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  2. Posted

    Yeah autosol is a bit like toothpaste and has a really fine grit in it. gets rid of all the sanding scratches.

    It does leave a protective film over the metal which you will notice when you go to wash them. Thats why a i used the degreaser and wax and grease remover to remove it before painting.

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    I just use autosol. Cleans them up very quickly.

    As for the stripping the paint i wouldnt bother unless it is flaky. I just clean the wheels down with a degreaser and then mask the polished sections and spray withe caliper paint. 2 very light coats to start off. Like a ghost coat, then lay about 4 or 5 thicker, wet coats.

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    Main reason for me is looks.

    Ill be putting larger injectors in anways. Just wondering if anyone had ever seen them.

     

    Idid hear the factory ones corrode internally. Dont know if its true or not.

     

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    I use 80 grit to get the deep scratches out and gutter rash out then go to 240 then 500 then polish.

    If you want a real mirror like finish use some 1200 wet after the 500 and change the buffing wheel regularly for a new one.

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  12. Posted

    Id polish them first then mask them well and paint.

    I use the VHT gloss black caliper paint to paint mine. Its hard, heat resistant, flows well and doesnt require primer underneath.

    2 years later and it still looks like new with a wash over.

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    36 minutes ago, Panko said:

    ;) i might have done a thing :D 

     

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    Nice.

    They'll clean up a treat and NO you lazy bugger they wont take to much effort to do! Piece of cake.

    One thing that really fucks me off with wheels like this is when tyre shops put the wheel weights on the outside like that. It fucks the finish on the rim and they tend to pitt with moisture under the weight. Makes it harder to get a good surface finish on the lip.

     

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  21. Posted

    On 04/07/2013 at 6:44 AM, Thom said:

    Looks good, personally I would use a broad band intake over the log manifold

    Can you use the bbm with an xg engine loom to run injectors. Dizzy and shit. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

  24. Posted

    I heard you can run a 17" wheel on the drivers side and a 16" on the passenger side to compensate for the weight of the driver so the car sits level. Also better for turning left at speed.

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