antwan
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 09:55 PM |
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alloy wheel refurb - how to strip the wheel
Hi all,
I would like to refurbish my alloy wheels myself, (even though I will probably spend about the same amount!). I have some BBS wheels off a BMW in very
good condition but it looks like they have been refurbed before and have a good amount of paint build up.
Any idea of how to strip the paint/laquer without damaging the alloy before painting
Thanks
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UncleFista
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 10:06 PM |
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The place near me who are very busy, just stick em in an oven to bake it off.
After spending a load on paint and spending hours and hours rubbing my fingers sore to refurb a set during the summer I found a professional refurber
that does wheels for a pound per inch (ie 17" wheel for £17) and decided to never ever entertain even thinking about doing any by hand again
Oh yeah, rattle cans can make for a lovely finish if you have the time and patience, but scratches and chips easily. Ask me how I know... ;(
[Edited on 15/1/11 by UncleFista]
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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carpmart
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 10:41 PM |
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Unclefista - That sounds a proper bargain at a pound per inch! Were can I get them done for this price?
You only live once - make the most of it!
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 10:49 PM |
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I used "Nitromors paint and varnish remover".
Gloves and eye protection are not optional.
I did a couple of sets of 4-spoke revolutions. Came out nice, although its not a quick job. Don't forget to get etch primer.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 02:56 AM |
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I've attempted to nitromors some compomotive CXs (cross spoke type) and although it can be done its very intricate so takes a lot of time and
effort! Found somewhere in newbury that will bead blast them for £12.50+vat a wheel so will be taking them there i think.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 08:06 AM |
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Adam,
That sounds like a good price. I got through at least £10 of paint stripper, £3 of budget brushes, and a few pairs of disposable gloves, it took
several hours and I burned a few holes in the grass.
So £60 would have probably been a better option.
If you do use stripper, then use lots of it and give it a chance to do its thing (perhaps cover it). It doesn't damage the alloy, although it
will mark the tyres and maybe cause damage (don't know, but tyres are tough). Then goggles and pressure spray (from a distance in a space that
doesn't matter).
Matt
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 10:09 AM |
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glass bead blasted, doesnt damage the metal like shot blast and is ready to prime
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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UncleFista
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 10:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Unclefista - That sounds a proper bargain at a pound per inch! Were can I get them done for this price?
A link to the original thread is here
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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steve m
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 11:40 AM |
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I also have to agree with Unclefesta
As i spent hours refurbing some RS 4 spokes, all niceley polished, and painted green centres to match ny car<<
thinners = £20
paint stripper = £15
paint brushes scrapers etc £10
flap wheels etc £20
polishing etc £20
Then i spray laquered them
OH what a f*****g mess !!
I will never go down that messy horrible route again, as with my tin top alloys, they go to a wheels specialist up the road, and for about £55 come
back looking like brand new items
Steve
I could have 5 RS wheels for sale !!
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ChrisW
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| posted on 16/1/11 at 05:30 PM |
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Going off subject slightly, I had a set of OZ's done at BJV Engineering. They were in a horrible state when they went in, lots of kerb damage
and one buckled. Now they look brand new.
Not exactly in the locost ethos though - £160 for a set of four. It says +VAT on the website, but didn't take much bargaining to get it for
£160 all in.
http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/
Chris
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atomic
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| posted on 25/1/11 at 12:01 PM |
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I too have used CAS Coatings in Bradford for several sets of wheel, always good service and work.
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