thread is going, the OP will need to ... Nov 13 2018, 10:43 PM porschetub
The way this thread is going, the OP will need to... Nov 13 2018, 11:03 PM porbmw understood
It is just paint...
And powdercoating i... Nov 13 2018, 11:15 PM Dave_Darling
BUT
"what"..is the "just paint... Nov 14 2018, 10:10 AM raynekat I agree with those saying just use auto paint.
No ... Nov 13 2018, 11:28 PM sixnotfour Be aware Harvey is in the middle of Fire watch in ... Nov 14 2018, 02:44 AM TravisNeff How long was the wait for Harvey to do his magic? Nov 14 2018, 09:43 AM mepstein
How long was the wait for Harvey to do his magic?... Nov 14 2018, 09:54 AM TravisNeff
How long was the wait for Harvey to do his magic... Nov 14 2018, 10:16 AM ConeDodger
How long was the wait for Harvey to do his magic?... Nov 14 2018, 05:18 PM napasteve Data point: Back in 2013, I purchased a set of 6x1... Nov 14 2018, 11:18 AM raynekat I've heard Harvey is more like 2 years now. Nov 14 2018, 12:22 PM sixnotfour
I've heard Harvey is more like 2 years now.
... Nov 14 2018, 01:51 PM GeorgeRud I pray he and all the others in these areas remain... Nov 14 2018, 04:54 PM TravisNeff I did some more research today. I am curious about... Nov 14 2018, 07:12 PM gereed75 Not sure where I fall on this one. I have some fir... Nov 14 2018, 07:39 PM TravisNeff I read an article a long time ago that he does all... Nov 14 2018, 07:46 PM ConeDodger
I read an article a long time ago that he does al... Nov 14 2018, 08:20 PM gereed75 It would make sense that Harvey ( and others) farm... Nov 14 2018, 08:07 PM |
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