bbs wheel restoration

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

> ...so my bud finally got some stock bbs wheels for his m3, they were in
> horrific shape, but only some minor bends. after much stripping,
> straightening, lip sanding, and painting, here is the result:
> http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040924-120108-Z10.htm
> http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040924-120212-Z10.htm
> came out pretty good, considering i used a knock off $40 spray gun (harbor
> freight), and did the spraying outside, in front of the garage, on a windy
> day. i really need a paint booth. the paint used was basf limco. i used
> the
> same stuff on the rieger wheels, though it was base coat only. we had to
> go
> with base+clear on these to seal the lips. i stopped the polishing at 800
> grit as to ensure proper adhesion of the clearcoat. though the base-only
> limco has a good gloss to it, the base+clear combo definitely brings out
> metallic paints.
> one last shot:
> http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040923-193059-Z10.htm
>
> so... i guess i should do a set of teardrops next, eh?


How about a set of P-slots? Any tips? I'd like to take them down to the
alloy and polish them.


Cathy
1987 2L 16V Scirocco - the Silver Headache
1979 1.8L 10:1 8V - Klaus- sounds like 0.33 of a Chevelle
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