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Offline gm8

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My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« on: 02 November 2011, 12:15 »
Well the 2 BBS LM reps on the rear of my car were looking pretty tired around the polished lip , so I thought I would try my hand at a quick refurb this morning.



first step I set about them with 120grit , then 240 . I done this all by hand btw (note my little helper)




after that I went to 1200 , then 2500 grit . I know I should have prob used other grades inbetween , but it was tiring work ! After this I hit the wheel with some autosol , heres a 50/50




looking good :) they are far from perfect , but a damn sight better and for only a few quid !



one down one to go. Im still unsure whether to lacquer them or just seal them and maintain it  , thoughts ?

all in all a quick easy and cheap job , but im happy with the result !

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Re: My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2011, 23:38 »
Looking good :afro: I would lacquer them tbh.

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Re: My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2011, 23:41 »
Looking good :afro: I would lacquer them tbh.

cheers , I think Ill do a better job once winters out the way and then lacquer them. Put 3 coats of wheel sealant for time being and will keep it topped up.

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Re: My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2011, 23:24 »
nice bit of work :) arm hurt much? :tongue:
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Re: My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« Reply #4 on: 04 November 2011, 08:29 »
Good Job mate, My winters will be goin on this weekend. I have to make time through the winter to get my bbs's refurbed ready for next season  :smiley:
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Re: My quick budget wheel refurb (bbs lm) with pics
« Reply #5 on: 04 November 2011, 13:08 »
nice bit of work :) arm hurt much? :tongue:

lol 2 days later and im still hurting