self alloy wheel refurb

The place to pick up tips on bringing that showroom shine back to your E30.

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bene30jane
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Post Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:42 pm

has anyone done this or is there a guide on here? im trying to do some m3 motorsport wheels as they are looking pretty sad : (, many thanks, ben.....
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Speedtouch
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Post Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:03 pm

Simple enough in theory: use paintstripper or bead blasting to remove old paint and corrosion, repair any kerbing with filler or careful filing, then repaint using etch primer then paint then clearcoat lacquer.

Best to ensure that the wheel isn't buckled before commencing work on it.
///M aurice
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e30den
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Post Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:48 pm

bene30jane wrote:has anyone done this or is there a guide on here? im trying to do some m3 motorsport wheels as they are looking pretty sad : (, many thanks, ben.....
just sell the wheels to me ben sorted lol.
how you doing ben
tez180
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Post Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:58 pm

bene30jane
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Post Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:07 pm

how much you offering for the wheels E30DEN? they are nearly finished now, paint stripped them and they were mint underneath, ive autosoled two of the wheels and the faces and rims are now polished and going to do the inset parts black..... i do have an original set of 15" bbs wheels that are mint with center caps that have been blasted and powdercoated up for offers, they are dead true and no flatspots or marks..... thanks for the input guys :-)
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e30den
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Post Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:33 am

i was only joking ben, my car is up on axle stands and will be for
a while. i have not even fitted that carpet yet that i got from you.
the underside is being stripped down at the moment.