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Feb 10, 2021 22:31:56 GMT
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OK , here's my tupence worth  you do the centre caps yourself because we know you can  get the wheels done professionally either changing the gold to anthracite or go full anthracite if it makes a big difference to the cost, either option should look cool  it is your dream truck |
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Regarding the centre caps issue, have you considered 3D printing a custom set with your personal choice of lettering??
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Regarding the centre caps issue, have you considered 3D printing a custom set with your personal choice of lettering?? oooohh! now there's a thought ...  I think I'm leaning towards all anthracite, if you go anthracite and poilshed bits they will end up looking like your Cragar's .... |
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Last Edit: Feb 11, 2021 8:25:31 GMT by westbay
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Feb 11, 2021 20:19:13 GMT
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As a temporary work around, could you just paint the GMC centres all the same colour so that the GMC recess doesn't stand out? And poly disc/polishing disc in a grinder for the main polished face of the wheels? Although more effort, wet and dry by hand would give the best shine. And I think fr€$h&m1nt¥ had some Monoblock alloys ceramic polished for a mirror finish Still got DIY in mind. But temporary work around cost money. Get it done once, pay once. Okay, it's easy to spend someones money, but as your truck is so clean and in perfect condition I would get that bit of cash from under the mattress and have them professionally repaired. i am sure when these wheels are all like new you will forget quickly the pain from spending....kinda You really have it spot on there. I can't, but can you keep the G from GMC and make it into Grizz? Errrrmm,,,, naahhh. they're a concave face so wont be cheap to diamond cut Why not do them fully anthracite? It is an option, but I prefer contrasts, so two or even three colours. If there's no major kerb rash an acid dip and paint is the way to go. Professional refurb shouldn't be massive money for that. Polished lips (ooh err missus)and spokes are a proper pain in the UK. You could get a good shiny spoke (metallic silver of some sort) finish with antharcite inserts. No kerb rash at all. Should come right in the end. |
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Feb 11, 2021 20:32:31 GMT
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OK , here's my tupence worth you do the centre caps yourself because we know you can get the wheels done professionally either changing the gold to anthracite or go full anthracite if it makes a big difference to the cost, either option should look cool it is your dream truck Dream truck for sure, truly bucket list stuff. Regarding the centre caps issue, have you considered 3D printing a custom set with your personal choice of lettering?? Considered, but it is a big job to write a programme and then paint and prep. Regarding the centre caps issue, have you considered 3D printing a custom set with your personal choice of lettering?? oooohh! now there's a thought ... I think I'm leaning towards all anthracite, if you go anthracite and poilshed bits they will end up looking like your Cragar's .... Anthracite and shiny works for me. |
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Feb 11, 2021 21:28:51 GMT
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A few work days to keep me both busy indoors and weather to make sure I stay indoors. Woke to this “Sno-Leopard” outside this morning. Not yet decided what way to go with the alloy wheel refurbishment. .HEIC) Waiting for this Beast from the East to turn and get warmer again Got a few things waiting to get done. |
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Feb 12, 2021 11:08:23 GMT
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One of my online buddies and “mentors” in the USA is Bob Heine. A man of many talents and much wisdom. THREAD: www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=319566I commented on wanting to do the “new” truck wheels myself and he wrote the response below. So we know there are a few products out there, some terrible rubbish and some that would tear your face off with a smile. Alloy is porous and could harbour residue stripper that leads to reactions with paint of clear lacquer. So what in the UK qualifies as “Aircraft Paint Stripper” Bobs post below Rian, I would get some aircraft paint stripper and test the finish on the wheels. If you can remove the finish I believe you can buff the spokes to a bright shine and paint the insets yourself (probably have to heat up the welding booth/caravan).
To shine up really old and tarnished aluminum wheels you should get a pneumatic die grinder, buffing wheel(s) and a white buffing compound bar. A pneumatic angle grinder with 2-inch Roloc disks in various grits would be good if there are deep gouges on the edge of the rim.
Back in the early '80s I helped a friend resurrect a 1959 Corvette drag car. He did all the bodywork and paint prep and I helped him with the black lacquer. We put on about 8 coats and wet sanded between coats. While he was doing the final paint prep for the Miami World of Wheels car show, I prepped the four aluminum rims. He bought the set of four rims for $10 and they looked a lot like yours. Spent three Saturdays with the die grinder and white compound. We spray bombed the centers with gold and put chrome lug nuts on to finish it off. No money for center caps but the car came out pretty nice. It won first place in the "Early Custom Sports Cars" class against five professional entries.
It's a bit of work but you will be surprised at the transformation.Thanks guys. |
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Feb 12, 2021 17:26:52 GMT
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Truck bought 30/12/20 V5c delivered today , guess I now feel happier, having the paperwork sorted. Today I also assembled the rear fog light, to be mounted to replace the one currently fitted at lunch time. .HEIC) Overnight, one of my American buddies, Tyler, who works for Missouri Department of Transport sent a few pics, his S10 is back on the road, had it since leaving school,. One of those, “It will never be for sale” trucks. .JPG) .JPG) And his night time drive, its an interesting department to work for, all staff members, male and female, regardless of role, needs to qualify to drive these trucks and the grifters. This one does both jobs at the same time. .JPG) Regarding the wheels, I just cannot help myself The urge to give stuff a go and try do it myself, is just too strong. Got these coming. Will have the tyres pulled off, two good Bridgestones will go back on and I will buy another two for the rear, keeping one to go on the spare 16” wheel when I find one to use as spare. A bit of work to polish and strip them, then prime and paint, must be capable of that. .jpg) Also in the post today........ A John Deere box from the USA, no idea why, but one of my favourite agricultural brands. Here is the lesson for the day though....... Black and silver = Construction Green and yellow = Agriculture. So what’s in the box?? .HEIC) A hoody/hoodie for Sally .jpg) Wrapped around a $5.00 Chevrolet part for the S10 , sent by Dan in Deary, Idaho, he refused to let me pay for any of it, guess he has a free dinner r two and accommodation booked here then. The one on my trucks tailgate handle is broken and a huge irritation to me. .jpg) Postage/shipping really is a killer for our hobby. .HEIC) Thanks Dan. Friday night, a bit of alcohol, a bit of pan friend meat and vegetables, could be a good end to a rough week. |
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Last Edit: Feb 12, 2021 17:28:30 GMT by grizz
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Feb 12, 2021 21:29:17 GMT
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. SO Where Should One Post This ? Just randomly being an inquisitive jobsworth. Watching Rob n Romesh. Go see what this registration is connected with on the DVLA website. Not really sure........ I cannot connect the dots .HEIC) |
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Feb 12, 2021 22:50:06 GMT
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I did this to some wheels with a cheap polishing kit of eBay that fits in a drill. Came with various mops and compounds. Used a bit of heavier grit paper to start off with then some finer before using the kit.   |
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Feb 13, 2021 11:23:43 GMT
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I did this to some wheels with a cheap polishing kit of eBay that fits in a drill. Came with various mops and compounds. Used a bit of heavier grit paper to start off with then some finer before using the kit. That was a good result. I think the amount of effort will equal the result in most cases. |
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Feb 13, 2021 11:31:35 GMT
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Still chilly and windy outside. Had planned my first ever Netflix binge over at Sally’s place, to allow her to paint her sons bedroom (no, not allowed to help) But I would really struggle to sit still for that long. So unloaded the metal folder, it’s a heavy chunk of metal, and certainly a two handed lift and carry for me. Put that and two bags of wood pellets in the shed. Then carried, rather than roll the wheels from the far end of the deck where they have been sitting, around to the front and into the company car, thank goodness it’s a Focus Estate/wagon, these wheels and tyres take up a bit of room, even with the seats down. So I may go grab some food and see if the tyre shop can pull the tyres off for me and then I will have the wheels blasted. Bring them home. Polish and buff the spokes to a level I am happy with, rather than have them machine cut. I will then mask them, go back to the coasters and have the recessed sections powder coated, in Anthracite, to go with the stripes. And the centre caps will get done at leisure once I have the wheels fitted and decide just how I want to manage them. .HEIC) I could still regret this vs just blowing £90.00 per wheel for a simple blast, coat and cutting. We will see. |
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Feb 13, 2021 12:22:05 GMT
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Anyone know much about the difference between a 4x4 tyre and a truck or car tyre? I am planning on keeping these two Bridgestone Dueler H/T tyres after refurbishment of the wheels. Plan is to replace the other two with new Bridgestones and fit on the rear of the truck. However, when looking at prices to replace two with a set like these it states 4x4 and SUV Any reason not to fit them to the truck? Other than pretty boring tread pattern? Thanks. .HEIC) .HEIC) I like to support these guy out of loyalty. Price is ballpark anyway. .PNG) |
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bstardchild
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Feb 13, 2021 12:33:21 GMT
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I wouldn't blast the wheels if I was planning on polishing them - that way lies a heck of a lot of work........
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Feb 13, 2021 12:47:33 GMT
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"However, when looking at prices to replace two with a set like these it states 4x4 and SUV
Any reason not to fit them to the truck? "
Check with your friendly tyre fitters, it's down to what is 'rated' for the vehicle, speed, load carrying etc ....
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Feb 13, 2021 12:57:13 GMT
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I wouldn't blast the wheels if I was planning on polishing them - that way lies a heck of a lot of work........ Every option seems to have pitfalls and problems. Shiny spokes and coloured recesses. What a pita. |
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bstardchild
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Feb 13, 2021 13:00:24 GMT
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I wouldn't blast the wheels if I was planning on polishing them - that way lies a heck of a lot of work........ Every option seems to have pitfalls and problems. Shiny spokes and coloured recesses. What a pita. Just trying to give you the benefit of hard earned experience after I had 4 wheels blasted and then attempted to polish the rims up (which were polished before blasting) - I gave up after 1 rim reached an acceptable std after a week of evenings |
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Feb 13, 2021 13:21:53 GMT
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You could protect the area to polish with Ducktape. There are good quality Ducktapes which can handle shotblasting. I did this on the Jensen alloys which i have on my Rover P5B. I first polished the areas, then covered the polished areas with Ducktape and send them out for shotblasting and epoxy primer  Wheel as bought  Wheel after removing the paint and polished the spokes and rim  Polished area covered with Ducktape before shotblasting  Wheels after shotblasting and epoxy primer  And partly painted black and fitted to the car. Polishing is a fair bit of work but doable Peter |
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Feb 13, 2021 13:34:43 GMT
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I'd agree with Mr bstardchild. Your aim is to get them super smooth. Having them blasted will leave the surface rougher than a badgers orifice. Not the best starting point for polishing. I'd prep the full wheels manually. With the areas that are being polished I'd start with 80 grit on a DA on the very worst bits, then up to something like 150 grit over them and then 320 grit over the full areas. Then 500 discs, then 1200 discs and then 1500. If done correctly and with patience then they should polish up to a mirror finish. You have two choices once this achieved. You can either leave them 'bare' for that ultimate finish but you will need to keep on top of them with constant polishing to stop them corroding, or, you could look into the available clear-coats that are designed to go over bare alloy. This could be done once the inner sections to be painted are ready. IE, mask the polished sections out to paint the contrast colour then unmask and clear coat the full wheel in one go. ETA, or you could do the method above which was posted as I typed |
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Last Edit: Feb 13, 2021 13:36:48 GMT by Stiff
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mk2cossie
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Feb 13, 2021 13:39:41 GMT
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grizz the SUV and 4x4 tyres should be fine for the pickup  Most of the stuff in the size you need will be load rated for the 2.5 tonne SUV and van brigade anyway. Then its just a matter of making sure it is an appropriate (for the Chevy) l9ad rati g and a tyre pattern you like  Another vote for not getting the wheels media blasted if you plan to polish them yourself. Unless you know someone that can ceramic blast them like freshandminty had done to his Mercedes alloys on the Nissan ElGrand
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