Alcoa Wheels

[bubblerboy64]

Gardner, I found a couple sights on the web which show how it's
done. One is VIS Wheel Polishing and Refinishing. There is a neat
video on their sight. Apparently there are machines which handle it
easily. Some you don't even have to take the tire off the wheel. I
will make some calls tomorrow and see if there is a local outfit
don't it. My wheels are not that bad but it's still entirely too much
to do (for me). Sounds like it will cost about $50 a wheel and that
seems entirely reasonable considering how sore my fingers are from
what would be just a start on one of mine. I'll see what I can come
up with. This neck of the woods is just filled with truck terminals
and such. Should be something around this part of Pa. Shane gave me a
couple leads. I'll keep you informed.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC




>
> John,
> I worked my fingers to the bone, wore out my 3/8 drill I have
had
> for 40 years, and the wheels are far from done. Mine are probably
> like yours, lots of pits. Find a pro, that is what I will probably
> do after correcting the other things on my coach. See you at Maxton.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Shane, I'll check both of those out Monday. My fingers
and
> > hands are sore from my efforts. Not a good thing for my day job.
I
> > would have to start with something a lot more aggressive then 400
> or
> > I would attempt it. So considering the point at which I am
> starting
> > and the results I would like to have I better get some help.
Same
> > ole story know your limits. The wheels are decent but there are
> some
> > pits. I actually think from what I've been able to find on the
> web
> > that the professionals turn them on a lathe to start. That would
> be
> > about the only why I could see doing this from a practical stand
> > point. Probably only have to take a couple thousands off but
> that's a
> > lot of sanding. I tried a couple things using an drill and that
> was
> > too aggressive and too difficult to get a smooth result. Just too
> > much to do it by hand for me. I did start on the worst one I
> think
> > but still my best bet is to farm this one out. Thanks and I'll
> make
> > some calls Monday and let ya know. Looking forward to the run to
> > Maxton in a ten days.
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> > >
> > > Hi John,
> > >
> > > There is a guy on Carlisle Pike off I-81 behind the strip
> club
> > that
> > > does them at odd times. If you stop by one of the garages at the
> > > flying hook or TA they can tell you more. I had a fun time
doing
> > mine
> > > with wet sandpaper. Started at 400 or 600 grit and worked up to
> 1500
> > > or 2000 grit and finally a buffing wheel on a mechanical
buffer.
> > Still
> > > was not as good as a pro can get them with the right tools and
> > > attachments. They probably know where to get them done at the
> John
> > > Wayne chrome shop down at Greencastle too.
> > >
> > > Shane Fedeli
> > > 85PT40
> > > Hershey, PA
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"

> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like
new
> > and not
> > > > polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
> > > > started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I
have
> it
> > in me
> > > > to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I
> will
> > but
> > > > does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to
have
> > them
> > > > done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area
would
> be
> > > > helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the
net
> > and only
> > > > found a place in BC which out of reach.
> > > >
> > > > John Heckman
> > > > central Pa
> > > > 1973 FC
> > > >
> > >
> >
>