The Supercar Registry - Vintage Wheels

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Here is my set of Drag Mags that I just got back from the polisher. A good polisher can restore almost anything.

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I need a pair of 14x6 Appliance wheels to make a set.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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I have a set of vintage Ansen Sprint slot aluminum wheels that I am taking to the polisher this week. They are in very nice condition with only a few shallow scratches here and there. The coarse finish on the back of the wheel is very rough and dirty. How should this area be finished? What instructions, specifically, should I give to the polisher to get the best end product overall. And finally, what is the best way to preserve the polished wheel?

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I dropped wheels off at polisher. Shop owner's recommendation was to media blast the backs of the wheels to clean them up. If this sounds reasonable would anyone recommend a clear coat or other protective seal over the coarse surface to aid in cleanup from road and brake soot?

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I've heard of people clear powder coating the wheels after they are polished...I don't know how it hold up though?

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Thanks Bruce. Only want to address the backs of the wheels as they would be a bear to clean up with all of the nooks/crannies/pores etc.

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Some wheel restoration suggestions on this link:
http://www.roadsters.com/wheels/#TT

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