Need some help with a technical problem - ask away and let's see if we can all help.
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Robind
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by Robind » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:35 pm
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Sam
Nurse, I think I need some assistance
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by Sam » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:20 pm
The problem will be the little lip at the edge, companies will be worried about the accuracy needed to machine that without making it too thin.
Are they defo beyond stripping and polishing like you would a Fuchs?
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Robind
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by Robind » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:37 pm
Front faces are fine but the rears are quite corroded which is the concern
1966 912 Slate Grey sunroof
1975 911 Blue Targa
2001 996 Blue Convertible
1981 Ferrari 308 GTB
1960 Mercedes 190SL
1983 Mercedes 500SL
smallspeed
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by smallspeed » Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:14 am
How about ceramic polishing them? Might get you most of the way there with a lot less material removal...
Robind
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by Robind » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:15 am
So we have gone with JP Alloys in Cannock, seem confident they can make them new again, dropped off this morning and ready in 5 days
will let you know how they turn out
1966 912 Slate Grey sunroof
1975 911 Blue Targa
2001 996 Blue Convertible
1981 Ferrari 308 GTB
1960 Mercedes 190SL
1983 Mercedes 500SL
Robind
Married to the DDK
Posts: 229 Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:25 pm
Location: Stamford, Lincs
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by Robind » Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:35 pm
well the results are in and very happy with the finish, everything promised by JP Alloys was correct in timescales and price, can certainly recommend them
1966 912 Slate Grey sunroof
1975 911 Blue Targa
2001 996 Blue Convertible
1981 Ferrari 308 GTB
1960 Mercedes 190SL
1983 Mercedes 500SL
smallspeed
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by smallspeed » Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:50 pm
Wheels look fantastic!