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Craigorypeck - 14/4/11 at 07:59 PM

Got a set of 7j Cobra Slots.
Was gonna sand and shine and buff to a super nice fine finish but there are marks/stains?? in the alloy that dont sand out? Should I continue with the elbow grease or just smooth them down and just paint them?
Any advice most welcome.. Thanks

Mark Allanson - 14/4/11 at 08:13 PM

Easy Peasy,

scootz - 14/4/11 at 08:15 PM

Don't suppose you could stick one on a set of scales... often wondered what one of those weighs (yes, sad... I know!).

Craigorypeck - 14/4/11 at 08:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Easy Peasy,


Thats amazin!!! What sort of acid should I get?? Is it stronger volatile stuff or just halfords every day stuff?
I need the spigot to reduce to ford sized hub too.. where did you get them?
Cheers!

Craigorypeck - 14/4/11 at 08:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Don't suppose you could stick one on a set of scales... often wondered what one of those weighs (yes, sad... I know!).


Will do!

Craigorypeck - 14/4/11 at 08:30 PM

Am I missing the inserts???

scootz - 14/4/11 at 08:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Craigorypeck
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Don't suppose you could stick one on a set of scales... often wondered what one of those weighs (yes, sad... I know!).


Will do!


Cheers!

Steve Hignett - 14/4/11 at 08:38 PM

That's not the easy peasy way above...

The link below is the easy peasy way... (Although it's quite a tiresome video!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxxG4A4OgHI

Mark Allanson - 14/4/11 at 08:45 PM

You are missing hardened inserts and special sleeved nuts, you can get the nuts and centre caps from midland wheels, the inserts are available on ebay. Midland Wheels and Ebay

I just weighted a 6x13 ET13 Wolfrace and it is 4.5Kgs

I used Autoglym wheel cleaner (I manage a bodyshop so have access to the pro stuff), but your alloys are much better than mine were so I would get straight in with the 240g, or try wet and dry lubricated with WD40 or similar.

Mark Allanson - 14/4/11 at 08:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
That's not the easy peasy way above...

The link below is the easy peasy way... (Although it's quite a tiresome video!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxxG4A4OgHI



Looks like a good way of ending up with 6 fingers and a file embedded in your groin!

scootz - 14/4/11 at 08:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I just weighted a 6x13 ET13 Wolfrace and it is 4.5Kgs


Slotmag?

Blimey that's light!

Craigorypeck - 14/4/11 at 09:12 PM

Are cobra wheels the same as wolfrace??? ie the inserts will be the same fitment?? These arrived today and its all new to me so sorry for the silly Q!
What about spigots too?
Also need longer studs I think... Without the inserts there's only a few threads grip..

[Edited on 14/4/11 by Craigorypeck]

Steve Hignett - 15/4/11 at 07:46 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
That's not the easy peasy way above...

The link below is the easy peasy way... (Although it's quite a tiresome video!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxxG4A4OgHI



Looks like a good way of ending up with 6 fingers and a file embedded in your groin!


I know! Fun, right!!!

Craigorypeck - 19/4/11 at 10:39 PM

Got all the bits from mistertee.co.uk

on 1200 wet and dry now.. looks ace! whats the best way to keep them shining without having to take them off every month and autosol them?? Lacquer? Wax? Clear powder coat?

Cheers

Promai Joe - 23/4/11 at 08:11 AM

I needed some spigot rings and used the following company, there were helpful and fast delivery, would recommend them.
MotorSpeed