Topic: Started on the rims
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Here's a pic of the cleaned up rim. Boy I had one heck of a time posting this, may have been harder for me to figure out how to post it as compared to cleaning it...actually my daughter posted it for me
Try this, it's on flikr:
and this:
and this:
this seems to work, as soon as I get new center caps I a looking into having the inside powder coated.
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My only addition to this is that the finer you sand, the easier it is to buff. You can buy 1000, and even 2000 grit paper. If you get to 2000, used with soapy water, you will need very little buffing. This is also true for other aluminum parts, such as your intake, alternator, etc.
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Can't see yer pichers......
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Great pictures, David. Can I bring my car to you and you can show me how you did it?? Whats the matter Paul?? I see the pictures just fine!!! Nice looking Wheels!!!
Yesterday I couldn't see the pictures either. Today they're showing just fine.
KDADDY79 2010-08-04 11:43:53
Dave,
They look great! Nice job!!
I switched over from the stock alum. rims my '79 came with for a set of Rallyes. Now, after seeing your good results I'm thinking I could dig mine out of the cellar this winter and clean 'em up. Hats off to you and your helper!
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Now I sees em!! Nice job!!!
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Thanks everyone, I let my daughter...uh head mechanic know and she's even more proud now!
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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