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Offline Tomdeg

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Wheel restoration
« on: May 09, 2024, 02:10:30 AM »
Hey all,
My wheels are looking a little tired and could use a refresh. The chrome is still in great shape, but the centers need help. What?s the general consensus on refreshing the cast spokes? Media blast, walnut shells?, acid? And how to duplicate the satin finish on the outer sections? Thanks in advance.
Tom
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Offline 69GYellow4

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Re: Wheel restoration
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2024, 12:34:06 PM »
Was certainly hoping for more replies to this post as I am in the same position!
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Wheel restoration
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2024, 02:26:20 PM »
A short answer then. Mask off and blast the course portion with glass beads then go over the course with a acid bath like eagle one wire wheel or chrome wheel cleaner polish the spokes like you would of aluminum and be careful not to polish to mirror finish. That is one way that produces good results. There are others.
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Offline Tomdeg

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Re: Wheel restoration
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2024, 07:16:11 PM »
Thanks for the tip, Bob. :)
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