Powder Coating A Rusted Steel Wheel At Home DIY Restoration

[@RetroHax]

This is my classic steel wheel fitted to a Triumph Acclaim. You can't buy these any more so I decided to restore the original wheels at home in my workshop. I had the tyre fitted at the local tyre fitting bay though.

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Next time put the whole rim in a container of vinegar for 48 hours with a fish tank bubbler and don’t kill your self with all the power tools that can’t get rid of all the rust when an acid bath will

[@CyberCurtainTwitcher]

There's just something very rewarding about bringing back an item to its former glory.

[@lutherchristinaparker4219]

I literally have NO idea why I just watched you restore an old rim..........for 12 minutes. Oddly enough, it took me another 12 minutes of self reflection to realize that it was quite satisfying for some reason. Kept popping in to my feed so finally I was like, "alright then, I will watch it already". I am glad I did. Thank you. Subbed!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks bud.

[@jsura1214]

Quarantine got me like😂

[@cg6522]

Finally the end of powder coating projects ... due to your new equipment. Your real skills now ...

[@RetroHax]

???

[@capatainnemo]

he powder coated it

[@billycross1798]

I used to work in automobile detailing, and I'm OCD, and I approve of your restoration.

[@edmilsonoliveira4890]

HERE IN BRAZIL, THIS WHEEL ROOF 13 WAS ORIGINALLY IN FIAT UNO MILLE FIRE 1.0 AND OTHER FACTORY CARS. THESE WHEELS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND VERY RESISTANT. YOUR WORK IS DONE WITH DEDICATION AND LOVE AND THIS IS WORTH MY FOOT CLAP. (THREE POND / BRAZIL)

[@briansmeback8912]

Having your workshop next to a wild bird sanctuary is a nice touch. Nice finished product.

[@johnblackburn7673]

Done a good job of them Martin. That cabinet you made has just paid for itself yet again

[@RetroHax]

Yes it has John.

[@TheBadJuJu666]

My great uncle used to take old wheels/ tires like this one and turn them into planters for the garden, but you made it roadworthy again. Amazing job!

[@eddielozada3694]

This video was simply a joy to watch. Great video quality and timing. A lot of details and steps(metal brush, degrasing, sandblast, grinding, powder coat etc etc) definitely a shop job. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@scottgm321]

I must admit, I thought "A wheel?!, how dull can this be?" You showed me, that looks great! Great restore.

[@RetroHax]

Cheers bud

[@logcoatingservices]

It was interesting,,

[@ArronAdams1990]

4 of those on the Acclaim will look awesome!

[@RetroHax]

Yes they will and new tyres as well.

[@SCOTTISHPREPPERVARIETYCHANNEL]

This was a wheelie good restoration It now has its acclaim to fame First class martin

[@RetroHax]

Haha, nice one Chris

[@skodakatie7341]

Wow, the transformation is amazing, it looks brand new, maybe even a better finish than brand new!!.

[@SKATETOSLAYER]

I have done this before on some rims that were in no where near as bad condition, the end result is definitely rewarding and worth it, but at the same time the amount of time and effort that goes into doing this almost seems less worthwhile than just going and spending the money on some brand new rims. Definitely a good way to save money.. just depends on how much you value your time.

[@badboik3]

"DIY home restorarion" *cracks out the sand blaster* *me with my 80 grit :))*

[@VeyronBD]

Just did some alloys with sand paper myself, took 3 days of straight sanding. Really makes me wish there was someone with a sandblaster nearby lol

[@isctony]

never mind the sand blaster, what about the powder coating and oven set up!

[@richardking6066]

@@VeyronBD A big plastic container, and some electrolytic de-rusting would also take three days - but be effortless, and probably do a better job!

[@VeyronBD]

@@richardking6066 lol yeah you might be right on that

[@midmonobody411]

Feel this in my soul 🤣

[@lindalove7193]

I scared for you at first, but you pulled it off! Bravo!

[@flunder203]

That was really impressive. Good job and well.presented

[@iancampbell4296]

Wish I had a sand blaster and a degreaser bath and a powder coater and a oven and a tyre fitter and tyre balancing machine and a nice big workshop to put it in but because I don't I'll just enjoy the show.

[@RetroHax]

The tyre fitting was done at a tyre shop.

[@cabdriveruk]

Great video Martin. Wow what a finish ! you will have to do the other 3 now lol. I was cringing watching you cut that old tyre off with that stanley knife it case it slipped off ! Great job as usual Martin looks great. Cheers, Jeff.

[@RetroHax]

It was easy to cut through Jeff, nice new blade.

[@notxarb21]

I am resisting making the same puns as everyone else... simply a top-notch job with wonderful results! As we expect from you... Thanks for posting!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks bud

[@bobbytarantino8057]

Guy made it look so easy putting that tire on 😎😎

[@weldore1]

bloody brilliant martin

[@garymucher9590]

Nicely done Martin. I like that powder coat color as well. I did the same thing to four wheels off a Geo Metro. However I like your way to remove the tires verses what I did. I used a cut off disk on an angle grinder. DON'T EVEN TRY IT! The hot rubber slings off everywhere and it seriously burns as well. The hacksaw was a better option, in my opinion. Thumbs Up!

[@RetroHax]

Yes its very easy this way

[@ChazzCoombes]

nice video, the satisfaction off doing this job yourself must be brilliant. wicked set up

[@Torqx]

Cant get tired of this video

[@ericrojasvelez8891]

Amazing job....for wheels that look like to scrap.....impressive

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Wow. And all this time I thought I needed a machine to take the wheel off the rim. All I ever needed was for Martin to show up. Martin, you are a brute, my friend. Amazing work.

[@RetroHax]

Haha, cheers bud.

[@richardrushton7460]

That's a triumph in its self Martin if you ever need to remove tyres In future a bit of 50x50 6mm angle and a sledge hammer are your friend along with 2 tyre levers keep up the good work love the content

[@davesmith6734]

Top job on the wheel restore 👍

[@no-eb2xx]

Freshly painted and you put a clip weight for centering that will scratch the paint. GJ!

[@RetroHax]

It is powder coating and won't scratch. You never remove the weights after they have been fitted so it doesn't matter. It wasn't me either. I took it to a shop to have the tire fitted.

[@no-eb2xx]

@@RetroHax you remove the weights every time you change the tire. You center both tire and rim, not just one. Powder paint doesn't scratch and chip? Magical paint 😀

[@Colledanipl]

cool equipment for restoration at home

[@Imwright720]

Nicely done. You have some nice equipment for a home garage.

[@manuelmm]

Restoring the rim: 200£. Chinese Goodride Tire: 7£

[@jamesmerritt5562]

WOW. Its a good thing that was so easy and fast because there are only three more to do. ;)

[@kevinullrich1619]

Nice job, mate!

[@lawrencedolan474]

Excellent transformation

[@SJHughes]

Martin that was wheely good restore but you must of had to tread carefully prepping ,thought i might get tyred watching but i was blown away on balance. Good one Martin

[@palmcoasthoward]

* drum rim shot

[@tomaslopez9642]

Awesome restoration of the steel rim, like new again.

[@alansmith4734]

When you were cutting the tire open using a razor, I thought of the U.S. Border Patrol. The U.S. Border Patrol cut open tires that way, because they are full of drugs or money. Sadly, your tire was just full of political promises. =(

[@RetroHax]

Haha, nice one lol

[@16toni125]

😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@fuscasemfrescura]

Nice nature songs!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi Retro Hax 👋👋👋 very good restoration whell disk 👍👍👍

[@RetroHax]

Thank you

[@outlawflyer7868]

Turned out ok. I would have pressure washed it first. Then used paint stripper and then used the sand blaster in which you need better air flow. Get a 5 gallon bucket and the tornado plus a shop vacuum. It will make a huge difference.

[@RetroHax]

I already have that.

[@outlawflyer7868]

That's not what you showed. The wheel was still all rusty when you started wire wheeling it. Then you took it into the sandblasting cabinet in which the paint was still on and started blasting the paint off. If you had used paint stripper there would have been no paint. So I dont know what you think you have done. The video doesn't lie.

[@francispalmer9737]

Great resto as usual and great recycling. Keep up the good entertaining work RetroHax.

[@RetroHax]

Cheers bud

[@colinsharp1314]

Fantastic job mate

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Col.

[@johnramsell1109]

Fantastic job well done

[@RetroHax]

Cheers bud

[@dodge7679]

Great stuff Murt 👏👏👏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@RetroHax]

Cheers Dodge

[@ultraglossdetailing786]

Very nice job, wasn't expecting that!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks!

[@imran.s.mujawar2983]

Brilliant work sir

[@retegoe]

What to degrease??? The whole wheel is full off rust??? ( even after grinding )

[@BreitbachTheGerman]

How did you get all the blasting material out out the groove so it does float to the surface after paint? I blasted and blew out the groove and particles floated to the top from the groove on my rally rim.

[@thelivingdodo2]

Triumph Acclaim wheel, to be honest I thought it was too far gone but you pulled it off. Can't wait to see the Acclaim finished, seems like a bit of a labour of love for you now Martin?

[@RetroHax]

Its not too bad Scott, that was the worst wheel.

[@JoseAugusto-fs8fi]

Like from Brazil.

[@davidczarco]

Good work man! Looks brand new my dude!

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Nice that you showed the reinforcing in the tyre,not something you'd normally see (unless you worked in the tyre trade).Took alot of work Martin but it looks very good.

[@Qwerty1235945]

Superb work. That looks amazing.

[@joanberry2143]

Wow! Great job!

[@baldanddangerous1572]

fantastic job martin,night and day..................all the best...........................dougie

[@robertedward9456]

First time I have seen a tyre shop clean the tyre off give that man a big hand of applause doing the job as it should be done ✅

[@LambeauLeeeper]

My thoughts exactly.

[@trainout2grass1]

Incredible Martin, what a beautiful transformation. Well done.

[@Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

turned out well! disappointed you didn't restore the rubber part too...

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Another great restore Martin.

[@suhayl5157]

Good job, but its hardly at home. Do you have a wheel balancer at home?

[@RetroHax]

Could you not see I took it to a garage to fit the tyre?

[@frick566]

Nicely done!

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

GREAT JOB!!

[@aidanwhitfield6689]

Just as a FYI on new tyres the yellow dot is a balancing mark you’re meant to line it up with the valve

[@RetroHax]

I didn't fit it. It was a shop I took it to fit it.

[@andrewsewell9179]

Good job would like to know what car did the wheel come off? A triumph acclaim perhaps

[@RetroHax]

You got it lol

[@johnkelly7264]

WOW! Brilliant result.. Subbed here!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks for the sub!

[@hyerinjun2468]

nice job mate

[@gringofirst8052]

Great job

[@LSnium]

This is some professional stuff right here

[@popsdsr]

Did enjoy. Wish you had talked and told about everything. Thanks

[@guataco]

Nice, please show the four wheels later.

[@RetroHax]

Not done yet.

[@charlesarnold4963]

Well that’s different. Well done.

[@piotrpiotrXYZ]

Rzeczywiście, każdy ma w domu piec do malowania proszkowego oraz wulaknizacje 👍

[@wonka2112]

New life breathed into this wheel / tire. Nice spare to have if not a primary tire.

[@999thenewman]

Yet another stunner. That should please the MOT inspection. Original parts help.

[@xxterrallstarxx7214]

I need that oven and powdergun... Where can i get it?

[@tonyv1505]

Incredible results from what it was

[@physicspreu2800]

Beautifully done..great

[@huseyincengiz3344]

Güzel bir çalışmaydı dostum, tebrikler. Türkiye'de sana çok iş var.

[@brianhull5125]

I was very surprised your oven was big enough...I’m well jealous...I have a right song and dance when I refurbish my wheels 😬

[@mauricecoleman2241]

Awesome work!

[@ericmitchell3078]

Well that’s the way to do that nice job

[@wwilkins62]

What do you use in your parts washer?

[@RetroHax]

Paraffin

[@williamdavis2607]

Great job, Martin !!!

[@RetroHax]

Cheers Will

[@TheLoxxxton]

Oh you devil that tire had some life in it! 😳

[@RetroHax]

Haha just a little

[@Bowser2k]

So satisfying

[@davidyoung6608]

Great restoration video. I love the powder coating.

[@chriscampbell8309]

ANOTHER NICE JOB MARTIN

[@thomaswhitten2537]

Now you're actually on to something. People in the U.S. pay big bucks to for restored rims. Especially vintage rims. Custom colors are a big deal here but a lot places don't want to do it. That's something that you could make a lot of money on!! Might want to look into it.

[@abhu1420]

Good job 👍🏼

[@-Gunnarsson-]

How hard is powder vs 2k paint?

[@RetroHax]

Very hard wearing

[@BertPle]

So no primer to stop the rust and no clear coat?

[@RetroHax]

Why make a stupid comment when you know nothing about the powder coating and sand blasting process.

[@BertPle]

That is not a stupid comment and I know what the powder coating process means. My rims are powder coated with an anti rust primer, than the color coat and at last a clear coat for extra protection and shine.

[@thierrygillon6139]

Unbilievable, Great Work

[@forevercomputing]

Why didn't they position the tyre correctly? The yellow dot goes with the valve stem for easier balancing.

[@RetroHax]

What about the red dot?

[@forevercomputing]

@@RetroHax it’s a way of indicating where the centrifugal force tending to pull the rotating tyre away from the wheel is greatest.

[@SGarage8]

"At Home' Sounds like everyone could do it at home with sand blasters and powder coating ;D But great job anyways the bent inside concerned me :D

[@stevechambers500V8]

Nice job. One down, four to go!

[@FernandoMoura08]

Great job!! Well done!! waiting for your next video!! Congrats on your channel!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks bud.

[@robertgibson7716]

only 4 more to go mate great result