Alloy repair

[tgems]

Hi guys,

Got some bumps and scrapes on the alloys of the new mx5 I bought and was wondering if I could ask for some help in revamping them

What do I need for them and where can I get it?

There's nothing major so I dont think I need any filler, but again, if I do where can I find such a magical item?

Thanks

tgems

[leamyj]

You thinking of a total respray? or running repairs??

[tgems]

I guess a total respray, as shiny as I can get them

[Steve]

http://www.mx5ireland.com/other/howto4/hoto4.htm

[barney]

because tape doesn't stick to tyre, deflate wheel, put wide masking tape between rim and tyre, sticky side to tyre and re-inflate.

[TeenaG]

That's amazing. I didn't even know you could do that. How do I get the chrome-finish paint? Can I just walk into Halfords or something? Can it really be that easy? PS. Love the step by step guide - especially the detailed information in the latter frames.

[Stig]

Rims can be powercoated too folks, makes em like new but can be a bit pricey.

[shenab]

Guys,

following a tip from one of you I got in touch with a crowd up north and they have quoted to do a full refurb on my alloys for £47 each plus VAT!

Now, before I take the treck and I'm not going to do them myself no matter how easy Steve makes it look, am I mad to do this with my bog standard Alloys?

Main problem I have with them is the break dust that I cannot, no matter how hard I try, remove. I'm thinking that is going to reappear on the new surface but perhaps it wont be as ingrained and I can keep on top of it.

Also, my wheels are buffed and not shiney, do you think they could shine them up instead of having a buff finish? Is this a good idea? I'm thinking that's what makes the dust hard to shift.

Any thoughts peeps. Am booked in for Monday .. unless you guys tell me different.

S

[paulie1981]

http://www.mx5ireland.com/other/howto4/hoto4.htm

Wow! Thanks for this as I too have a set of knackered looking daisies that I got very cheap off fleabay. I'd scrap them before I'd pay anyone to refurb!!

[Steve]

Sheena, have you tried brake cleaner, engine degreaser or "simple green" ? They might be worth a try if you are going to have them refurb anyway.

[CashelMX5]

Shena,

You don't have to go up north to get a good job done onyour wheels. At the Terenure Show last June, there was a company there with terrific looking work done on wheels and they're based in Ballymount Ind. Est. Can't remember the name but they shouldn't that hard to find. Maybe some of the other's who were there can?

With sterling and travel, cost-wise I think it work out on a par.

Tom

[shenab]

Shena, have you tried brake cleaner, engine degreaser or "simple green" ? They might be worth a try if you are going to have them refurb anyway.

I have used some different clearers, not the ones you mention, but the thing is I've also got some chips and grazes, not mine I hasten to add, but ones I've inherited.

Is refurb a waste of money then?

Shena

[Steve]

no no, they'll be like new! Just wondering if you'd tried them. No amount of scrubbing will compare to a refurb tho.