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Post by sandpiper on Feb 22, 2016 17:05:55 GMT 1
hi guys going to refurb a pair of lc wheels any advice welcome what to use and where to start ie, do you polish up alloy before painting and what to use ??
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Post by LC_BOTT on Feb 22, 2016 18:06:21 GMT 1
I believe it's polish first, especially if you have a machine. I usually do it afterwards, as I still have some 80's 'Loyblocks' so slow and steady for me, depends how corroded they are to start with as well.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Feb 23, 2016 19:59:57 GMT 1
Just set aside plenty of time and patience!
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Post by sandpiper on Feb 23, 2016 22:07:13 GMT 1
thats what i havnt got think i get them bead blasted
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Post by rsvr1000 on Feb 23, 2016 22:27:23 GMT 1
thats what i havnt got think i get them bead blasted If you do then it's harder to get rims polished up and you could loose the finish on the out side of the spokes. It's best to clean the wheel up as best as can then polish the rims and outer spokes then mask up with pin stripe masking tape before painting, this is a labour of love and not to be rushed  |
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Post by russpuss on Feb 23, 2016 22:44:03 GMT 1
Get them dipped, best £15 I ever spent  |
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Post by JonW on Feb 23, 2016 23:07:29 GMT 1
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Post by risolc on Feb 24, 2016 0:04:21 GMT 1
Sent mine to Wards-came back as good as new- photo on here and photo box somewhere but I still struggling with it.
Think both wheels cost £160 plus postage each way but you have to work out price versus hours + Materials.
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Post by sandpiper on Feb 24, 2016 9:31:30 GMT 1
thanks guys dipping looks good idea
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Post by bare on Feb 24, 2016 22:27:13 GMT 1
Use a brush to paint the wheels
Wayyyy easier than trying to mask and when the paint has fully cured, indistinguishable from OEM.
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