DIY Alloy refurbs

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DIY Alloy refurbs

Post by markov1723 » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:23 pm

Any tips?

Ta much in advance

PS my alloys arent diy btw ;)
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Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Post by mikeWalsall » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:22 pm

I clean with Patio / brick cleaner (Hydrochloric acid) then a good rinse off ..
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Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:45 pm

My tip would be: don't scrimp, just pay to have it done professionally. Cost me £200 for proper blast and powder coat, but worth every penny.

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Makes such a difference to the overall appearance of the van, especially as I had the ladder done at the same time:
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Re: DIY Alloy refurbs

Post by mikeWalsall » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:54 pm

Or if you are close to Brum... £20 per wheel ...

http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/

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