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The wife's alloys - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Dec-2014
Well just thought I'd show you how I'm getting on with my first alloy refurb.
The wheel started like this (it's the worst one)
![[Image: 2.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2.JPG)
![[Image: 2a.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2a.JPG)
![[Image: 2b.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2b.JPG)
![[Image: 2c.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2c.JPG)
After sanding & using alloy putty to fix any damage got me to this after a nice soppy wash.
![[Image: 2d.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2d.JPG)
Then some etch primer, primer & a coat of filler primer has got me to this.
![[Image: 2e.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2e.JPG)
![[Image: 2f.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2f.JPG)
![[Image: 2g.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2g.JPG)
![[Image: 2h.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2h.JPG)
Now just letting it cure before a light rub down and one more coat of primer.
As its cold I've brought it inside.
I did keep the wheel inside overnight to get it to room temp.
The wife's alloys - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Dec-2014
So after a rub down and another coat primer I allowed the wheel to dry and then flatted off
![[Image: 2i.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2i.JPG)
Then I applied the top coat.
![[Image: 2j.JPG]](https://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/rusty/Nat%27s%20Alloy/2j.JPG)
Just letting it dry for 24hours before a clear coat.
A few little defects in it but over all I'm impressed with the result so far as is the wife.
Just can't make my mind up weather I should do a silver face or not.
The wife's alloys - tucpal - 3:rd-Dec-2014
they really need a refurbishment for sure
looking good mate
The wife's alloys - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Dec-2014
Bloody hard work thou mate.
The wife's alloys - SI SRI - 3:rd-Dec-2014
Fantastic buddy.
The wife's alloys - Lewis6317 - 7:th-Dec-2014
Mate you are doing a awesome job
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The wife's alloys - Rusty2009 - 13:th-Jan-2015
Well got the wife's tyres today,
Not fitted to the car as they couldn't adjust the tracking, need a new track rod end.
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The wife's alloys - tucpal - 13:th-Jan-2015
well worth the effort well done
The wife's alloys - Lewis6317 - 13:th-Jan-2015
Nice work mate wanna do mine haha
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The wife's alloys - Nuttynat - 4:th-Feb-2015
Lewis6317 Wrote:Nice work mate wanna do mine haha
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No way is my rusty working hard on your wheels when you don't know how to clean your car
The wife's alloys - tucpal - 4:th-Feb-2015
has he not cleaned it yet
