Re: [alfa] Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Advice sought.

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Tim:

You might consider having the wheels blasted with a softer medium.  Perhaps 
walnut shells or plastic beads.  Here in the states, aircraft service 
centers will usually have the plastic beading capability, while many auto 
shops have the walnut shells.

Regards,

Dean


At 06:27 PM 11/17/2003, you wrote:

> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 22:01:15 -0000
> From: "Tim Hancock" <timhancock@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Advice sought.
>
> I would like to refurb the alloys on my 24 valver myself. My local
> sandblasting man says 'don't sandblast them' as it is far too vicious...which
> leads nicely onto bead blasting. Unfortunately there is nobody local who does
> this, so before making enquiries further afield I thought I'd ask digesters
> about their experiences of bead blasting alloys. Is this the best method to
> get em cleaned up, or is there a risk of getting a hammered effect on the
> alloy..which I would prefer not to have.
>
> All experiences and recommendations gratefully received.
>
> Tim Hancock   Boston UK
>
> 164TS
> 164Super
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