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Restoring my Peregrine 48's

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Sid1972:
I did a step by step guide on wheel restoring some time back. Search my name it should still be on here.  :daumenhoch:

laidback:
Thanks for the reply's guys.

I found a spoke key, so i'll probably have a go at dismantling/rebuilding one and see how i get on ;D

I had a practice polish today, started with 240 grit wet and dry and worked up to 1500, finished with Autosol.   Here's the results:

Before:



After:



Not bad for a quick job, long way to go before i get a mirror finish!

I'm currently debating whether to do the whole hoop, including the flat part where the lettering etc is, whilst the wheels apart.  Thoughts?

Also, should i be using a block, as i have just been using wet and dry in my fingers...will this method make the surface of the rim uneven?

Cheers :daumenhoch:

Sid1972:
Always use a block, using wet and dry will not make the surface uneven enough for u to notice. But "bump" the block will give u a more consistent finish.

U will need a buffer really to get a mirror finish.

dordymush:
or better still sell them to me as they are and save you messing with em  :angel:

wilsey72:
Good start mate, keep us updated how it goes... I've got some to do as well.  :daumenhoch:

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