LowStandards
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K, so i'm in the process of refurbing my new alloys but the centres are knee deep in alloy corrosion! See ClickyWhats the best way of removing the white dusty corrosion without me spending out on blasting, cause whilst the wire wheel is working fine, its really hard to get in all the little nooks... Is there a chemical or summat? |
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bazzateer
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I may be wrong but I think an acid dip of some sort is the best way to do it. I think most of the re-furb companies do this. Not sure what the cost is though.
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LowStandards
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Ai, cost is worrying me, cause, well frankly i have no cash...
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I did a cheap DIY on my MR2 tear drops, easy due to flat surface, i had a drill attachment from B&Q that looks like a circular pan cleaner, awesome thing. then build up with etch primer or hi build/filler primer. they were not master pieces but looked great even in silver.
Would be trickier with wheels shaped like yours.
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if its only the centres you want doing then take em to a powder coater and strike a deal with him, personally i reckon it should be about £10 to £15 per centre shot and painted.
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welder
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I'll do 'em for you mate. Mail me on polishing-services@hotmail.co.uk. Shan't charge silly money either! ;D
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Mr S
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2 words - Elbow Grease! lol
Wire brush to start with, then wet'n'dry until they're clean. Either that or get 'em bead blasted, there's a place in Spondon that did some bike bits for me, could be worth giving 'em a shout?
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rtlkyuubi
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an electric sander! I did my scooter wheels manualy and I couldnt feel my hand for a week  |
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kee
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vinegar ;D
i read somewhere that if you soak rusty metal in vinegar over night, it will scrub off easily in the morning, get the cheap stuff aswell, more acidic ;D
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Removing Alloy Corrosion???markbognor
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That works superbly on steel parts, was a nice link a while ago, but not sure if its the same for aluminium.
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kee
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yeah i meant to say that actually lol ;D
to be honest i don't see why it wouldnt, give it a try on some scrap first though
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LowStandards
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I'm in the Midlands - Derby area!
If someone knows of a cheap blasting place???
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