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Polished CALAIS rims

Started by larry · 27 Mar 2006 · 253 replies

Preserved from CalaisTurbo (partial recovery). Original authors and dates are shown; archived members are not current Holdcom accounts.

ISK8BYArchived member
Quote: I havent got any atm, they were on the front all easternats weekend, perhaps someone has a pic and can save me getting one? alright no worries
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andy_vlctArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym it can be done by hand! heres proof just need new tyres now. can still see some scratches in there mate, remember take your time with each grade make sure all the scratches from previous grade are gone before moving on run the hose gently over the wheel when using the finer grade wet and drys, you will get a much better finish with less effort and the paper wont clog up use a polish like brasso when youve finished up with wet and dry. follow the instructions on the back it will come up like a mirror.
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DIE05LArchived member
does anyone know of anyone who polish's these? time is the issue for me, and i have a few mates who want theirs done so might try get a bulk deal...
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griffo18Archived member
forget paying someone to do these do it urself , orbi sander 300 then 400 dry ! then go to wet and dry i used 1500 then 2000 then a car polisher and this is how it ended up , oh i used car maguires polish http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...08-09_1332.jpg (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm309/ohsocute69123/P18-08-09_1332.jpg) http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...08-09_1331.jpg (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm309/ohsocute69123/P18-08-09_1331.jpg) http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...08-09_1304.jpg (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm309/ohsocute69123/P18-08-09_1304.jpg)
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DIE05LArchived member
that didnt answer my question tho, any company in nsw that does them that anyone knows about?
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griffo18Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DIE05L that didnt answer my question tho, any company in nsw that does them that anyone knows about? wasnt answering ur question , as im in queensland , i was just saying easy to do , if you want to do it buy a pro , look in the white pages or yellow
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KALAYArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DIE05L that didnt answer my question tho, any company in nsw that does them that anyone knows about? call up metal polishers... i think i put a NSW list up before? i cant remember...
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grandpaArchived member
what about getting swirl markes out from polishing... with drill speed do u have it on flat out or slowest speed, i've tried both and can't get rid of swirls...any ideas please.. anybody
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crv_psiArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by grandpa what about getting swirl markes out from polishing... with drill speed do u have it on flat out or slowest speed, i've tried both and can't get rid of swirls...any ideas please.. anybody thtas kinda weird iv never had that problem before..ill look into it 4 ya
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VlDUBCArchived member
Who knows some polishers in syd?????
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JET-086Archived member
i think kerry does them man
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VlDUBCArchived member
thanks
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vlsl87Archived member
Hi all was at bunnings this morning and found that they sell polishing kits and polishing compound, included in the kit is a drill adaptor for the polishing mops. thought i would let you know as it took ages to find something myself.
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VlDUBCArchived member
thanks mate....good tip..guna get one tomoro and do the dam thing by my self...
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gmh-086Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by VlDUBC thanks mate....good tip..guna get one tomoro and do the dam thing by my self... haha bout time.... no1 wanted to do it for ya? lol :P
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VlDUBCArchived member
yea man...ffs i called around and i was quoted $200 a dam wheel....i was like yea....**** of ...lol
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gmh-086Archived member
haha awell do the hard work yourself and you will appreciate it more now hurry up and do some updates on your thread.. loving that car. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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KALAYArchived member
just a quick thought, i'm thining of paint the "holden" in the same colour as my car?? should be a different unique subtle touch
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aZ`Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ISK8BY [View Post] oh az can you post a pic, i was gonna do myne black but wasnt sure so pics plz Long time coming, but there are some pics of the wheels with black in the holes in my feature article. http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=195436 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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miladArchived member
Any1 in sydney selling calais rims?? intrested in picking a set up..
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