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03/3/2025 at 6:05pm
Location: Bolton
Outfit: Avondale Dart 510 5
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The steel wheels on my 2000 Avondale need some refurbishment, admittedly this is mainly cosmetic. I’ve read how this should be done ie take the wheels off, wire brush and clean the wheels, air jet the wheel to remove debris, jet wash, dry, apply a derust solution, apply primer (maybe a few coats) then apply the final finish. I know I can do this myself but I haven’t the desire to do this. There are many companies that refurb alloys but I can't source any for re-painting the steels. Anyone know of any companies that do this? Thanks.
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03/3/2025 at 6:28pm
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There are many metal finishing companies around who should be able to prepare the wheels and stove enamel or powder coat them with a high build finish.
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03/3/2025 at 8:17pm
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Thanks. The reason I didn't fancy doing it myself is that I have no room on my drive to do this job with the wheels on in situ. I can move the caravan to the front of the house where I have slightly more room so I am reconsidering and will have a go myself without removing the wheels. I'll clean as much rust and detritus as possible, let the wheels dry, apply some Kurust and again when dry apply primer as needed and then apply final coat. I will use face mask, goggles and gloves as advised and ensure that the tires are well protected from any spray or overspray from the paint. I'll also protect the caravan from overspray. Thanks for your help.
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