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Post by dirtbean on Feb 2, 2005 1:39:33 GMT -4
I was wondering about doing this to my 5 spoke jeep wheels too. Good to know. My american racing rims need some work, but I'd want to test method out on something cheaper first.
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OVERLORD
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Post by OVERLORD on Feb 2, 2005 9:21:36 GMT -4
Cool... thanks for the info guys...
Where would be the best place to buy polishing compounds, sand paper, etc? I'm guessing a body shop may have some of the stuff, but I guess I'm looking for a supply store that would also have knowledge on polishing metal as opposed to paint.
Bill
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Feb 2, 2005 15:52:47 GMT -4
The Eastwood Company is one of the best place to get polishing (buffing) products. Should be easy to find their website. I just got a new catalogue from them a couple weeks ago. They sell a kit the has all you'll need to polish just about any metal, and the price isn't bad at all. Their a great source for supplies (paint, tools, you name it) when restoring a vehicle.
For sandpaper, just use the regular automotive bodywork paper. Any parts place should have that. A feather edger works good for wheels with some flat surface area, but you have to do most by hand. I mount my buffing wheels in the drill press and spin them about 2500. I polished all the stainless trim off a '55 Chev this summer. I think that was even more work than a set of wheels!
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bill richards
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Post by bill richards on Feb 2, 2005 18:14:29 GMT -4
cool... thanks for the info!
Bill
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