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05-02-2012, 11:27 AM
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The Older Generation
   
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Well, I went and picked up my slots at the polishers yesterday. I haven't had a chance to get them cleaned up and waxed yet. They will be going on the Yellow '70 SWB If I get my butt in gear and get it finished up... I have two more sets for him to do.. LockDoc
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05-02-2012, 11:32 AM
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Re: Polished Slots
Wow! Any before pics? Are they clear coated or will you keep polishing the bare aluminum and using wax on it? The corn looks pretty high already for this time of year- lol
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05-02-2012, 11:54 AM
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Re: Polished Slots
Those look brand new Leon. Do you think you'll have that truck ready for the All Truck Nats?
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05-02-2012, 12:04 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
They look great.
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05-02-2012, 12:45 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
very cool!!!! I remember making fun o fthe slots in the late 80's nad early 90's when i was in high school. Now I have repented and I am almost addicted to the look... AND dont like the look of the directionals etc. that I drooled over in HS. I have a set or two here too that I am wating to get some tim eto polish up....
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05-02-2012, 05:18 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
If you don't mind me asking, how much? I did mine by hand, and they are pretty good, but not that good!
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05-02-2012, 05:36 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
Wow those look great!
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05-02-2012, 05:43 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
I love them slots!
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05-02-2012, 09:30 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
Those came out real sharp. I would never clear coat aluminum wheels. You can alwAys bring raw aluminum back. You can't do chit when they are clear coated. I've seen clear coat do some nasty things.
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05-02-2012, 09:42 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
Thanks for the compliments guys.
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05-02-2012, 10:27 PM
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Re: Polished Slots
$25/wheel is DIRT cheap, holy cow. They look awesome. And the interior is pretty awesome lookin too.
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05-03-2012, 10:01 AM
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Re: Polished Slots
Those look awesome!! My buddy gave me a set of slots for my '73. I polished them with Mother's, but they didn't come out as awesome as yours! Sick! They went when I sold the truck..
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05-03-2012, 10:58 AM
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Re: Polished Slots
Nice! They were worth the wait.
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