Polished 10 holes FTW---*pics*
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I've always wanted to widen a set and add a lip, but i think the only way it would work is if you shortened your axles, otherwise the rim would be offset too far and your tire would hit your fenders like crazy.
They look really Good!
I am getting ready to swap my dog-ugly Turbines out for a set of 10 Holes I have over the garage.
I am getting ready to swap my dog-ugly Turbines out for a set of 10 Holes I have over the garage.
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I've got an extra set of ten holes I'd be happy to trade with some cash for a nice set of draglites....
anybody??
anybody??
ill advised
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Great job. I prefer the original finish (although nowadays they're usually beat up) but that looks very clean. 
87_LX_5.0
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I'd be interested in hearing the process also. Like what grit sandpaper and what type of polish did you use.
slow90coupe
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The process is pretty simple.
You have to remove the clear coat, for me I found it easiest to just sand the center section with 220 on an Orbital sander and use aircraft stripper on the outer rim/lip. I used a 3M Maroon pad on a drill to get the lip stripped off if there were any areas left.
Then sand the Aluminum, 400 grit, 800grit, 1000 grit wet and 2000 grit wet. After that I use one of those polishing kits for a drill that can be bought at Harbor Frieght...brown bar then the white. Use some Mother's paste by hand to finish it off.
You have to remove the clear coat, for me I found it easiest to just sand the center section with 220 on an Orbital sander and use aircraft stripper on the outer rim/lip. I used a 3M Maroon pad on a drill to get the lip stripped off if there were any areas left.
Then sand the Aluminum, 400 grit, 800grit, 1000 grit wet and 2000 grit wet. After that I use one of those polishing kits for a drill that can be bought at Harbor Frieght...brown bar then the white. Use some Mother's paste by hand to finish it off.
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Joe Jr.
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I was really wanting some wider 10 holes too... i found a company that will widen them, but the most i could imagine working was an inch and then its a bitch to find tires in 15" now...I really wish that mavromont would get those 10 holes out damn it...
1968stang
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Looks awesome. If my car looked stock i would want a set like that just to switch around for a sleeper look. You can always throw welds or something on it later if you want. Maybe im getting old but im starting to really love the all stock look again. I almost feel tempted to swap back to my 85 nose, but not quite lol.
