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Rim Stripping/polishing For That Nice Alloy Shine!

Phantom Snail

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Hi guys...

ive seen a few r32s around with nice r32 gtr shiny rims...

I imagine they stripped the gunmetal paint somehow, and then sanded the rim with different grades of sandpaper up till probably 2000 grade sandpaper..then had it buffed/polished up with alloy/metal polish...

Does any1 know where/who does this? If so how much?

Any DIY guys on here that are willing to help me out if i pay em abit of dosh? Money isnt so great atm for me :laugh:

Any help greatly appreciated guys!

cheers

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Hi guys...

ive seen a few r32s around with nice r32 gtr shiny rims...

I imagine they stripped the gunmetal paint somehow, and then sanded the rim with different grades of sandpaper up till probably 2000 grade sandpaper..then had it buffed/polished up with alloy/metal polish...

Does any1 know where/who does this? If so how much?

Any DIY guys on here that are willing to help me out if i pay em abit of dosh? Money isnt so great atm for me :D

Any help greatly appreciated guys!

cheers

magman does it its around the $400+ mark to get 4 done from memory

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N1GTR

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Go get them sandblasted (or for absolute DIY'ness get out the sandpaper) and then go buy some polish, and work those arms :huh:

Seriously though if you're anything like me (lazy), after 5 mins you'll regret not paying the money and having a professional do it for you

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wrxhoon

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Damn thats abit steep...my pockets aint that filled atm :(

Ne cheaper alternatives around sydney?

Any DIY blokes on here that can help me out?

$100 per rim thats very cheap, a lot of work to get them nice . Lucky the GTR rims are plain and easy to get to with a buffer otherwise you would be paying a lot more , i have seen up to $400 per rim for a good job.

If you think its expensive why not do it yourself, 8 hours later you may have one rim finished !!

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