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« on: September 10, 2009, 17:40:00 pm » |
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my fuchs have a few deep scratches ive got rid of...
managed to sand and re polish one of the wheels, but is very tiring!!!
is there a way to strip the anodizing off of the other 3 wheels a bit quicker!???
yes, i would keep them how they are, but don't like the scratches in some of the spokes, so the only way is to strip and polish...
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Lee.C
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 17:46:50 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 17:51:05 pm » |
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Try ez-off oven cleaner. Really!!
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Philip Steenackers
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 18:28:44 pm » |
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Hi Danny,
Thanks for the tip. Does anybody know such a product here over in Europe?
Thanks,
Philip
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 18:33:19 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned You can re-anodise them though, when he see's sense  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 18:42:03 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned Dude, gotta have the fuchs polished, it's for the bling factor! |
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 18:48:40 pm » |
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if the scratches are really deep, then it might be best to get them refinished by an alloy wheel refurb company. They will weld up the scratch and any curb damage and refinish for about £50 per wheel!
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 18:49:20 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned Dude, gotta have the fuchs polished, it's for the bling factor! Oh dear - whats happened to you dude   |
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 18:50:30 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned 3 are still anodized and detailed want to get your wallet out then  |
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beetletom
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 18:52:56 pm » |
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if the scratches are really deep, then it might be best to get them refinished by an alloy wheel refurb company. They will weld up the scratch and any curb damage and refinish for about £50 per wheel!
thanks! i was quoted £80 a wheel when i had a set of cookie cutters on my old bug  no way i was paying that i can polish the wheels myself,(to keep costs down) |
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beetletom
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 18:53:57 pm » |
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Try ez-off oven cleaner. Really!!
also heard about this aswell, but does it eat into the aluminium once its bubbled off? |
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 18:57:22 pm » |
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if the scratches are really deep, then it might be best to get them refinished by an alloy wheel refurb company. They will weld up the scratch and any curb damage and refinish for about £50 per wheel!
thanks! i was quoted £80 a wheel when i had a set of cookie cutters on my old bug no way i was paying that i can polish the wheels myself,(to keep costs down) Your right of course, but if the scratch is 1mm deep you then have to polish that much metal away to keep the same profile. Its one way of lightening the wheels to make them race weight! To me its a no brainier, with really deep scratches to just have them welded and polished back so no strength is lost. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2009, 18:58:44 pm » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned Dude, gotta have the fuchs polished, it's for the bling factor! Oh dear - whats happened to you dude Not much, always liked my fuchs polished & detailed  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2009, 19:00:00 pm » |
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yeah I know just yankin your chain |
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2009, 19:26:04 pm » |
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if the scratches are really deep, then it might be best to get them refinished by an alloy wheel refurb company. They will weld up the scratch and any curb damage and refinish for about £50 per wheel!
thanks! i was quoted £80 a wheel when i had a set of cookie cutters on my old bug no way i was paying that i can polish the wheels myself,(to keep costs down) Your right of course, but if the scratch is 1mm deep you then have to polish that much metal away to keep the same profile. Its one way of lightening the wheels to make them race weight! To me its a no brainier, with really deep scratches to just have them welded and polished back so no strength is lost. yep, i see what you mean now! |
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Lee.C
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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2009, 19:40:15 pm » |
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Or just buy a desent set.
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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2009, 19:51:56 pm » |
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Blasting with glas pearls makes the start a lot easier. Get on "the shining" side you won`t regret it. Anoized fuchs yust look wrong and not done to me...  |
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« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2009, 20:57:42 pm » |
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If you weld the rims you wont be able to re anodize them with out seeing marking in the finish, doesn't seem to take to the welding the same as the wheel material
If they are not too deep then they should polish out then you can refinish them either way
Ron
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« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2009, 00:28:21 am » |
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Here in the states we can get anodizing remover. I am told it is the same chemical as powder Draino (drain cleaner). I have used oven cleaner on several sets as well. It REALLY helps to heat the wheels up and keep them warm while the cleaner works. The anodizing remover works almost instantly....my favorite! I like them polished and detailed myself  |
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« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2009, 02:36:01 am » |
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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2009, 02:57:15 am » |
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Depending on how deep the scratchs are, You can sand them out. After the wheels are stripped. Start with about 220 grit and work dowm to about 600 grit, Use a small little rubber block to back the sand paper up so you dont dish out the scratch. Ive even started with 80 grit before. And if its on the lip of the wheel, Try useing a very fine file. Then go to the sand paper. Its ez. And will save time and money at the polisher. Plus most of the polishers I've used are not the smartist guys I have met.
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« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2009, 06:19:34 am » |
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well thats ANOTHER set of fuchs ruinned Dude, gotta have the fuchs polished, it's for the bling factor! POLISHED??  JUST CHROME THEM!!!! |
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Rocket Ron
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« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2009, 07:10:03 am » |
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Tom please no chrome !!!!! , that'll realy f**k them up  |
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« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2009, 10:02:53 am » |
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Depending on how deep the scratchs are, You can sand them out. After the wheels are stripped. Start with about 220 grit and work dowm to about 600 grit, Use a small little rubber block to back the sand paper up so you dont dish out the scratch. Ive even started with 80 grit before. And if its on the lip of the wheel, Try useing a very fine file. Then go to the sand paper. Its ez. And will save time and money at the polisher. Plus most of the polishers I've used are not the smartist guys I have met.
Danny i am about to start doing, there are a few machine marks that i want out so your saying start with 220 wet and dry and work all the way down with 600 ? should i be using some polishing compound ? Thank you Rob |
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beetletom
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« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2009, 10:05:08 am » |
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Depending on how deep the scratchs are, You can sand them out. After the wheels are stripped. Start with about 220 grit and work dowm to about 600 grit, Use a small little rubber block to back the sand paper up so you dont dish out the scratch. Ive even started with 80 grit before. And if its on the lip of the wheel, Try useing a very fine file. Then go to the sand paper. Its ez. And will save time and money at the polisher. Plus most of the polishers I've used are not the smartist guys I have met.
thanks danny. thats pretty much what i've been doing i started with 180, then 220 then gradually went up to wet 1200 for the polishing no chrome ron!!! |
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« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2009, 10:17:26 am » |
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oh no, not another set of polished Fuchs. the anodized finish looks bad ass. go for it |
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« Reply #26 on: September 11, 2009, 15:17:05 pm » |
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In my opinion some cars would only look "right" with polished/painted fuchs whereas others would only look right with factory finished fuchs. There no real right or wrong way for me. It simple has to fit the car.
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #27 on: September 11, 2009, 15:42:52 pm » |
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Thank you Tobi, To many people get to worked up over the topic.
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« Reply #28 on: September 11, 2009, 15:46:51 pm » |
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Problem is, unless you have mega bucks to spend, anodized alloys for most of us are only a reality if the wheels are original. Which in a lot of cases, means they are worn and nicked up.
Has anyone thought about "simulating" the look by polishing to a low luster, or perhaps blasting with a very fine abrasive to give a uniform "sheen?" I might give it a try in the future.
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« Reply #29 on: September 11, 2009, 16:07:29 pm » |
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Problem is, unless you have mega bucks to spend, anodized alloys for most of us are only a reality if the wheels are original. Which in a lot of cases, means they are worn and nicked up.
Has anyone thought about "simulating" the look by polishing to a low luster, or perhaps blasting with a very fine abrasive to give a uniform "sheen?" I might give it a try in the future.
its not that bad about £50 per wheel, just had mine done but you're right you need to start with some good wheels in the first place |
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