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Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:14 pm
by Brad.
Are they particulalry hard to do?
Like putting them back together and sealing them?
Is it costly?
Can it be done with the tyres on?
Is there a guide anywhere, with a list of equipment etc?
Thanks:)
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:57 am
by Tim_GTi
I haven't done it myself but know your ment to remove the tyres before hand. the nitromors you use to help strip will damage the tyres. Plus it would be alot easier for yourself.
Try this guide:
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... rb#p101986
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:51 am
by Brad.
Ok. Thanks a lot Tim.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:06 am
by alexperkins
Its hard work, but so satisfying when your done. It took me a few weeks to do mine, but it was worth it!
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:19 pm
by Brad.
A few weeks?!
Dayum. I thought it would only take like 2 weekends or something.
Hmmm.
I've been thinking about the Lip, what happens with that once it's been sanded down. Is it Re-lacured or just left?
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:30 pm
by Tim_GTi
Two weekends would be sufficient I would've thought.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:47 pm
by Brad.
So yeah.
I might just do it.
All i need to know is about the Lip. Would it be re-lacured or just left. I'm confused.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:01 pm
by Tim_GTi
Pretty sure it's just left. And you have to keep it polished up. I'm not 100% sure though, as I've never tried myself.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:25 pm
by alexperkins
It depends on the quality of finish you wish to achieve on how long it will take.
Once its shiny, you dont relacquer - you just keep it polished up.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:31 pm
by Brad.
alexperkins wrote:It depends on the quality of finish you wish to achieve on how long it will take.
Once its shiny, you dont relacquer - you just keep it polished up.
That sounds like ALOT more hassle than i want tbh.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:31 pm
by Tim_GTi
A polish once a week is nothing! the lips are tiny
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:41 pm
by alexperkins
agreed
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:34 am
by Brad.
Sorry for all the questions.
Would it be with something like Poorboys wheel sealant? Or an actual metal polish?
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:12 am
by alexperkins
The polish? Autosol or autoglym metal polish or really any good metal polish will work.
Re: Refurbing a set of BBS RXii.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:37 pm
by Brad.
Ah sound spretty easy. Just a wipe round a i presume?
I might just do it for the expirience then.