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    What to do with zinc wheel weights?

    I have several hundred lbs of zinc wheel weights and wondering what the best route would be for selling them?

    Appreciate any advice.


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    Since they have steel attached to them pretty much any scrap yard will only give dirty "zinc die cast" prices for them. Best thing to do is call several places, some may not care about the steel hanger and go ahead and give you die cast price.

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    Look into their use by reloaders. I recall some who reload their own ammo use a mixture of lead and zinc. You will need to do the research. Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by miked View Post
    Look into their use by reloaders. I recall some who reload their own ammo use a mixture of lead and zinc. You will need to do the research. Mike
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    I would be interested in them if shipping is not an obstacle PM me.
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    If its pure zinc you may be able to sell some to home refiners. It is used to precipitate certain precious metals. Go over to GRF and put up a post offering to sell it. You may find that you have local home refiners in your area.
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