alloy wheel refurbing?

9th February 2008, 20:32

does any one know where there is a guide on the internet to refurbing alloy wheels as i am interested in doing it my self cheers buddys

9th February 2008, 20:36

Alloy wheel refurb

Hope this helps

9th February 2008, 20:40

cheers buddy

9th February 2008, 20:41

no probs, only thing i would do different is, when i refurb wheels, i always take the tyre off the im rather than leaving it on

9th February 2008, 20:43

yeh good idea but what product did you use to get the oringanl paint off?

9th February 2008, 20:45

I got them shotblasted (the joys of working in motor trade) and just filled cracks in and used some wet and dry to get rid of rest and sand down filler.

9th February 2008, 20:47

shot blasted hey...hmmm how much is that usually sorry about all the questions lol

9th February 2008, 20:50

It's no probs. Um, i don't know may other places that have a shot blaster, it's because my boss relines brakes on old cars and uses it for that. I just did it myself, not got a clue on what it would be price wise. Might work if you get it sand blasted, don't know?? Probably worth phoning around, or you could always do it by hand, could maybe use something that will buff the paint off??

9th February 2008, 20:56

somthing like really strong paint stripper..might have to go to B&Q after work tomorrow if they still open cheers buddy