SupraDan24 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi guys, took a couple of pics today, they're not great as its just on the iPhone. What i want to know is there anyway of restoring these as they're badly pitted. https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2011/05/1342.jpg[/img]"] https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2011/05/1343.jpg[/img]"] Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Im guessing polishing would be the way forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Im guessing polishing would be the way forward Yeah, that! Get some autosol on the go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've got some autosol, i didnt think it would do the job though as its pretty badly pitted, i thought autosol was for light scratches. I'll give it a go though if you say it will restore it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 You must flat it 1st with 1500 then 2000 wet and dry,then polish it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 1200 fine enough, ive got plenty of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I meant get it off and let Mr Mitchell loose on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Lol i want to do it myself Swampy, half the fun of owning these cars is working on them. If i can get the engine bay looking mint by myself, i'll be a happy man. I'll let the pro's handle the bodywork. Speaking of which, i must email Rob at some point about getting some bodywork done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 If it is badly pitted then it's fine to use 1200,but you will still need to flat it with 2000 for best results,it will then buff up no problem.do it your self and save your dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Cheers Shaky, i'll pick up some 1500+ grit tomorrow and get on it. I'll post pics if it comes up nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 buy a polishing kit off ebay around £20 after you have flatted it that will bring it up like mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It will come up fine,the alloy is soft,i did a full set of 3pc bbs split rims the same way and they came up to show standard,the wheels had harder alloy and was a long job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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