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Old 03-11-2008, 08:28 AM
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new to this site got my 85 gslse bout 1 1/2 ago ive done many mods rebuilt eng, rb header, exaust ect, removed fuel injection and put it in the trash replaced with a demon carb set up now im looking to polish and shine the gslse's original wheels if anyone has takled this project i like a bit of info as far as tools neede and technique, i left another rotary site dat i wont mention my name because of the immature talk by members and other non rx7 related topics i hope this site is better for info



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Old 03-11-2008, 11:12 AM
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Welcome to nopistons! I'll move this to the 1st gen section, you should get more answers there.
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Old 03-12-2008, 04:19 PM
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AirCraft stipper to remove the sealer. Mothers aluminum polish. Elbow grease. Or you can use a buff ball with a drill. Works good.
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Old 03-19-2008, 04:40 PM
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how do you keep the aircraft stripper off the tires?
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Old 03-21-2008, 07:07 PM
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Do you have the spider pitting on your rims? The stripper is hard work. I ended up having my professionally redone (and i am not the type to pay somebody to do the work I should be doing).
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Originally Posted by Clarks7' post='896946' date='Mar 21 2008, 05:07 PM
Do you have the spider pitting on your rims? The stripper is hard work. I ended up having my professionally redone (and i am not the type to pay somebody to do the work I should be doing).


but they turned out so nice!
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:31 AM
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oooh aww sexy pin ups!
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:33 AM
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Here is even a more provocative one of the "underside!"
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Omg they look soo damn sexy... If you dont mind me asking.. How much was it to have them redone.. Theres a guy around where I live and he charges $150 per wheel.
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damm who ever did them, they did a great job......looks good
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