Local source for polishing wheels?
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rtreads
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Local source for polishing wheels?
Hi all. I have a set of alum American racing wheels that I would like to get polished up. They are mounted on the bronco now, and have tires on them. Does anyone know of a local source for polishing them? Or a way to spiff them up?
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
I don't know about your area, but there is a place here in the Springs that does a helluva job. J&S Polishing 4430 Misty Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 477-9484.
Never had any work done there myself, but I've heard recommendations often.
Never had any work done there myself, but I've heard recommendations often.
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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ZOSO
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
Jim from j&s is the man. He will make them look like a mirror.
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Entourage
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
You are smart to take them to a pro. I spent a ton of money on buffing pads, cleaner, wet sand paper, buffing compound, polishing compound, etc. then to just get frustrated with the time and energy. Then add all the time reading articles and posts that I could find. CasaDeJohnson made his look amazing at home but I did not have the same luck.
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ZOSO
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
here is a set of 4.6L 4v cam covers Jim at J&S polished up.
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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ZOSO
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
Set of wheels
Nuff Said
Nuff Said
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
Damn. I can almost read the model number off that Kodak Easy Share
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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rtreads
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
Man that stuff looks amazing!!! i was hoping for something a little more local to Highlands Ranch.... ideas?
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landshark
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
How much does he charge per wheel? I was about to start on my slots but if reasonable I would just him take care of it?
1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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landshark
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Re: Local source for polishing wheels?
zillacon wrote:These guys are awesome and in Wheatridge.
http://www.trudesignwheel.net/
These guys do most of the refurbishing around and do killer work.
SPEC-WHEELS OF AMERICA
(303) 853-9978
5850 E 58TH AVE # A, COMMERCE CITY, CO
If you want to do them yourself and have a high speed buffer. Use a wool pad at around 16-1800 Rpm and use some Flitz. You'lll have all 4 done in no time and works great.
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Ha they are the ones that fixed two of the slots I have. they had some rash and were out of round. Guy knows his stuff and a straight shooter but exxxpensive! I asked about polishing these slots. He wants $100 a wheel just a little steep for me I will probably just do the best I can. They don't have to be show shiny ;)
1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"