Restoring Hubcaps
09-14-2016, 11:07 AM
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Depending on their condition, you may be able to do them yourself. Post some photos and describe their condition.
09-14-2016, 11:40 AM
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hubcaps.com does them...
They are tougher to restore than regular stainless trim. Often the rims have weird curves and specially formed 'bucks' are used to remove dings/dents... It takes some finesse.
They are tougher to restore than regular stainless trim. Often the rims have weird curves and specially formed 'bucks' are used to remove dings/dents... It takes some finesse.
09-14-2016, 02:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
Charles Sihilling Metal Polishing in Santa Ana CA does a lot of Corvette wheel covers. Excellent work.
He will want you to strip the paint before giving them to him.
You'll get them back ready to paint. Use the 65/66 wheel paint from LICS.
Best adhesion is achieved by bead blasting the surface first, but a self-etch primer (eg SEM) works fine. Just be gentle when washing....
09-15-2016, 10:26 AM
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Charles Sihilling Metal Polishing in Santa Ana CA does a lot of Corvette wheel covers. Excellent work.
He will want you to strip the paint before giving them to him.
You'll get them back ready to paint. Use the 65/66 wheel paint from LICS.
Best adhesion is achieved by bead blasting the surface first, but a self-etch primer (eg SEM) works fine. Just be gentle when washing....
He will want you to strip the paint before giving them to him.
You'll get them back ready to paint. Use the 65/66 wheel paint from LICS.
Best adhesion is achieved by bead blasting the surface first, but a self-etch primer (eg SEM) works fine. Just be gentle when washing....