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Author Alloy refurb problems, what's my best bet?
Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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28th Jul 12 at 11:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Refurbing some alloys, done some ages ago and come up really good however this time not so good, was a while since the others and can't remember any problems similiar.

basically used an attachment on a drill which as took too much out in places, think it may have a thicker layer of paint etc than usual. Thinly primered and they are a mess where you can see different layers alothough sanded quite a lot.

Will filler primer sort it out or am I best going proper filler on it? Other option is stripping the lot back to alloy but they are quite fiddly so would like to avoid!

matt89larkin
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29th Jul 12 at 21:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Go get them acid dipped should only be £10 per wheel then you can start with a good base.
C20 VX
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29th Jul 12 at 22:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Agree. To get a good finish your going to need all of that off. No brainer if your getting it dipped for a tenner a wheel.
Carl
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30th Jul 12 at 16:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I stripped it down to the metal in places and it looks a lot better, i've basically just rushed it and caused more hassle using the drill attachment on parts!

 
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