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Coops
23-03-2010, 10:55
looking to re-cut the polished lip on my williams alloys on 0199 at some point as it needs new tyres anyway so while they're off i'll sort the corrosion out!

question is whats the best method?wet and dry down the grades to a polished finish i guess

but then how do i seal it? laquer? and if so how much of the wheel? just the lip area, mask off the paint, or overspray into the paintwork aswell to seal it?

any advice/tips experiences much appraciated

thanks

Ben
schakal
23-03-2010, 11:05
stick the wheel on the front ,lift the front end then run it in first gear
while you are holding the sandpaper against the lip . be reet :P

i would start with around 400 or 600 depending on any scratches etc
then work your way up to 1500-2000 grit for a whoretastic finishingsss .
there is a special clear coat to put over bare metal iirc , but its not cheap.

i would over spray on to the painted area for better sealing action .
MatBrown
23-03-2010, 17:57
I can sort them for you...
Oh wait, i've fell out with you!


Mat.
col
23-03-2010, 20:27
While we are on the subject ,whats the best way to remove paint off the wheel..............and dont say friggin nitrmorse,ive friggin tried it,an it takes too friggin long!!!! :cry:
ThRaXaIR
23-03-2010, 20:36
I can sort them for you...
Oh wait, i've fell out with you!


Mat.

wooooo handbags!!! :P
Coops
23-03-2010, 20:59
sand paper it is

mat, you love me really :wink:
GavinMccoull
24-03-2010, 00:08
nitromorse is the business! just slap it on go and have a cuppa and do some house work then come back hey presto. Use a wallpaper scraper or something to remove. 8)
zmaster2k
24-03-2010, 00:33
if you dont want them nitromors'd then get them sandblasted.
Coops
24-03-2010, 10:25
flippin heck lads, i only want to recut the lip, not strip the wheel, the wheels were referbed recently and paint is still mint, just the lips are corroding :lol:
col
24-03-2010, 19:17
I think they ment me Coops,......i think schaks had the right idea regarding polishin lip, might try that myself,when ive friggin cleaned em :cry:
Jamie.
24-03-2010, 19:22
Sounds like you will be keeping this one.
Coops
24-03-2010, 22:18
Sounds like you will be keeping this one.

or maybe just the wheels....................

although i was at the bodyshop tonight and did drop the big Q about arches on the williams on top of turbo work to be done........................ :D
schakal
24-03-2010, 23:37
you should find a better role model than mat brown .

FACT !!!! :wink: