"Old Wolf" <oldwolf@inspire.net.nz> wrote in message
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hachiroku wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:41:31 -0600, Mark A wrote:
>
> > "Scott en Aztlán" <scottenaztlan@yahooNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> Heh heh - yeah, instead you get curb rash on your expensive alloy rims,
> >> which cost even more to replace than hubcaps. :)
> >>
> > I am not overly picky about scratches on my alloy wheels. It does help
> > if
> > one gets alloys with a matte finish, instead of a highly polished
> > finish.
>
> Nah...file the scrape down, sand it and then get some tripoli and some
> finish rouge. In about 3 hours you have a nice, polished rim again.

My alloy wheels have this funny plastic coating or something
on the face (They don't have it on the rim). I fixed some kerb rash
by sanding the rim, but when I tried to lightly sand the face, it
just made big white scratches in that plastic ----, which I hadn't
noticed until then. What would the purpose of that ---- be?
Also, in some places it has big white growths UNDER it, it looks
kind of like a fractal pattern.

The coating is a clear coat that is supposed to slow down corrosion and
oxidation.
--
Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply

 

"Old Wolf" <oldwolf@inspire.net.nz> wrote in message
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hachiroku wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:41:31 -0600, Mark A wrote:
>
> > "Scott en Aztlán" <scottenaztlan@yahooNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> Heh heh - yeah, instead you get curb rash on your expensive alloy rims,
> >> which cost even more to replace than hubcaps. :)
> >>
> > I am not overly picky about scratches on my alloy wheels. It does help
> > if
> > one gets alloys with a matte finish, instead of a highly polished
> > finish.
>
> Nah...file the scrape down, sand it and then get some tripoli and some
> finish rouge. In about 3 hours you have a nice, polished rim again.

My alloy wheels have this funny plastic coating or something
on the face (They don't have it on the rim). I fixed some kerb rash
by sanding the rim, but when I tried to lightly sand the face, it
just made big white scratches in that plastic ----, which I hadn't
noticed until then. What would the purpose of that ---- be?
Also, in some places it has big white growths UNDER it, it looks
kind of like a fractal pattern.

The coating is a clear coat that is supposed to slow down corrosion and
oxidation.
--
Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply

 

"Old Wolf" <oldwolf@inspire.net.nz> wrote in message
news:1122873046.432101.158570@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
hachiroku wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:41:31 -0600, Mark A wrote:
>
> > "Scott en Aztlán" <scottenaztlan@yahooNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> Heh heh - yeah, instead you get curb rash on your expensive alloy rims,
> >> which cost even more to replace than hubcaps. :)
> >>
> > I am not overly picky about scratches on my alloy wheels. It does help
> > if
> > one gets alloys with a matte finish, instead of a highly polished
> > finish.
>
> Nah...file the scrape down, sand it and then get some tripoli and some
> finish rouge. In about 3 hours you have a nice, polished rim again.

My alloy wheels have this funny plastic coating or something
on the face (They don't have it on the rim). I fixed some kerb rash
by sanding the rim, but when I tried to lightly sand the face, it
just made big white scratches in that plastic ----, which I hadn't
noticed until then. What would the purpose of that ---- be?
Also, in some places it has big white growths UNDER it, it looks
kind of like a fractal pattern.

The coating is a clear coat that is supposed to slow down corrosion and
oxidation.
--
Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed

 

Try http://www.hubcapannie.com/hubcaps.asp .

A while back I needed simulated wire wheel covers for my Mom's old Ford
wagon. I ordered the replacement from hub cap annie. They were less
than half the price of Ford. When the cover came, it was new, in a
ford box. I also ordered a wheel fromo them and got good results.

Ed