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Started on the rims

Posted: 8/3/10 8:37amMessage 11 of 17
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Ash Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior

Here's a pic of the cleaned up rim.  Boy I had one heck of a time posting this, may have been harder for me to figure out how to post it as compared to cleaning it...actually my daughter posted it for meLOL

OK check that.  I keep on getting an error msg.
Try this, it's on flikr:
and this:
and this:
 
this seems to work, as soon as I get new center caps I a looking into having the inside powder coated.
dads2vette2010-08-03 19:37:58
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Posted: 8/3/10 8:51amMessage 12 of 17
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My only addition to this is that the finer you sand, the easier it is to buff.  You can buy 1000, and even 2000 grit paper.  If you get to 2000, used with soapy water, you will need very little buffing.  This is also true for other aluminum parts, such as your intake, alternator, etc.

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Posted: 8/3/10 7:08pmMessage 13 of 17
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Can't see yer pichers......

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Posted: 8/3/10 9:54pmMessage 14 of 17
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Great pictures, David.  Can I bring my car to you and you can show me how you did it??  Whats the matter Paul??  I see the pictures just fine!!!  Nice looking Wheels!!!Thumbs Up
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Posted: 8/4/10 11:42amMessage 15 of 17
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Yesterday I couldn't see the pictures either. Today they're showing just fine.
 
Dave,
They look great! Nice job!! Thumbs Up
I switched over from the stock alum. rims my '79 came with for a set of Rallyes. Now, after seeing your good results I'm thinking I could dig mine out of the cellar this winter and clean 'em up.       Hats off to you and your helper! 
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Posted: 8/4/10 4:24pmMessage 16 of 17
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Now I sees em!! Nice job!!!

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Posted: 8/4/10 6:08pmMessage 17 of 17
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Thanks everyone, I let my daughter...uh head mechanic know and she's even more proud now!
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