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DIY Alloy refurbs

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:23 pm
by markov1723
Any tips?

Ta much in advance

PS my alloys arent diy btw ;)

Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:22 pm
by mikeWalsall
I clean with Patio / brick cleaner (Hydrochloric acid) then a good rinse off ..

Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:45 pm
by Simon Jones
My tip would be: don't scrimp, just pay to have it done professionally. Cost me £200 for proper blast and powder coat, but worth every penny.

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Makes such a difference to the overall appearance of the van, especially as I had the ladder done at the same time:
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Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:54 pm
by mikeWalsall
Or if you are close to Brum... £20 per wheel ...

http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/

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