Evo VI – Wheel Refurb Finishing Touches

(First posted on MLR forum in May 2012)

After leaving the lacquer to harden properly I thought I’d cut and polish them so they’re properly shiny. I fetched out my wet and dry and polish and got started. Only done 2 wheels so far which took me nearly 2 hours. Yes I know I’m a sad git

before

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wet and dry with a bit of water

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some work with wet and dry but after drying can see it still needs more smoothing

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enough smoothing ready for polish

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all done, smooth and shiny

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one of the other spokes

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one polished spoke compared to unpolished one

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finishing touch

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