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12-14-2005, 01:36 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
If they are aluminum call up SK Speed in Long Island, NY and get some Brooklyn Ball Buster.
Best aluminim polish on the market. It WORKS on EVERYTHING!
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12-14-2005, 05:07 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
It never knew that some hubcaps were made out of aluminum. This explains why they are difficult to restore. I thought they were all stainless steel. Thats why they would turn grey if they're not polished correctly. I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks guys, for the tips...
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12-14-2005, 05:45 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
 
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12-14-2005, 05:32 PM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
Chuck.....what is under that blue tarp ?
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12-14-2005, 09:24 PM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
Bud.. A fellow Chevelle guy (Tom Rightler) gave me a set of dogs like the ones you sent me a pic of. Are they stainless steel or aluminum?? I thought they were alum cause they're so light.
I've found stainless to be easier to work with than aluminum even if it is much harder. I've had good results with restoring things like stainless windshield moldings, but aluminum, I'd rather find nos if I can.. They often anodized aluminum to protect it. A process that can get expensive...
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12-15-2005, 12:39 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
Charlie, Under the blue tarp is a totaled scrap iron Toyota
Corrola, that has to go away, after removing a good engine,trans,etc Thanks for asking and caring!!!!
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Chuck Sharin [email protected] Auburn,WA (30 miles South of Seattle) 70 Camaro R/S Z-28, L-78, R/S SS 69 Camaro COPO "recreation"
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12-15-2005, 01:48 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
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Charlie, Under the blue tarp is a totaled scrap iron Toyota Corrola, that has to go away, after removing a good engine,trans,etc Thanks for asking and caring!!!! [/ QUOTE ] So.........what kind of motor and tranny does she have in her? 
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12-15-2005, 06:47 AM
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Re: Hubcap restoration
they are stainless...but they have some kind of finish on them...I have accidently wet sanded through a couple trying to smooth out a rock nick...then they have this real grey look almost like steel..
I tried to hand polish the spots but it did not help, I did not jump on a polishing wheel with them... like I said total amateur on this end but have saved about 10 of them with a 350 balancer and a small ballpeen hammer.... I think they were flashed with something like the valve covers...turn them over and you will see the grey finish I am talking about...are yours "Canada" stamped caps???
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