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Alloy refurbisment
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Alloy refurbisment
My wheels are flaking and i was wondering about restoring them, is it an expensive job or could an average Joe like myself do the work??
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The Marcos Graveyard
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Re: Alloy refurbisment
Alloy wheel refurbishment is expensive, costing nearly as much as a new wheel 
It can be done as a DIY job, and with a little care and lot of effort it can work out very well, obviously some wheels are easier than others, but the basic principle is the same with time spent on the preparation being the important factor. It is not a quick job though, you'll need to use a lot of Elbo-Grease.
It can be done as a DIY job, and with a little care and lot of effort it can work out very well, obviously some wheels are easier than others, but the basic principle is the same with time spent on the preparation being the important factor. It is not a quick job though, you'll need to use a lot of Elbo-Grease.
A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
Re: Alloy refurbisment
Elbow grease with sand paper?? They're 12inch miniltes. Is there a different type of paint needed? Roughly how much would the cost be for DIY?
Appreciate the help.
Appreciate the help.
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zakgt
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Re: Alloy refurbishment
Doing a set myself. I used paint remover to take off the lacquer coating on the rim.
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The Marcos Graveyard
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Re: Alloy refurbisment
Is there anywhere near you that would do powder coating ?
A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
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