Lead Paint in CA

apbright

apbright

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Here in socialist - ahem - progressive California, this morning I dropped off my rims for refurbishment at the power coaters. Already at lunchtime I got a call back saying they had lead paint on them, which here of course means sand blasting them has to be overseen by the Department of Health and Safety, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Upshot being, an extra $350 to sand blast my six old rims.

Question: Did rims leaving the factory have lead paint, or was lead paint commonly used for restoration work in e.g. '60s? Would be interested if anyone else has run into this traumatic environmental injury.
 
It is only a bit over 225 miles to Reno, would the cost of hauling the wheels there to get the sand-blasting done be less than the Cali 'greenie' tax?
 
I would think you'd be better off just to deliver freshly sandblasted rims to the powdercoaters. In their business it might be CYA, but I cant believe everybody that owns a sandblaster cares about lead paint.Good Luck:).
 
Look up sand blasters in Southern Cal. Most will do it. The company is using the lead issue to overcharge you. It is probably a local code in San Francisco. I have buildings that are pre 1978 and because of that the painters I hire have to be certified for how to handle lead if they have to do any sanding.

So the painters and handymen have to be certified because it's not contained. They fill out a form, pay $600 and they can sand away. Just a way for government to get more money.
 
Take your wheels to the nearest Les Schwab dealer. Several colors and around $30 per wheel. They send the wheels to Oregon and it's the best deal around. I'v had many wheel powder coated through Les Schwab.
 
How did the guy know it was lead-based?

Just a thought, but what about using a gallon of Paint Stripper/Remover to the paint? That stuff and a self-serve car wash should make the "lead paint" (which I doubt) disappear. Even if every trace of it does not disappear, I suspect the traces would be too minute for the guy to see.
 
YES! California has a LOT of restrictions, BUT, nowadays when you fly into Frisco or L.A, you can see the cities, NOT just a BROWN fog-like covering, like in the '50's!!!!
Bill W.
 
I have no problem getting anything sandblasted at any one ot the many sandblasters in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles).
 
ford3 said:
buy a pressure sand blaster from harbor freight for $100 and do it your self
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Yup, ford3 has it right...if you do not mind getting a little sand on you :)! Exactly what I did when I bought my '30 back in 2000. Did the WHOLE car, piece/piece in rear yard (after she made me promise a rear yard complete re-do...if I did..and I did :D) ! Just down street, you/I can get your wheels done, i.e.-blasted/powder coated, in a jiffy, and something for your nose:rolleyes:, and I've never been asked a question let alone extra charges. Ain't it neat when in Frisco you can get blasting service, with extra charges bs... from some guy/gal wearing nada :eek:, and in La you can get arrested for same/same, but get your wheels blasted cheap. Like I've always said CYA or KMA...all legal in lalaland , if you got the $ ..honey :cool:!!
 
Sounds fishy to me. I seem to remember that lead was only used in white paint... It is, in fact, a whitener. Also, I think it was used primarily in higher-end paints.

I could easily be wrong, but I've never heard of it being used in automotive paints.
 
What colour are the wheels now?

I seem to remember lead being in reds/ oranges and yellows mainly .

The whitest paint is made with titanium dioxide.
 
Your powdercoater is a f*cking idiot. Take your business somewhere else. I pay $50 for blasting and then painting a rim, at the local MAACO painter, right here in sunny Southern California.
 
KGBnut said:
Sounds fishy to me. I seem to remember that lead was only used in white paint... It is, in fact, a whitener. Also, I think it was used primarily in higher-end paints.

I could easily be wrong, but I've never heard of it being used in automotive paints.
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The product in paint that is white is TI02 (titanium dioxide) not lead. Lead extended the durability. I don't know if it was ever used in automotive paints but I wouldn't be surprised. It was removed from most paints in the late 60's and early 70's. Lead based paint was still used for marine and some industrial applications until the late 80's.
 
Lets do the Math:

"apbright" - $350 / 6 rims

"Brother Hesekiel" - $50 / 1 rim X 6 rims = $300

Not much of a difference

Shipping out of state will also cost money for shipping - so is there really any advantage?
 
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