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Offline ashie_b1986

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(updated with pix) help save my rims
« on: 11 February 2011, 20:20 »
i have the same type wheels as this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDxD_AboFIo
but whoever had the car first is a total bellend and never looked after them
the alloy around the outside have gone a horible dull colour and feels kinda scaley
whats best to shine these babys up?
« Last Edit: 12 February 2011, 10:40 by ashie_b1986 »
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Offline ashie_b1986

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #1 on: 11 February 2011, 20:41 »
thanks for moving this mate
i didnt know what section to put it in   :smiley:
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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #2 on: 11 February 2011, 20:42 »
No problemo  :wink:
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Offline ashie_b1986

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #3 on: 11 February 2011, 21:23 »
see alot of different places say alot of different things and i dont want to fux my wheels up lol
will sanding the crap off with 220 grit get it back to shiney then give it a layer of clearcoat do?
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Offline gm8

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #4 on: 11 February 2011, 21:25 »
220 is pretty harsh m8 , that wont make it shiney , maybe like 1500-2000
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Offline ashie_b1986

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #5 on: 11 February 2011, 21:32 »
ok mate would i have to start straight at 2000 or start harsher and work my way to 2000 ?
and would this polish them up and get them back shiny because they are terrible
like a aluminum greenhouse after years of weather :(
thanks for the reply
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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #6 on: 11 February 2011, 21:39 »
do you have any pics ? up at 2000 is really fine that will shine up once polished , if they are really bad you may need to start a good bit lower, but the lower grades can leave scores/scratches. have you considered getting them refurbed ?
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Offline ashie_b1986

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #7 on: 11 February 2011, 21:45 »
hi mate
i will take some good photos tomorrow in the light and then see what you suggest
maybe i would be best getting them done at a wheel refurbishing place
ill post some photos tomorrow morning buddy  :)
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Offline ashie_b1986

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Re: help save my rims
« Reply #8 on: 12 February 2011, 10:39 »
heres the photos guys :)
and does anyone know what these rims are called?





there all pretty much the same
they look terrible
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Offline lewis1641

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Re: (updated with pix) help save my rims
« Reply #9 on: 12 February 2011, 11:37 »
are they pitted? if so you have a lot of work. i did some bbs's that had pitted and i started at 80.

if they are not pitted then try 600. if that isnt working then go up a grade untill you get to the finest one that actually does do something. then rub them down for hours and hours and hours!

failing that, post them to me and i will do it for you for £40 a wheel
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