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Jan
23-05-2005, 11:16
after seeing HP's car yesterday, I want to do this

What's the best way to do this if i want to do this myself? my wheels are in good condition, but are missing the silver rim :(
Winston
23-05-2005, 11:18
Wet & dry and metal polish

Would have to top up the polish every month, maybe twice a month in winter!!
Jan
23-05-2005, 11:34
i'll be scrubbing this evening :lol:

what grade of w+d paper do i need?

could i lacquer the rim?
Winston
23-05-2005, 11:39
start with say 400 - 800 - 1000 - 2000 - metal polish

If 400 takes loads of time and effort - try a lower grade to shift the paint?
KingStromba
23-05-2005, 11:41
I did this. It takes aaaaaagggggeeeeeesssss.


Id get it machined if i did it again. Or buy new alloys.
Swervin_Mervin
23-05-2005, 11:44
Mine's been machined and it looks fvcking mint. Then laquered.
Winston
23-05-2005, 11:46
I did this. It takes aaaaaagggggeeeeeesssss.


Id get it machined if i did it again. Or buy new alloys.

you light weight :wink:
Jan
23-05-2005, 12:00
i think i'll be getting some much coarser stuff to get started with :twisted:

i'll let you know how i get on :?
KingStromba
23-05-2005, 12:10
Mark said aluminium paint works well. Why not try that. If its shit youcan just sand it off like you were going to anyway. Would also hide all the marks. Then just laquer it.
Jan
23-05-2005, 12:13
Aluminum paint? is that just some brush on stuff from helfrauds?
KingStromba
23-05-2005, 12:21
yes.


If not you want course sand paper to get the paint off. Then fine stuff and lots of polish.
Jan
23-05-2005, 12:23
tbh - i think the sanding & polishing sounds like the way forward, although i'm sure i won't be saying that when i'm halfway through the first one!!
KingStromba
23-05-2005, 12:25
Id allow 20 hours per wheels to get a good shine.
Jan
23-05-2005, 12:27
Id allow 20 hours per wheels to get a good shine. :shock:
Jan
23-05-2005, 12:29
was thinking more along the lines of 2 hours per wheel :?
big hp
23-05-2005, 12:51
Wet and dry then them polishing blocks I showed you would bring them up lovely Jan.

When i've got the slight corrosion off mine i'm getting the rim lacquered. Don't know why Lepsons don't do it. I personally wouldn't pay for a refurb, which in my eyes is only half finished.

I've booked friday off work to spend polishing my rims and they have a very good polish on them already. Not a quick job.
LotuzClioWilliams
23-05-2005, 14:19
Why not use a Dremel? Don't they have some accessories that could do the job as well?
Winston
23-05-2005, 21:48
Tried and tested the winston way :wink:

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=13&TopicID=162172&PagePosition=1&ThreadPage=1
Jamie.
23-05-2005, 21:54
winston they look mmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ntttttttttttttt, good job fella. any1 get any pics of their gold alloys like that?
Winston
23-05-2005, 22:05
I didn't do them :oops: .....just advised him how

Ive done enuff metal polishing to last a life time lol
big hp
23-05-2005, 22:09
They look very nice indeed. Much better with a polished lip.
Jamie.
23-05-2005, 22:11
agreed big hp
Jan
24-05-2005, 08:41
what's the secret formula winston?

i'll be getting on with this as soon as i find a few spare hours...