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    Media for blasting hubs?

    I have a set of hubs I'm planning to use to build a set of spoked wheels. The front appears to be painted while the rear looks to be bare aluminum. I haven't yet decided whether I will paint them or polish them. They both need to be cleaned up before either option. What would be the best media to use for painting? For polishing?

    Thanks,
    Joe
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    I used spent (used sand) first and then cleaned mine up with baking soda. Course I was painting mine.

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      Joe...I'm hoping to try out that new cabinet this weekend on some M20 parts...
      I have both used sand and the walnut shell media....but I don't know for sure which would be best.
      The hubs are aluminum, correct?
      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
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        Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
        Joe...I'm hoping to try out that new cabinet this weekend on some M20 parts...
        I have both used sand and the walnut shell media....but I don't know for sure which would be best.
        The hubs are aluminum, correct?
        Yes, they are aluminum.
        IBA# 24077
        '15 BMW R1200GS Adventure
        '07 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS
        '08 Yamaha WR250R
        "Krusty's inner circle is a completely unorganized group of grumpy individuals uninterested in niceties like factual information. Our main purpose, in an unorganized fashion, is to do little more than engage in anecdotal stories and idle chit-chat while providing little or no actual useful information. And, of course, ride a lot and have tons of fun.....in a Krusty manner."

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          #5
          Joe,
          I just tried some coal slag(boiler slag) and it works real well. About as aggressive as sand but no silica and no dust. You can get it in several grits. I used 40-60 which seemed about right. Itr took my nasty old swingarm down to white metal in a few minutes. If you are painting or powdercoating the aluminum it should be fine but stay away from ploished surfaces with anything but soda IMO. I bought it at Tractor Supply for $7.95/50# bag and you can screen it and reuse 3-4 times. I think Tractor Supply started in the midwest so ther should be a store near you.
          Niels

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            #6
            If I ever do it to my CB350, I will have my hubs powder coated silver. It's much easier, easier to keep clean, and looks really nice.

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