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Re: Hello again - stripping wheels

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com>, David McCartney <yup1275@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Hello again - stripping wheels
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 05:03:50 -0800 (PST)
Cc: mg <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>, minilist@yahoogroups.com
Just saw a show last week on Speed Channel where they
refurbed some aluminum wheels on a George Barris
custom.  They started out by sandblasting, then moved
to the steps that Frank recommended.

Rick

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com> wrote:

> David McCartney wrote:
> 
> 
> > Is there a safe chemical to remove the clear
> coating
> > on my aluminium alloy wheels?
> 
> 
> Not sure how "safe" you feel about 400 grit
> sandpaper, then 600 grit, 
> and some hours with a buffing wheel, but my aluminum
> wheels came out 
> almost like chrome when I was finished. I keep them
> that way with a 
> product called Speedy aluminum polish. twice a year
> and they look good 
> all the time.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> The BETTER not BIGGER Healeys
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
> 


                
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