Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: My New Billit Dash & Steering Column Knobs

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxx>]

Thanks for all the great tips guys but unfortunatly I will have to take them back and hope to get a refund. They don't fit. I measured them and they are 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern but are just a little off. 5 on 4 1/4 mabe? But like most great deals ..too good to be true.

 Davis

amc74hornet <AMC74HORNET@xxxx> wrote:

> --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> > In a message dated 4/23/2004 6:34:06 AM Central Daylight Time, 
> > martin-davis@xxxx writes:
> > Doc,
> >  I just picked up a set of aluminum rims from the scrap metal yard. What is 
> > the best way for me to go about renewing them? Keep in mind I am suffering from 
> > an Italian dissease Fundsarelow. LOL 
> >  Thanks, 
> >  Davis 
> > One thing you need to remember is that the rims may have a clear coat over 
> > them. You will need to get it off before you do anything. Before you jump into 
> > it though, try a small area first. It can be time consuming and will require a 
> > lot of elbow grease if you plan on doing it by hand.
> > 
> > The first time I ever tried to polish aluminum was on some Harley parts. I 
> > spent hours using
> small files to remove casting flash then started wet sanding. 
> > I started with 180 grit then progressed up through the sizes. A small amount 
> > of liquid soap in a bucket of warm water will keep the surface lubricated while 
> > you wet sand. 
> > 
> > I thought I did a pretty good job with the wet sanding. The parts looked 
> > great. Then I went to a car show and while there, I got some buffing wheels with 
> > jewelers rouge. It didn't take much buffing to make the aluminum look like 
> > chrome. 
> > 
> > Once you finish, you should consider having the rims clear coated again to 
> > protect the finish.
> > 
> > Good Luck
> > 
> > Rick
>
> I use a good paste wax like Simonize to protect the parts from oxidizeing after polishing.
> "Doc"