Magnesium torque thrust D colours
Dave Galassi:
Quote from: nlvtinman on May 09, 2011, 13:58:11 pm
As long ago as all magnesium Torque Thrusts were made, I don't believe the ever were painted when new.
IMO, Glass bead blast them, the patina of natural mag, with the outer rims polished will provde a very attractive appearance.
I read up on and have used a protectant, GIBBS Penetrant on the mag parts on my car with outstanding success.
Your new wheels have a real story to tell, given the time it had to take for the red paint to wear away as it did. Wonder what is the story of their being painted that way? Do you know?
Nice find!
I would second what Steve said, Nice find, and they were not painted when new. Great wheels!
johnl:
Quote from: Dave Galassi on May 09, 2011, 14:49:56 pm
Quote from: nlvtinman on May 09, 2011, 13:58:11 pm
As long ago as all magnesium Torque Thrusts were made, I don't believe the ever were painted when new.
IMO, Glass bead blast them, the patina of natural mag, with the outer rims polished will provde a very attractive appearance.
I read up on and have used a protectant, GIBBS Penetrant on the mag parts on my car with outstanding success.
Your new wheels have a real story to tell, given the time it had to take for the red paint to wear away as it did. Wonder what is the story of their being painted that way? Do you know?
Nice find!
I would second what Steve said, Nice find, and they were not painted when new. Great wheels!
I'd also agree with Steve's comments. Within the last year I've been introduced to "GIBBS" and the stuff is fantastic.
Geoff P DVKK:
For the correct aged Mag look I always use graphite spray lubricant. It's a trick I learned from a very talented hot rod buildeder.
Soda blast the wheels, Spray on a even film and wash with water. Repeat untill they have "Aged" the desired decades needed.
speedwell:
here's carlos ex torq trust , as carlos said to me they're original never painted or anything else
;)
migier:
thanks for the replies guys!
I don't really know the history of the wheels, just that they came of a '72 911t wich was imported over from the usa.
I really like them like on carlos's car.
So i will probably glass bead blast them .
greets
michiel
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