question Alvis Salamander/Stalwart Alloy Split Wheels

[Dave Jenner]

Hi all

 

We're restoring the alloy split rims to the non-painted alloy look which is how they were during the last few years in service. Apart from hard graft, are there any tried and tested methods to make this job a little easier?

 

Cheers Dave

 

[Starfire]

Being basically flat, solid discs, I would think that the easiest method would be to lightly blast them with soda or something followed by mechanical sanding/buffing.

 

Of course, there are plenty of places that do rim polishing for cars that should be able to get them looking like new for a relatively small outlay.

 

I expect to see some photos when they are done, I've often wondered what my Saracen would look like with polished rims

 

Cheers,

Terry

[Dave Jenner]

Being basically flat, solid discs, I would think that the easiest method would be to lightly blast them with soda or something followed by mechanical sanding/buffing.

I expect to see some photos when they are done, I've often wondered what my Saracen would look like with polished rims

 

Cheers Terry, It's very tempting to just paint ours black! But having found a photo of it in service from the early seventies with polished rims we've decided to use this as a template for restoration.

 

I've heard about soda blasting and have tracked a mobile firm down for a quote! Could be interesting!

 

Cheers Dave