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 Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 03:23 AM
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Picked up an old set of Weld wheels for next to nothing but they were in rough shape. Scrubbed with hot water and dawn then sanded with a random orbital starting with 80 grit then 120, 180, 220, 320, 440, 600, 800 and finally 1000 grit. Then buffed with White Diamond metal polish. Need to go back with some Nevr Dull to make them shine but so far I'm happy with the results. 3 more to go. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/07/full-38597-394985-20230721_205049.jpg)
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 04:16 AM
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Do yourself a favor and have them clear powder coated to keep that shine forever
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 05:39 AM
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Those are in rough shape but their looking good….
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 11:46 AM
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Do yourself a favor and have them clear powder coated to keep that shine forever THIS Just make sure there's no fingerprints, etc.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 01:35 PM
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Wow! what a big difference, I guess those aren't plated? (not a wheel expert)
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 01:37 PM
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That looks like a LOT of work...!!!
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 02:04 PM
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That looks like a LOT of work...!!! Yea I polished a barrel, magwell, and controls on a Glock 34 before and those small pieces took me hours. Can’t imagine what these taking. Good job.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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07/22/23 02:08 PM
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That looks like a LOT of work...!!!
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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10/31/24 08:03 PM
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A little over a year later......jeez I need to have fewer projects. Not show quality but a nice 10 foot job. I'm gonna try to get them mounted this week. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/10/full-38597-435365-20241031_144943.jpg)
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/01/24 01:39 AM
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Imma need to see more of that 77' F-150 back there.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/01/24 02:50 AM
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Imma need to see more of that 77' F-150 back there. It's a '76 F250. Another work in progress. Currently have the brake lines off, need to bend new ones and rebuilt the front hubs and it'll be road worthy again. Still have a lot of body work to do though. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-38597-435392-20220402_185210.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-38597-435393-img_20220330_154652_903.jpg)
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/01/24 11:35 AM
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Good on you for preserving it and caring about it!
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/01/24 11:44 AM
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I can appreciate the amount of work and time you put into those wheels. Great looking job.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/01/24 11:58 AM
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Before mounting those wheels take them to the powder coated and have a clear gloss aPlied so you never have to polish them again.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/03/24 12:04 PM
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I really don't know how powder coating a polished surface works out or if you can even do it.
Last edited by don k; 11/03/24 12:05 PM.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/03/24 02:07 PM
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You can. I had a set of Billet Specialties powder coasted a high gloss clear because I hated cleaning them. Makes the surface as easy to clean as chrome, but keeps the polished look
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/03/24 02:13 PM
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They can be coated clear, and it works well. I order my heavy trucks and trailers with Alcoa Al wheels, and you can have the option of coating from the factory. It will last several years as long as the drivers dont put acid on them.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/05/24 06:21 PM
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Something about Welds and Swampers. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-38597-435865-20241105_121417.jpg)
Last edited by TexFlip; 11/05/24 06:57 PM.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/05/24 06:55 PM
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It looks great! Nice work TF.
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Re: Polishing Billet Wheels
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11/06/24 02:35 PM
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Something about Welds and Swampers. My other favorite Ford truck body style. You have excellent taste!
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