aluminum wheel stripping?

[renuwheels]

What is the best abrasive/tool to use on an air tools to smooth or remove paint in tight areas found on aluminum alloy wheels? Preferably with variable grits.

I have a method of machining the flat surface of the wheel very quickly but the interior angles are difficult to smooth and sand to a paintable surface quickly. I have buffs and polishers of different shapes but I really need a tool that can form to any shape and have variable grits avaluable (reach tight areas). Thanks for any input!

[sswee]

Re: aluminum wheel stripping?

Have you considered a die grinder? It holds a 1/4" shank. They come in straight, 45* and 90* versions.
SS

[renuwheels]

Re: aluminum wheel stripping?

I have diegrinders but have not found a good end brush that works well for my application.

[jrow]

Re: aluminum wheel stripping?

renuwheels,

Try this link!

http://www.cratex.com/

John

[BerkelUSA]

Re: aluminum wheel stripping?

Build a PA-Blaster and run it at about 60-psi (to be gentle on the aluminum) DONE !

Best part is you make it from JUNK !

Sorry.. not much of a salesman.. But 840 members think so..

[zgcfab]

Re: aluminum wheel stripping?

ya i got the plans from him bult mine. work allsome best 8 bux i have spent

and so simple no cloging studdy flow of medea.

erik