Nick1234 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Okay so it turns out this is a pain in the ass. Averaged like 3-4 hours on just one wheel. Ive done what previous people have, aircraft stripper, steel wool, mothers polish. But my hand is killing me and this is taking nearly forever. Anyone have any help hints or if i should be doing a different way? It did turn out rather well though. I really like these wheels and plan on putting them on a truck i just bought. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 sand blast, Polish, repaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 you are doing the job correctly. keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodolds Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Yeah...doing a wheel like that will take forever. I'd get the sandblaster out, and have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 sand blast, Polish, repaint. lather, rinse, repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I would take the tires off. If your using a ton of chemicals that might not be good for them, and you might as well clean the bead while your at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 When I refinished my crosslaces I had more hours in them then I expected and wanted to give up. I did redo the paint, but that was the quickest part. All my time was in sanding/polishing the lip and I dont see a better way thats relatively safe for the wheel to get a polished surface than stepping up your sanding then finishing off with a nice polish by hand. It also looks like youre keeping the paint that was on there in place? Aircraft stipper will give you no choice in the matter. If you do want to take it off though, that or sandblasting is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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