Tips/tricks on polishing daisy style GSR rims?
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Tips/tricks on polishing daisy style GSR rims?
Hey guys,
I have a set of the daisy style GSR rims that are in OK shape- They have some corrosion, etc. from salt and snow. What I was thinking of doing was polishing them- essentially sanding the clearcoat off them, wetsanding the machining marks (Rings) and corroded spots off them, then polishing them with a polishing wheel, and finally clearcoating them with 3-4 coats of clear to protect them.
I did a search on more info and came up empty, so if anyone has ever done this, or knows any tips/tricks/things to look out for or reasons I Should not do this, please post them here. Pics would be cool too, thanks!
I think I remember seeing this done on some GSR blades once, but that was like a year ago, and I don't think it had 'polish' in the title. Anyway, let's see what you have?
I have a set of the daisy style GSR rims that are in OK shape- They have some corrosion, etc. from salt and snow. What I was thinking of doing was polishing them- essentially sanding the clearcoat off them, wetsanding the machining marks (Rings) and corroded spots off them, then polishing them with a polishing wheel, and finally clearcoating them with 3-4 coats of clear to protect them.
I did a search on more info and came up empty, so if anyone has ever done this, or knows any tips/tricks/things to look out for or reasons I Should not do this, please post them here. Pics would be cool too, thanks!
I think I remember seeing this done on some GSR blades once, but that was like a year ago, and I don't think it had 'polish' in the title. Anyway, let's see what you have?
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Re: Tips/tricks on polishing daisy style GSR rims? (drevinder)
eastwood sells a wheel polishing kit that has all the buffers and compounds you might need to do it. kind of pricey, but it's complete, and they have nice stuff.
http://www.eastwoodco.com
http://www.eastwoodco.com
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use aircraft stripper (blue can) LIBERALLY to remove all the OEM clear coat
under that is a nice polished alloy surface. if necessary wet sand with 800-1200 grit paper to remove corossion. then use a polishing compound to buff out the wet sanding.
under that is a nice polished alloy surface. if necessary wet sand with 800-1200 grit paper to remove corossion. then use a polishing compound to buff out the wet sanding.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebelp »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Daisy style? That's a first. Anyway, I wouldn't strip off the oem clearcoat unless it's already starting to peel off. I'd go with Mother's polishing compound...</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL yeah, that's all I've heard them called? Or 5 spoke style. Anyway, yeah, they're pretty corroded around the rim, already did polish them with Mother's but I was thinking strip the clearcoat, wetsand them and polish them to a mirror shine instead of the machined look, and re-clearcoat.
LOL yeah, that's all I've heard them called? Or 5 spoke style. Anyway, yeah, they're pretty corroded around the rim, already did polish them with Mother's but I was thinking strip the clearcoat, wetsand them and polish them to a mirror shine instead of the machined look, and re-clearcoat.
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