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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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Is there any place in the bay area that will polich my aluminum cobras to look like chrome? Or is there any kit you can buy that comes with the proper sand paper grits and compounds for a die grinder to do it?
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Camaro Kid Z/28
Member # 3100
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try Wheel Techniques(sp) in campbell! maybe you can have the wheels 'chrome dipped?!"
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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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Yeah i was looking into haveing them dipped, but it's pretty expensive, i was trying to find something a little cheaper, or possib;y polish them my self.
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DaveG
Member # 1606
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For the do-it-yourselfer there's always the Eastwood polishing kits.
http://www.eastwoodco.com
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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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quote: Originally posted by DaveG: For the do-it-yourselfer there's always the Eastwood polishing kits.
http://www.eastwoodco.com
I was looking at the eastwood stuff yesterday. My question is what kit would do the job? And how much sanding will need to be done? Thanks
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DaveG
Member # 1606
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This kit supposedly has everything you need to do wheels. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=953&keyword=13107
You can also buy the video for instructions on whats involved. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=844&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=polishing+video
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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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Thanks! What if the wheels need to be sanded before buffing? Where can you get the fine grit sandpaper rolls? Eastwood has them but the finest grit is 320, i'm looking for something like 1500 grit.
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DaveG
Member # 1606
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You should be able to find sandpaper at any local hardware store.
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AJBlackGT
Member # 3936
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I know, but i'm talking about the sandpaper cartridge rolls for a die grinder...
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