randall977
Member Since: 27 May 2013
Location: Oxfordshire
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My pleasure! It would be good to see some more photos of the results if possible - Albert McFly's looks great!
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
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Watching people's results with this method with interest.
My HSE wheel is terrible looking so this could be a good way to bring it back.
Is it like most things, good preparation will give the best results? In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
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| 26th Jun 2013 9:39 am |
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blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
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I followed the advice and spent ages and half a bottle of nail varnish remover removing the bumps and crud. Just keep plugging away until it's smooth. I found a fingernail under the cloth worked in ironing out some of the more stubborn creases.
One section was left rather furry, so the sandpaper took that off - don't worry if some of the colour comes with it as the treatment restores it back to black. A couple of coatings of the sealant and it's as good a new - and considerably cheaper.
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| 26th Jun 2013 1:09 pm |
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GoBeyond
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: Eddleston
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This post couldn't have come at a better time ! Got these symptoms in the FL2.
Just so long as know one I know sees me buying nail varnish remover  There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
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| 26th Jun 2013 4:12 pm |
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Albert McFly
Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Hill Valley
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A.J.M wrote:Watching people's results with this method with interest.
My HSE wheel is terrible looking so this could be a good way to bring it back.
Is it like most things, good preparation will give the best results?
Absolutely. You will spend 1/2 hours just removing the gunk. If you don't remove all of the sticky bits the fibres from the cleaning cloth will stick to it and show up after you add the sealant making it rough to touch.
Don't be scared of the sand paper either just makes sure its an extra fine grade. Disco 3 HSE
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| 27th Jun 2013 5:45 pm |
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irf
Member Since: 28 Sep 2005
Location: Herts
Posts: 106
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Black or Dark Grey ?
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| 27th Jun 2013 9:35 pm |
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blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
Posts: 1111
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Black.
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| 27th Jun 2013 9:59 pm |
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Bakuboy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2013
Location: South West
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Brilliant post, thank you Randall977. Had a quick go at my wheel today with nail varnish remover and it already looks looks fantastic compared to the sticky mess it was in. Will take some time to get it perfect but I'm looking forward to finishing it tomorrow
Now, how to get the mess off your hands
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| 10th Aug 2013 8:23 pm |
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Snapper66
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 132
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Just ordered mine, for 15 quid, it's got to be worth a punt. Thanks for the link 
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| 10th Aug 2013 10:39 pm |
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bushy
Member Since: 01 Oct 2012
Location: west yorkhire
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Great post just ordered mine was going to buy a new wheel so might of saved 200 quid thanks
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| 11th Aug 2013 6:09 pm |
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Dave^
Member Since: 23 Jun 2013
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 706
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Is everything included in the kit? Do I need anything else other than this and the weapons grade nail varnish remover? flickr
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| 11th Aug 2013 7:20 pm |
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Littlejimmy
Member Since: 23 Jun 2013
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 38
 
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Genius! Worked a treat! Thanks randall
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| 11th Aug 2013 10:01 pm |
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MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
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has anybody just used nail varnish remover? or do you need to use the sealant as well?
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| 12th Aug 2013 8:02 pm |
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blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
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You'll need the ebay kit. To get the right finish dye and sealant are required.
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| 13th Aug 2013 9:28 pm |
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Snapper66
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
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I'm liking the 50/50 Matt and gloss idea from Albert mcfly, looks like a nice subtle sheen, anyone else tried this?
Still waiting for my pack from eBay, I'm guessing they've had a few extra orders to cope with over the last few days!
I've cleaned all the gunk off though, and it already looks pretty good, took a bottle and a half of remover though (and SWMBO is wondering where the good tea towels have gone )
One side of the wheel was a little furry, after cleaning. A light sanding has help a fair bit, but its still a not quite as smooth as the other side. Does the lacquer and sealant help to smooth it further, of should I grit my teeth and half another go with the sandpaper?
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| 13th Aug 2013 9:55 pm |
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