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Deaol · 05-10-2010, 03:51 PM

I have started restoring mine, turned out really well just a PITA and very time consuming.

Started with 200grit wet worked upto 2000 grit wet.. trick was to keep the wheel wet at all times, after the pitting/burrs were removed and sanded out smooth, hit them with 2 different polishing compounds, after letting them sit for 2weeks (dry/moisture free) I took them in and had them coated properly.

I will try and get pictures , don't have a digital camera.. maybe its time to get with the age of technology.. lol.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-10-2010, 06:23 PM

sprayed some mag etching cleaner on em today cleaned the crap off of them easier, whats next?

*highperf4x4* · 05-10-2010, 07:27 PM

If they aren't too damaged then start hitting them with the mothers. Remember, a little bit goes a LONG way. Rub the crap out of it until it turns as black as you can get it and then start buffing it off with a clean terry cloth.

If they are damaged then follow deaol's advice above. But make sure you finish with at least 1600 or 2000 like he did before you try to polish.

Scootin 81 C20 · 05-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Does anybody know where I can get a set of 16" 8 lug slots?

chevy2racr · 05-10-2010, 07:47 PM

my 72 k-5 on 3/4 ton running gear

oldblue1968chevy · 05-10-2010, 08:24 PM

someone in the previous pages had some for sale...

theyve got some scratches and minor dents which are fine with me...

shoud I polish em buy hand or get one of those drill attachments, how much are they

72freak · 05-10-2010, 08:39 PM

Just put these on the Longhorn.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-10-2010, 08:45 PM

Cant wait to get mine mounted keep em commin' guys!!!!!!!!!! What're you guys doing for centercaps (mine are perfect minus chrome comming off, dont wanna rechrome them right now..i have all 4 lol)

Husker · 05-10-2010, 09:01 PM

Scootin sent ya a PM
Ron

*highperf4x4* · 05-10-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

someone in the previous pages had some for sale...

theyve got some scratches and minor dents which are fine with me...

shoud I polish em buy hand or get one of those drill attachments, how much are they

I prefer to do it by hand but you can use a mothers powerball or mini powerball

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Cant wait to get mine mounted keep em commin' guys!!!!!!!!!! What're you guys doing for centercaps (mine are perfect minus chrome comming off, dont wanna rechrome them right now..i have all 4 lol)

I ordered some new ones from Summit. I think they were Western Wheel brand though. They just had a WW on them.

pmpski_1 · 05-10-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deaol

Started with 200grit wet worked upto 2000 grit wet.. trick was to keep the wheel wet at all times, after the pitting/burrs were removed and sanded out smooth, hit them with 2 different polishing compounds, after letting them sit for 2weeks (dry/moisture free) I took them in and had them coated properly.

200? I'm a little scared that will be too harsh. I guess if you're working up to 2000 it will take out any scratches you put in with 200.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deaol

I will try and get pictures , don't have a digital camera.. maybe its time to get with the age of technology.. lol.

Meh, we're talking about slots here, technology is overrated. Pics would be nice though

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2010, 09:51 AM

whyd highperformance4x4 get suspended??? Well I gave my slots and tires to an old farmer hes gonna pull the ol tires he wants em and I want em off for free

it'll be a few days till I get to play with them again..

**michael bustamante** · 05-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clos69

Scored a set of Western 15x7 6lug of CL for cheap...I mainly bought them for the tires..brand new used as rollers for a 55 chevy truck...I started cleaning them up but still have a long way to go

I never tried polishing mine with beer, how did they come out?

So 15x7 6 lugs in good shape. . . what are these running for?

BluTrukker · 05-11-2010, 05:55 PM

100 then 320 then 1000wet then powerball. They were rough to start with, and had a lot of pitting. But they polished up to a near mirror finish.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2010, 08:54 PM

So far..

-scrubbed with green side of sponge and soapy water to get easy dirt grass off of
-sprayed with eagle one etching mag cleaner scrubbed with sponge again most everything was off by now but if you looked close you could still see dirt in them..(black spots)
-sprayed a lil mag etching cleaner and scrubbed inside and out with red sponge pad (forgot the name)

washed em clean heres where they are now:

edit, what are other options for the centercaps can I restore em (blast paint/or blast powdercoat or would it look crappy

Scootin 81 C20 · 05-11-2010, 09:04 PM

I would say just order some new center caps from your favorite brand or get some bullet center caps and go old school.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2010, 09:10 PM

what're bullet caps lol im too young to have seen these slots in their days..only 17 here id like to stay original...they've gotta big cursive A im assuming american racing

and on the inside of the wheel it says 'japan' then it has a tag 180* around that says 'made in usa' LOL

Scootin 81 C20 · 05-11-2010, 09:15 PM

These are bullet covers.
http://www.oldbug.com/09-14-08%20072.jpg

The cursive A could be Ansen considering the age of these wheels.

BTW, I'm only a year ahead of you, 18.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2010, 09:21 PM

HECK NO THOSE ARE FUGLY may play aruond with the blaster when I get time someday probably run no caps for a lil if I get em mounted soon

Yeah could be ansen..they had alot of crud on them with whitewalls good chance there old...cool didnt realize you were young too..

Scootin 81 C20 · 05-11-2010, 09:42 PM

LOL, most people don't realize that I'm that young. I know some cool, old school stuff for my age.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2010, 09:46 PM

alright got one for ya!

dads got an old leather fan that attaches to the steering wheel and runs off vacumn no pics ive never seen it and have no clue where he got it..what era is it from? thanks lol

Scootin 81 C20 · 05-11-2010, 10:28 PM

Sounds like 40's to mid 50's to me.

**michael bustamante** · 05-12-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

I never tried polishing mine with beer, how did they come out?

So 15x7 6 lugs in good shape. . . what are these running for?

anyone???

chevy_mike · 05-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

anyone???

I bought a set of staggered slots 5 lug (15x7, 15x8) for $200 a set. I have also bought other pairs of 15x10 for $100 per pair.

**michael bustamante** · 05-12-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

I bought a set of staggered slots 5 lug (15x7, 15x8) for $200 a set. I have also bought other pairs of 15x10 for $100 per pair.

Cool thank you, I have a pair up in the attic and never knew If I was gonna use them or not, Ive had them about 15 years now doin nuthin. Ill post them in the for sale section if anyone is interested

05-10-2010, 03:51 PM	#151
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Re: Slot lovers unite! I have started restoring mine, turned out really well just a PITA and very time consuming. Started with 200grit wet worked upto 2000 grit wet.. trick was to keep the wheel wet at all times, after the pitting/burrs were removed and sanded out smooth, hit them with 2 different polishing compounds, after letting them sit for 2weeks (dry/moisture free) I took them in and had them coated properly. I will try and get pictures , don't have a digital camera.. maybe its time to get with the age of technology.. lol.

05-10-2010, 06:23 PM	#152
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! sprayed some mag etching cleaner on em today cleaned the crap off of them easier, whats next? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-10-2010, 07:27 PM	#153
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Slot lovers unite! If they aren't too damaged then start hitting them with the mothers. Remember, a little bit goes a LONG way. Rub the crap out of it until it turns as black as you can get it and then start buffing it off with a clean terry cloth. If they are damaged then follow deaol's advice above. But make sure you finish with at least 1600 or 2000 like he did before you try to polish.

05-10-2010, 07:43 PM	#154
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slot lovers unite! Does anybody know where I can get a set of 16" 8 lug slots? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

05-10-2010, 07:47 PM	#155
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: Slot lovers unite! my 72 k-5 on 3/4 ton running gear Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

05-10-2010, 08:24 PM	#156
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! someone in the previous pages had some for sale... theyve got some scratches and minor dents which are fine with me... shoud I polish em buy hand or get one of those drill attachments, how much are they __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-10-2010, 08:39 PM	#157
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05-10-2010, 08:45 PM	#158
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! Cant wait to get mine mounted keep em commin' guys!!!!!!!!!! What're you guys doing for centercaps (mine are perfect minus chrome comming off, dont wanna rechrome them right now..i have all 4 lol) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#159
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05-11-2010, 09:51 AM	#162
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! whyd highperformance4x4 get suspended??? Well I gave my slots and tires to an old farmer hes gonna pull the ol tires he wants em and I want em off for free it'll be a few days till I get to play with them again.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2010, 05:55 PM	#164
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Slot lovers unite! 100 then 320 then 1000wet then powerball. They were rough to start with, and had a lot of pitting. But they polished up to a near mirror finish. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

05-11-2010, 08:54 PM	#165
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! So far.. -scrubbed with green side of sponge and soapy water to get easy dirt grass off of -sprayed with eagle one etching mag cleaner scrubbed with sponge again most everything was off by now but if you looked close you could still see dirt in them..(black spots) -sprayed a lil mag etching cleaner and scrubbed inside and out with red sponge pad (forgot the name) washed em clean heres where they are now: edit, what are other options for the centercaps can I restore em (blast paint/or blast powdercoat or would it look crappy Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 05-11-2010 at 09:01 PM.

05-11-2010, 09:04 PM	#166
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slot lovers unite! I would say just order some new center caps from your favorite brand or get some bullet center caps and go old school. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

05-11-2010, 09:10 PM	#167
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! what're bullet caps lol im too young to have seen these slots in their days..only 17 here id like to stay original...they've gotta big cursive A im assuming american racing and on the inside of the wheel it says 'japan' then it has a tag 180* around that says 'made in usa' LOL __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2010, 09:15 PM	#168
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slot lovers unite! These are bullet covers. http://www.oldbug.com/09-14-08%20072.jpg The cursive A could be Ansen considering the age of these wheels. BTW, I'm only a year ahead of you, 18. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.



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05-11-2010, 09:21 PM	#169
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! HECK NO THOSE ARE FUGLY may play aruond with the blaster when I get time someday probably run no caps for a lil if I get em mounted soon Yeah could be ansen..they had alot of crud on them with whitewalls good chance there old...cool didnt realize you were young too.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2010, 09:42 PM	#170
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slot lovers unite! LOL, most people don't realize that I'm that young. I know some cool, old school stuff for my age. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

05-11-2010, 09:46 PM	#171
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Slot lovers unite! alright got one for ya! dads got an old leather fan that attaches to the steering wheel and runs off vacumn no pics ive never seen it and have no clue where he got it..what era is it from? thanks lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 05-11-2010 at 09:46 PM.

05-11-2010, 10:28 PM	#172
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slot lovers unite! Sounds like 40's to mid 50's to me. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

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