Look, I polished my wheels with a mouse!

[dvcrogers]

No really, my wheels have been neglected over many miles. So bad that they have not been coming clean or are very hard to clean.
Well, I was given a "Mouse" sander for Christmas and I put it to use. It took me ten minutes but there is plenty that still needs done. I only went down to 240 grit. Plan on going to 1000-1200 this weekend.

Here are some pictures

[dvcrogers]

The next step

This was after about 2 minutes with 120 grit.

[dvcrogers]

Last one for now

240 grit.

[kennycoulter]

looks good even with just 240 i think

[Eyelawdoc]

I think they look good also! I'm not familiar with a "mouse" sander. What do I go looking for over at Home Depot if I want to see what one looks like?

[Pat_in_L.A.]

I think that's also known as a jitterbug.

[Eyelawdoc]

Thanks, Pat! I believe I've got a couple of those out in the garage.

[dvcrogers]

"Mouse" is from Black & Decker. It worked really nice due to its triangle shape. I was able to get right next to the lip on the wheel without the body of the sander hitting anything.

It turned out better than I had hoped. And it was easier than trying to clean them.

[kiwi]

& after that?

......A good clear powdercoat?

[dvcrogers]

Kiwi..

That is next. I would like to find a shop that would be willing to powder coat the inserts a dark grey color and have the whole thing cleared.

[Alan]

Any decent powdercoating shop should be able to do what you are asking with no problem. Your next best alternative would be a wheel restoration shop. Not sure if you are willing to ship them out, but there is a wonderful shop here in Tampa who does great work for fair prices.

[kiwi]

We have a vendor......

.there is a wonderful shop here in Tampa who does great work for fair prices.

....& they include shipping..........

[dvcrogers]

I dont think my brake rotors are up to daily 100 mile trips while my wheels are out. LOL

[Alan]

Originally posted by dvcrogers
I dont think my brake rotors are up to daily 100 mile trips while my wheels are out. LOL

I'm sure you could find a cheap set of 94+ V6 wheels just to run around on. You'll have to drive around on something even if you have a local guy do the job.

Oh...almost forgot. They look great so far!

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Originally posted by dvcrogers
I dont think my brake rotors are up to daily 100 mile trips while my wheels are out. LOL

Obviously, you don't own enough SVO's yet or this wouldn't be a problem!