polishewheels are home!!!
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From: Okeechobee Florida
polished wheels are home!!!
well, yesterday i picked up my wheels from the polishing guy...
all i can say is WOW! he did a great job...
he also painted the slots black with epoxy paint and baked it on...
incase your wondering...it cost $100 per wheel...
tomorrow mornin they will be mounted up and im back on the road :)
here are "before and after" pix...
i will take some of them on the car and post them tomorrow...
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 9:59 AM 4/18/2004]
all i can say is WOW! he did a great job...
he also painted the slots black with epoxy paint and baked it on...
incase your wondering...it cost $100 per wheel...
tomorrow mornin they will be mounted up and im back on the road :)
here are "before and after" pix...
i will take some of them on the car and post them tomorrow...
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 9:59 AM 4/18/2004]
Instructor
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Re: polished wheels are home!!! (SIGNGUY)
:cool: Can't wait to see them mounted.
Mike
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Burning Brakes
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Re: polished wheels are home!!! (SIGNGUY)
Wow ! Going to look good with those chrome side pipes. :cool: Still have not ordered my pipes yet but I will. Putting some video goodies in the Brides new Aviator. one thing at a time ;) :cheers: :seeya
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Re: polished wheels are home!!! (Fleetwood)
AHH! Beautiful! I was considering doing the same...I'm almost convinced now!
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Re: polished wheels are home!!! (AGVI)
WOW!!!. Those look sweet. Gonna make a nice difference in your vette.
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (Fleetwood)
thanx everyone!
no...i opted for no clear coat...
car is never driven in the rain and always under cover (even at work)...
so im just going to polish them...
he said that under those conditions, it wouldnt be a big deal...
and we all know what ends up happening to clear coated aluminum...
i am giong to replace the black ring in the center with black sign vinyl as in the "before" pic...
and i have new chrome valve stems also...
i really wanted to do this as i personaly think that these original style wheels look the best on these year Corvettes...
i am VERY satisfied...
if anyone would like to know where this guy is, especialy yall from south florida...let me know...
it is a wheel repair shop...he also reairs damaged wheels...
ie...chipped, bent, broken etc...
i would also like to thank Marc (shoptec) for helping me get the wheels to the shop as i am a three hour drive from there and Marc was kind enough to meet me and shuttle them down there for me, which saved me a few hours drive time as he lives and works near there...
thanx again Marc!!!
Beautiful job,did he put a clear coat on them or are you just going to polish them?
Neil.
Neil.
car is never driven in the rain and always under cover (even at work)...
so im just going to polish them...
he said that under those conditions, it wouldnt be a big deal...
and we all know what ends up happening to clear coated aluminum...
i am giong to replace the black ring in the center with black sign vinyl as in the "before" pic...
and i have new chrome valve stems also...
i really wanted to do this as i personaly think that these original style wheels look the best on these year Corvettes...
i am VERY satisfied...
if anyone would like to know where this guy is, especialy yall from south florida...let me know...
it is a wheel repair shop...he also reairs damaged wheels...
ie...chipped, bent, broken etc...
i would also like to thank Marc (shoptec) for helping me get the wheels to the shop as i am a three hour drive from there and Marc was kind enough to meet me and shuttle them down there for me, which saved me a few hours drive time as he lives and works near there...
thanx again Marc!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: "Too Low, Too Fast, Too Loud" TX
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (SIGNGUY)
Hey signguy..that is a beatiful job you got there. But, how can I do that at home and save me 400 bones..? What set up did he use to do that beautiful work?? Thanks in advance for any info! :seeya
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (81' Corvette Guy)
Hey signguy..that is a beatiful job you got there. But, how can I do that at home and save me 400 bones..? What set up did he use to do that beautiful work?? Thanks in advance for any info! :seeya
i have tried and all i have been able to do is waste a lot of time and hard work with almost no results...
i dont have a clue how he does it...
the way i figure is that a lot of guys spend a lot more than $400 on new wheels...so in my mind i actually SAVED money! :D
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Re: polished wheels are home!!! (Pauld)
They look fantastic, can't wait to see the pics of them back on the car. :cool: :cheers:
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From: www.wellingtonfire.com
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (SIGNGUY)
i am giong to replace the black ring in the center with black sign vinyl as in the "before" pic...
:cheers:
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (7SILVER8)
i am giong to replace the black ring in the center with black sign vinyl as in the "before" pic...
Is this something you make?? I would be interested in buying a set.....let me know!!
:cheers:
Is this something you make?? I would be interested in buying a set.....let me know!!
:cheers:
the plotter actually cuts the donut shape perfectly and after i stick them down, i cut around the outer lug hole ridge with an xacto knife...
works better than paint because they wont chip...
one thing tho...it has to very smooth where they stick down...
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From: Warren MI
Re: polished wheels are home!!! (SIGNGUY)
Those wheels look great...I have 1978 Pace Car wheels on mine and I've been considering doing that too. I am concerned about the thin red stripe...if it would be rubbed out and how to restore it it is was ? Your wheels look amazing.
