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Old 11-17-2006, 12:19 PM
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Quick question.

What do i need to polish my lip on my wheels? I have bronze konig heliums and the bronze on the lip for some strang reason is pealing off!! so im just going to go ahead and polish it.

What all do i need polish the lip?
Sand paper,chemical...etc?

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air craft stripper, sand paper from 500 up to around 2000 grit.use the stripper on the lip. make sure not to get it anywhere else. then hose it off and start wet sanding. all the way till you like how it is. then use polished rubbing compound and keep putting it on until the rag is clean.
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thats how i did mine
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Originally Posted by japanbran
air craft stripper, sand paper from 500 up to around 2000 grit.use the stripper on the lip. make sure not to get it anywhere else. then hose it off and start wet sanding. all the way till you like how it is. then use polished rubbing compound and keep putting it on until the rag is clean.
Thanks alot man, that helps alot. Rep for you

Oh and do you know were i can get aircraft stripper?
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discount auto they have cans for like 5 bucks or something?(black can with an airplane on it) get a couple cans though you'll need 'em g/l
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Originally Posted by TurboJdmEk
discount auto they have cans for like 5 bucks or something?(black can with an airplane on it) get a couple cans though you'll need 'em g/l
Thanks man repp'ed!
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thanks man. glad to help out. you can get the stripper at walmart.
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Thanks man repp'ed!
thanks man returned! g/l!!!
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