bbs wheel restoration

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

...so my bud finally got some stock bbs wheels for his m3, they were in 
horrific shape, but only some minor bends. after much stripping, 
straightening, lip sanding, and painting, here is the result:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040924-120108-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040924-120212-Z10.htm
came out pretty good, considering i used a knock off $40 spray gun (harbor 
freight), and did the spraying outside, in front of the garage, on a windy 
day. i really need a paint booth. the paint used was basf limco. i used the 
same stuff on the rieger wheels, though it was base coat only. we had to go 
with base+clear on these to seal the lips. i stopped the polishing at 800 
grit as to ensure proper adhesion of the clearcoat. though the base-only 
limco has a good gloss to it, the base+clear combo definitely brings out 
metallic paints.
one last shot:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/incoming/images/040923-193059-Z10.htm

so... i guess i should do a set of teardrops next, eh? or perhaps someone 
has a set of bbs wheels they want restored? the stripping took the most time 
(a week on and off), while the rest of the work was done in 6 hours (i was 
way more prepared this time around).

Al

Allyn Malventano, ETC(SS), USN
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