Sid Coleman
Apr 30th, 02, 9:55 AM
I've got a set of vintage American Racing 200S rims (very similar to the Torque Thrust model), however the centers had been previously painted. Any suggestions for cleaning these up ie: powdercoating, or would repainting be a better option? Don't want the whole rim to be colored, just the center part. Here's a link to a pair I just picked up, which are identical to the ones on the car, except now I can have 15" all the way around http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1822835400
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71 Ragtop
MCC #347, TC (Gold) #174
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Thad
Apr 30th, 02, 11:07 AM
Sid,
If it was me, I'd have all four bead blasted,
Then polish the outter rim, with a polishing wheel.
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Sid Coleman
Apr 30th, 02, 2:19 PM
Worrying a little more about the inner-was planning on polishing the outer parts. Any finish suggestions ie: painting/coating/????
Thanks all!
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71 Ragtop
MCC #347, TC (Gold) #174
N3JHV@bellatlantic.net
Sid,
If it were me I'd have the centers painted dark grey, or black, with a semi gloss finish, to make clean up easier.
Deffinately cool looking wheels.
I really like "Period Correct" looking rims on our cars. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
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ACES member:#3722
68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle.jpg) Bought in 1998 & Still working on it.
68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle2.jpg) 4 gears & 4.10s
1st Car (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68bu.jpg) 1984-86, original 6cyl, then 74-350, then 327, then 454 :)
68 Corvette (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68vette.jpg) In the Family for 20 years.