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Re: Polishing Time

To: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>, Andre Rousseau <andrer@mac.com>
Subject: Re: Polishing Time
From: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:08:19 -0800 (PST)
Right on Vic!

Bead/shot blasting is the way to go.

Consider powdercoat for the cosmetic finish. There are
a world of colors/finishes to choose from, including
shiny chrome.

(may also decrease the chance of stress fractures
developinf on the surface from scratches, etc.)

Carter Shore

--- Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com> wrote:
> Hi Andre,
> 
> Whatever you do, don't sandblast them. My son did
> that to his alloy rims and
> ended up with nice clean, very rough, very dull
> finish. Bead blast may be the
> right way.
> 
> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
> 
> http://www.vicwhit.com
> 
> 
> Andre Rousseau wrote:
> > 
> > I have a nice set of alloy wheels I need to sand
> blast and then polish.
> > 
> > What is the best method to get a nice finish.

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