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Offline rollin72

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aqua blasting
« on: May 21, 2014, 08:56 PM »
just a heads up, ive had a set of wheels done by a bloke based in Oldham, did a cracking job and cost £15 for the pair +postage, hes advertising on ebay, my wheels had spray paint, oil and grease on them and its shifted the lot, his name is Martin and his number is 0788 985 3535

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2014, 09:01 PM »
Got any pics Gaz?

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2014, 09:03 PM »
as you would say .......

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2014, 09:04 PM »
Tuffs Gaz?  ???


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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2014, 09:13 PM »
ogk's Dan, ill get some pics up in a bit

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2014, 09:34 PM »
these were dog rough..more than happy with them




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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2014, 09:50 PM »
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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2014, 10:03 PM »
That's a good price Gaz - Metal Magic charge me £20-25 a pair depending on how bad they are but they come out absolutely brand new every time. Done a few sets for lads on here :coolsmiley:
Still limping......

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2014, 10:37 PM »
Will this work on my face, or better still my soul?

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2014, 10:37 PM »
Looking good them  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2014, 10:54 PM »
Sid's alive :LolLolLolLol:

Sid is responsible for the aquablasting discovery on Tuffs in the first place folks so let's give him a rad thanks :coolsmiley:
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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2014, 06:03 PM »
Down got my white ones done at the place Sid found. They came out frikkin ace  :4_17_5: Apart from Spens and Dordy's dirty paw prints  :2funny:

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2015, 08:43 AM »
I've got my white tuffs going up to Martin now... I'll keep you updated!

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2015, 02:18 PM »
Martin at VBS just did a set of Tuffs for me too.  Cant really complain for 15 quid.  They are way better then before being blasted.  I don't think there is too much that can be done about fading or yellowing as only a tiny layer is blasted away.  This of course keeps the finish smooth.  The blasting gives you a good base for dying or bleaching.  My tuffs being lavender don't make dying an easy option.  But they are now good enough to go on a show bike, maintaining the wheels originality :)

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Re: aqua blasting
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2015, 12:36 AM »
Is the resultant finish just as smooth as the original? i always thought it ended up a bit rough?
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« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2015, 09:50 AM »
It's a tiny bit rough, but a good wd40 soaking, makes it ok...I think skyways dry out over time anyway and you will never get a silky smooth finish like a brand new pair.  I guess there are a number of ways to get a good finish back on plastic wheels.  Probably comes down to how patient you are, access to finishing services and what your personal preference is.  I spoke to a soda blasting guy, who said you get a cleaner wheel, but would be a lot rougher than aqua blasting.
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« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2015, 11:35 AM »
I've got my white tuffs going up to Martin now... I'll keep you updated!

Look forward to the results...I have a white, well.....beige pair of ally hubbed tuffs too. I am a bit reluctant to have them done as I am not sure of the results....would rather keep them beige and unmolested rather than getting them back a bit lighter but rough in finish.
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