Sanding on my CCW wheels.... Why not.... haha
 

Everyone:

I decided to sand my CCW's wheels smooth. I wanted to remove all the forging lines that were originally left after they were created. I wanted them to be as much of a mirror as I could get.

Just because I'm very OCD.... I got it bad... :D

They are 8 years old now and needed a polish anyway. Its been a few months.... :D

To remove the forging lines I used 320 grit in some places, but the 600 grit worked well for most of the rough spots. Then I sanded these locations with 1000, then 1500, then 2000, then 3000, then Adams Metal Polish #1 and then #2.

The already smooth spots I just sanded with 2000 grit, then 3000 and then Adams Metal Polish #1 and then #2. Sanding with 2000 grit ensured that I got all scratches off that I did not notice.

I also ONLY use Webril cotton wipes to polish, as any other cloth WILL scratch the Aluminum as your polishing.

Now I just need to do that other 3 wheels. :crazy::lol:


Enjoy !
Toque



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Sand Paper I used



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Webril Wipes 8x8 size



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You can see the forging marks left after the wheel was made.



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Sanded off the forging marks



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Sanded off the forging marks



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Sanded off the forging marks, and the entire wheel to remove all scratches.



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Fully sanded ready for polishing.



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After polishing with Webril Wipes and Adams Metal Polish #1 and #2



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After polishing with Webril Wipes and Adams Metal Polish #1 and #2



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After polishing with Webril Wipes and Adams Metal Polish #1 and #2



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After polishing with Webril Wipes and Adams Metal Polish #1 and #2



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After polishing with Webril Wipes and Adams Metal Polish #1 and #2



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3 More wheels to go....




Toque




I just wanted to be more clear on what I'm trying to correct on my wheels.
These imperfection's have been on the wheels since I got them new 8 yrs ago.


Last night I pulled my front passenger wheel. This wheel has not been polished in months.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e6951439b4.jpg



You can see the forging bumps on the sides of the 5 spokes.

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You can see the forging lines on the inner barrel.

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You can see the forging lines on the lip

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I started sanding this wheel last night. I have not polished it yet though. The below is me sanding with 320 grit.... getting rid of all the imperfections in the wheel. I sanded he entire wheel to 3000 grit last night and plan to polish it tonight. Took me about 3 hours to fully sand the wheel.

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Here is the stack of sand paper to prove it... :D


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Toque

Looks amazing, outstanding work!

I'm feeling inspired to finally tackle my wheels, thanks for sharing! :D

Sounds like somebody has too much time on his hands! Looks great!

Outstanding job:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:. How many hours did that take all together.

Thanks and good luck !

Thanks! I'm not working as many weekends as I used to... its nice to have time to do something for MYSELF again... :thumbs:

Toque

Thanks !
1 wheel was about 4 hours.
I think I may be able to shave that down a bit once I start my second wheel. Since I learned a lot on he first one.

Toque

:rofl:... Looks good, Toque !! Wheels and car, but I'm partial to FRC's/Z06's !!....:thumbs::thumbs:

Wow, perfection made even more perfecter :D :thumbs:

Well done, it's encouraging. I am stripping paint off of some 360 forged wheels to polish them.

Really nice work! They look amazing.

Now I know where to get mine done.:thumbs::hide:

Bill

very, very, very nice !!!!!!!!!


it's not easy being OCD ,but it's worth it !!!!

I love these kinds of jobs, I always get a kick out of it , turned out great

Ive heard a lot of glowing reviews about adams polish, still haven't tried it yet

I was blown away by how good mothers metal polish worked, so ive been sticking with that

That wheel is a work of art. Great job with the sanding and polishing. :thumbs:

Looks great Mark!! absolutely amazing.

Thanks guys !
No sure how much I'm looking forward to doing the other 3 wheels, but It will be worth it in the end.
They all needed a good sanding to being them back to 100%.

Toque

that is a NICE looking wheel !!!!!!! (do I say NICE too much)

I restored a set of the YJ8 aluminum wheels for my `73 coupe and probably spent 4 hours on each wheel taking out the chips and polishing the wheel---but my work pales in comparison to what the OP has done.

Just amazing work! :thumbs:

Put on some tunes and crank em up! It's simply a labour of love. Nothing more rewarding then a job well done by you with no help from others.

Bill

Damn, that wheel shines better than the best chrome job! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

I keep saying you guys living in the north not all bad we have all winter to do projects like that !!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


the truth !! :ack::ack::ack::ack::ack::ack::ack::ack: :ack: