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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Flamingo_57, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. Flamingo_57
    Joined: Apr 1, 2010
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    I was being a perfectionist and re- painted the center of this steering wheel twice and still wasnt happy. Then I decided to get out some 1500 grit and some rubbing compound and try polishing it. I think it looks pretty damn cool now.
     

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  2. jerseymike
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    looks good. what's that wheel from?
     
  3. lukey
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    Dang! What did u paint it with? Looks sharp


    -LUKEY-
     
  4. Flamingo_57
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    It's a '61 Impala Wheel. The black paint is just rattle car black epoxy from Wal Marx
     

  5. Mr48chev
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    Looks great and those are still one of the best looking wheels around.
     
  6. Flamingo_57
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    Not sure how long it will last, I don't know if it's made out of Aluminum, Zinc, Magnesium or what. Anybody know what kind of metal these centers are?
     
  7. 59f100
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    What did you pain the CENTER with?? Isn't that part we're talking about?

    If that is spray on chrome buffed out with 1500 grit, then it looks pretty fuggin good!
     
  8. 59f100
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    Waaaiiitt a minute here!!!....I think you left an important detail out here. Did you strip all the paint off and hit the center with 1500g?? Or did you leave the paint on and rub it down with 1500g???
     
  9. Graham M
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    I think I'll be looking for one of those. Sure looks cool!! :)
     
  10. Flamingo_57
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    I striped it to bare metal then polished it.
     

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