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10 years ago.
« on: November 09, 2019, 10:50:00 AM »
Just thought this may be of interest?

Here's something I did 10 years ago now.
The tyres did eventually disintegrate with abuse and I sold the wheels on to someone else.

Click the link to see. >> http://www.maritimerovers.org/smf/index.php?topic=2400.0
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2019, 03:56:57 PM »
That was an impressive restoration of the wheels.  Thanks for sharing!
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2019, 04:05:06 PM »
Indeed, good job... :cheers
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2019, 07:10:14 PM »
Nice job! Was funny reading that today as I have been outside all day spraying my newly shotblasted wheels with Limestone paint! :)
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2019, 06:54:22 PM »
Quote from: StooBee on November 09, 2019, 07:10:14 PM
Nice job! Was funny reading that today as I have been outside all day spraying my newly shotblasted wheels with Limestone paint! :)

Was it really warm enough for spraying?
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2019, 07:47:10 PM »
Quote from: Fluffle-Valve on November 18, 2019, 06:54:22 PM
Was it really warm enough for spraying?

Not really but I bought a cheap white gazebo with clear sides off ebay and have been using that and a heater as an impromptu spray booth......works a treat  :cool

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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2019, 08:27:29 PM »
Quote from: StooBee on November 18, 2019, 07:47:10 PM
Not really but I bought a cheap white gazebo with clear sides off ebay and have been using that and a heater as an impromptu spray booth......works a treat  :cool



That's brilliant. They're looking good. It's good to have somewhere warm and dry to work in.
Try and keep some heat in tonight, it's going to freeze.

Liking the Spraygun Stand.
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2019, 08:49:51 PM »
Thanks!  I am really pleased with the results.

It's not ideal, and still not as warm as I would want, to cure the paint off quicker, but it's good enough for an old Land Rover that is going to get muddy  :RHD
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2019, 08:53:10 PM »
That's what it's all about. It ain't got to be too pretty, just good enough to use.
I've been down the Concours route before and found I couldn't bring myself to leave the vehicle for any length of time for fear of someone touching it.
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2019, 08:27:44 AM »
Quote from: StooBee on November 09, 2019, 07:10:14 PM
Nice job! Was funny reading that today as I have been outside all day spraying my newly shotblasted wheels with Limestone paint! :)
they look great :tiphat but  you must mean sandblasting !!!!
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2019, 08:31:04 AM »
Glad it was your wheels Fluff. When I started reading I thought it was going to be your gear knob project which still scares me!

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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2019, 08:41:18 AM »
Quote from: oddjob on November 19, 2019, 08:31:04 AM
Glad it was your wheels Fluff. When I started reading I thought it was going to be your gear knob project which still scares me!

 :cheers

Still got it fitted. I could drag some photos up if you like?
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2019, 10:25:54 AM »
How long should you store wheels just painted before trying to fit tyres and wheel nuts without scraping the paint off?
I ask as in the past I've been to quick >:(
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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2019, 10:56:11 AM »
Quote from: Fluffle-Valve on November 19, 2019, 08:41:18 AM
Still got it fitted. I could drag some photos up if you like?


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Re: 10 years ago.
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2019, 11:24:26 AM »
Quote from: oilstain on November 19, 2019, 10:25:54 AM
How long should you store wheels just painted before trying to fit tyres and wheel nuts without scraping the paint off?
I ask as in the past I've been to quick >:(

That's a difficult one to answer. I'd have a word with your tyre fitter and ask how careful he can be.
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