Alloy refurb.....

[mister2mk1]

any good guides to refurbing alloys??

thanks

[robwsurf]

Pay to have them done unless you ve got compressors guns and 2k laquer

try simon at revive auto innovations in knutsford

[Polypedates]

Can be done at home if you have the time and inclination

Basically

Strip with Nitromoors
Repair minor dings and scratches with Chemical Metal
Medium wet n dry
Rattle can primer - 2 coats
Fine wet n dry
Rattle can silver - as many coats as you can be ar$ed to do
Fine wet n dry
Brush paint 'telephone' slots with Hunbrols gun metal grey enamel (if Mk1b)
Lacquer - at least 2 coats
Fine wet n dry
Polish
Wax

Alternatively:

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... estoration

HTH

[halflife]

Have to say I agree with previous comment. Pay to get them done. Had mine powder coated for about £50 a wheel? I am not made of money but I doubt I could hope to come close to the finish levels and not worth the hassle for that price (IMHO )

Some people who have more time though (and more skill) have done really good job of polishing their wheels if thats your sort of thing

[WeirdNeville]

I got mine fully refurbed for ~£220 including fitting and balancing of new tyres. That was for all 5 wheels too. I was very happy with the result and unless you really do have time to spare I think for the results it's worth it. You'd probably end up spending the best part of £100 on kit to do it yourself, and then removal/refitting of tyres etc.

Here's mine: