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Offline TonyB

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SHINING RIMS
« on: September 05, 2007, 03:10:49 PM »
Does anyone know how to get the lustre and shine back in my old faded matt silver alloy rims without removing any of the anodising etc? might be a stupid question but i don't want to get stuck in with the ol grinding polish only to find they start coroding a few months down the track because the coatings been ripped off.
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Re: SHINING RIMS
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2007, 05:40:11 PM »
re-anodise them. I haven't done it but I think it is pretty straight forward.

But remember, all plating and paint is the same, if there's scretches they will probably still show.
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Re: SHINING RIMS
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2007, 10:59:28 PM »
the problem with reanodizing or even anodizing rims in the first place is you really need someone who has done it before.  I took a set to the "supposedly" best guy north of the river in Perth and he didn't want to do them - apparently when the wheels are dipped it is extrememly difficult to get an even coating across the wheel because of temp differences, size of baths etc etc etc

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Re: SHINING RIMS
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2007, 01:27:41 PM »
We always use Wurth Alu cleaner  , looks like new every time and brings the colours back to life.
Thats the stuff that we use exhibitions and photo shots for catalogs or websites.
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Re: SHINING RIMS
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2007, 03:02:41 PM »
Wurth alu cleaner ey,mm I'l get some, is the shine permanent or is it only a one look wonder to be applied everytime you clean it?
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2007, 07:27:54 PM »
It want stay shiny forever , as Alu is continously aging. Keep it oiled with CRC or some lube after washing .
I used to mix oil with petrol and spray the whole bike . That pushed out any water and then wipe it clean and store it.
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