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| retrotech |
 Apr 25 2006, 12:23 AM
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retrotech  Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302  |
What type of media is suggested to remove paint and leave texture on 993 wheels?
Thanks for any information. |
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| Brew |
Apr 25 2006, 07:16 AM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Depends on what kinda texture you're looking for. Not only are there different medias, there's different courseness of medias, and they can be sprayed at different pressures to acheive the desired results.
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| retrotech |
Apr 25 2006, 09:01 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
I am looking for two possibilities, at opposite ends of spectum.
Either fairly rough to get a magnesium race wheel look, or just enough to remove paint, and use Scotch pad to get a satin, polished finish. Main thing is I don't want someone locally, to damage the wheels. These won't be Porsche wheel guys. So I want to be able to give them some direction. Any input greatly appreciated. SD |
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| Brew |
Apr 26 2006, 05:51 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Tough call from here.
I would talk to some car guys, find out who's in the business, and who'd be willing . That being said, I'd start with either a walnut or soda, just to remove the paint, then get more aggressive as you see fit. Or, blast the back of the wheel first to make sure it'll work for you. |
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| retrotech |
Apr 26 2006, 06:06 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Thanks, now I know to ask for walnut/soda, and that will be a good starting point. I will decide, after I can see them without paint!
SD |
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| Mueller |
Apr 26 2006, 06:11 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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what about chemical stripping?
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