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Polishing 10-Hole Wheels
85Original Offline
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I'm in the process of polishing my 10-Holes. In order to hopefully make it easier to clean the wheels, I used a Drum sanding drill attachment to smooth out the holes, but the finest grit I can find is 160.

What's the easiest way to get them smoothed down some more, before I get down to the polishing stage?
R. Libby
85.5 Med. Regatta Blue TC
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vinnietbird Offline
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#2
I used 160 grit on a 5 inch disc,and kept sanding the wheel until it was smooth,never holding the drill in one place,constantly moving,then went to 220,360,and them worked my way up to 2000 wet sanding by hand,then polished with mag and aluminum polish.Really nice.It also worked on my intake manifold,alternator,etc.Check out this picture....It started life as a cast explorer intake.........

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205...0_0509.jpg
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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85Original Offline
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#3
That's what I did to the surface also, but I'm talking about inside the holes specifically, where I can't get a disc.
R. Libby
85.5 Med. Regatta Blue TC
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Pete D Offline
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#4
Have yoiou looked at these. Not fine enough for a good finish, but might help eliminate some of the hand sanding. Probably need to get to 1500 sandpaper or a good finish and 2000 would be preferable.
http://www.sa-motorsports.com/cat/p15.aspx

Here's the main product page:
http://www.sa-motorsports.com/products.aspx
Pete Dunham


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85Original Offline
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#5
I work away from home during the week and just got home. Thanks for the link. I'll give'm a try
R. Libby
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