Re: [alfa] Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Advice sought.

[Bernie Bennett <bennetts77833@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim:
I paid to have two of my LS wheels done professionally, they looked 
great for $100 US each; but the cast branding "Alfa Romeo" and other 
text in the lip of each wheel was a bit degraded. Some metal was lost.
Best Wishes,
Bernie Bennett
Bremham, TX USA


Tim Hancock wrote:


> 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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