migier
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« on: May 09, 2011, 09:40:33 am » |
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Hi,
I recently found a set of magnesium torque thrust D's in porsche pattern.
These need to be restored .
Does anybody know the original colour they used on these rims?
Thanks guys,
Greets
michiel
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migier
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 10:01:27 am » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 12:21:23 pm » |
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I think the company Eastwood in the usa have a colour that comes in aerosols that is close..might be called "detail grey" I'm sure some of the us cal-look guru's might be able to confirm this...
hope this helps
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 13:58:11 pm » |
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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!
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 14:12:35 pm » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 14:49:56 pm » |
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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! |
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 16:09:42 pm » |
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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. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2011, 16:47:11 pm » |
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here's carlos ex torq trust , as carlos said to me they're original never painted or anything else  |
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migier
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2011, 17:57:36 pm » |
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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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« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 00:44:40 am » |
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Geoff, did you apply the graphite spray only to the spokes? Lips are soda blasted? The oval looks rad.
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« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 02:02:16 am » |
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Geoff, did you apply the graphite spray only to the spokes? Lips are soda blasted? The oval looks rad.
thanks Lawrence, yes I used a thin coating on the lips then some water and fine steel wool. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2011, 02:10:36 am » |
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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.
X2 -- you can even do this trick to your headers/exhaust and they will look great and last a surprising long time |
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« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2011, 09:22:22 am » |
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michiel, can you post up a pic of the porsche with the wheels on?
nice bonus...
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before / after ageing treatment :-) [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2020, 06:16:01 am » |
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Nice, how did you do that?
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« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2020, 11:05:31 am » |
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some little "tricks" that you can find with a little internet-reseach. ;-)
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2020, 06:58:45 am » |
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that looks awesome, are they for your black 62?
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« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2020, 16:11:41 pm » |
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Thanks ! Yes, i will put them on my black 62 ragtop.
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« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2020, 15:26:34 pm » |
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Back in '98 this NAPA paint was recommended for my old aluminum D spokes. Just happened to see it in the paint locker yesterday. |
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« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2020, 20:47:48 pm » |
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205/70 R15 and 145 R15 rubber on. ;-)
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2020, 13:46:40 pm » |
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i've done a simalar treatment on 2 flat 4 brms
sand blasted then anti gravel spray on the black spots then i've applied some graphite pasta not graphite spray that i let 24hrs on the lips
and here's the results white one is sand blasted and the other is the results
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« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2020, 13:48:42 pm » |
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here's the result and how it look on the car
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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2020, 13:50:14 pm » |
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them i've done another trick to aged them more  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2020, 15:23:48 pm » |
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Love them!
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« Reply #25 on: November 05, 2020, 09:56:52 am » |
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Great work, Fabian.
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« Reply #26 on: November 05, 2020, 16:09:59 pm » |
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here's the result and how it look on the car
Cool! Fabs, which sand blasting media did you use? Was it hard to remove the shiny layer? |
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« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2020, 22:48:10 pm » |
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here's the result and how it look on the car
Cool! Fabs, which sand blasting media did you use? Was it hard to remove the shiny layer? hi dem to be honest , i don't know , i've gave them to a friend who sand blasted them or microbeading |
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