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meangreen68 · 11-15-2009, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the pic Kevin...I love it.
The process is not hard...just hard work.

1st. clean em up. I used oven cleaner and a scotch brite this time. followed with sos pad to get the cleaner off and any left over crud.

2nd. take care of any bumps and scars with agressive sanding. I had to use a file on the lips of a couple.

3rd. start sanding with 600 grit then graduate to 1000, then 1500, then 2000.
If you have a set thats not scared up like these you may be able to go strait to 1000. Usually don't have to spend alot of time with each grade, just enound to remove a fine layer of oxidized metal. The 2000 grit will tell the tale. And then your ready to polish.

4th. I used a buffer with fine cut compound and a sprinkle of water, then followed it with "mother's" on a cloth. could use a "powerball" if you have it. That might even work better.
that's it. It takes a little time, but I love to take something that looks used up and bring it back.

Keep the pics coming, I know you got em

**too much stuff** · 11-15-2009, 10:14 PM

I am unsure of the brand on these, but i know they are fairly old. These have the "machine turned" surface.

oldblue72c10 · 06-04-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I am unsure of the brand on these, but i know they are fairly old. These have the "machine turned" surface.

I am pretty sure your wheels are the brand "Western Wheel"

rustyescott · 11-15-2009, 10:15 PM

love,m got three sets

11-15-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Slot lovers unite! Thanks for the pic Kevin...I love it. The process is not hard...just hard work. 1st. clean em up. I used oven cleaner and a scotch brite this time. followed with sos pad to get the cleaner off and any left over crud. 2nd. take care of any bumps and scars with agressive sanding. I had to use a file on the lips of a couple. 3rd. start sanding with 600 grit then graduate to 1000, then 1500, then 2000. If you have a set thats not scared up like these you may be able to go strait to 1000. Usually don't have to spend alot of time with each grade, just enound to remove a fine layer of oxidized metal. The 2000 grit will tell the tale. And then your ready to polish. 4th. I used a buffer with fine cut compound and a sprinkle of water, then followed it with "mother's" on a cloth. could use a "powerball" if you have it. That might even work better. that's it. It takes a little time, but I love to take something that looks used up and bring it back. Keep the pics coming, I know you got em __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

11-15-2009, 10:14 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,871	Re: Slot lovers unite! I am unsure of the brand on these, but i know they are fairly old. These have the "machine turned" surface. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back... And sold again... 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-15-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Slot lovers unite! love,m got three sets



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