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The wife's alloys

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The wife's alloys

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The wife's alloys
Rusty2009
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#1
2:nd-Dec-2014, 12:43:20
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)









After sanding & using alloy putty to fix any damage got me to this after a nice soppy wash.



Then some etch primer, primer & a coat of filler primer has got me to this.









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.
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3:rd-Dec-2014, 14:53:58
So after a rub down and another coat primer I allowed the wheel to dry and then flatted off



Then I applied the top coat.



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.
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3:rd-Dec-2014, 19:24:27
they really need a refurbishment for sure
looking good mate
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3:rd-Dec-2014, 19:40:29
Bloody hard work thou mate.
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3:rd-Dec-2014, 22:22:39
Fantastic buddy.
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#6
7:th-Dec-2014, 12:56:35
Mate you are doing a awesome job


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#7
13:th-Jan-2015, 18:20:07
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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13:th-Jan-2015, 19:31:41
well worth the effort well done
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13:th-Jan-2015, 20:00:10
Nice work mate wanna do mine haha


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#10
4:th-Feb-2015, 22:43:29
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
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#11
4:th-Feb-2015, 22:55:48
has he not cleaned it yet
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