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Resto Araya rims guide, Stage 1/2/3 & 4 completed 'updated 9/12' BLING!

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sid1972:
Hi folks,
the last thing I want to do is show you radsters how to suck eggs  :angel:, but I thought someone may find this thread of use, because we all start somewhere ???

Over the next couple of weeks - I will be restoring, mirror polishing and lacing these rims, and I will update the thread at each stage with images of how I am getting on.

Current state:


Stage 1:
Removing stone chips/dings and marks, tools needed and the methods I use.

Tools I start with.


Locate all the marks that are on the rim.


This is the important bit , localise your repairs because the more marks you make the more you have to remove.  Spend a bit of time choosing the right file (start with the smoothest to prevent over kill), apply light pressure all in the same direction.


This is how it should look finished. Work round each rim a couple of times to because you will miss some.  :coolsmiley:

Next stage removing the anno with caustic soda.. :daumenhoch:

bigfatolly:
Cool thread,looking forward to this :daumenhoch:

sharp767:
yep...me too..excellent.  :daumenhoch:

Hootski70:
Can't wait to see these progress as i nearly told Spen to leave them in my boot on Saturday  ;D

Gashead:
 :4_17_5:

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