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TUBZ69
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PostPosted: 15:10 - 05 Dec 2007    Post subject: wheel refurbishment Reply with quote

im guna be chuckin an MOT on the c90 sittin in my garage to bumble about on whislt im rebuildin the zx6r b4 the summer, however i picked up a 2nd hand rear wheel cos the last one was knackered, the one ive recieved is a bit rusty so im thinkin of removing the suface rust, cleanin it up an sprayin it black (sum sort of anti corrosion paint or sumthin.... )
what products can i use to take the rust off, an what sort of spray paint do i need?
thanx
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Syx
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 05 Dec 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your local Halfrauds will sell rust removal acids, I used "Swarfega Metal Cleaner & Restorer" which is a phosphoric acid based solution. Apply some of that with a bit of elbow grease, then some wet & dry to finish up. Thumbs Up

As for the paint, I've no idea on that one.
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PostPosted: 16:27 - 05 Dec 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 17:53 - 05 Dec 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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