Classic Wheel Restoration "Build Thread"- Old-School 15x7.5 BBS RZ

[cobrawannabe]

They will protect for a bit, but it will eat through it at some point.

I've worked with the stuff for 3-4 hours at a clip and never been burned.

[da3bous]

I have been wearing rubber gloves through the entire process, and have not had a single burn on my hands until I ripped one

They will protect for a bit, but it will eat through it at some point.

[cobrawannabe]

I have been wearing rubber gloves through the entire process, and have not had a single burn on my hands until I ripped one

[da3bous]

Well, the wheels will be on hold for a bit. Had to run to the ER today after getting a rather large amount of aircraft stripper on my face and in my eye. I'm alright, I just have a minor chemical burn on the white part of my eye. The doctors said it was good I acted fast and washed it out properly, otherwise, I would have lost my eye Crazy part is, I was wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses. Things seem to be fine, but the intense burning in my eye sucks.

ummm yeah rubber gloves do nothing to aircraft stripper.....I had some that was was diluted with water splash up on my shorts.....few hours later i felt an odd breeze, look down and i have giant holes in my crotch....could've lost a lot more that day!

[cobrawannabe]

Well, the wheels will be on hold for a bit. Had to run to the ER today after getting a rather large amount of aircraft stripper on my face and in my eye. I'm alright, I just have a minor chemical burn on the white part of my eye. The doctors said it was good I acted fast and washed it out properly, otherwise, I would have lost my eye Crazy part is, I was wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses. Things seem to be fine, but the intense burning in my eye sucks.

[cobrawannabe]

That's what I'm using to strip all the paint. Thanks for the kind words! I will most likely be mediablasting the last 3 wheels.

[sixonefive]

have you thought about using that airplane paint stripper stuff? i feel like that would take everything off a lot faster than all the time youre spending doing all the manual labor..very cool wheels, got a great bargain

[cobrawannabe]

Made some more progress today, still not done with the first wheel.

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I have about 12 hours into this wheel, but I probably have another 15 left to do before it's finished.

[cobrawannabe]

Sick wheels, I have always liked these.

Thanks!

just edit your first post in advanced mode

what they could look like

Thanks for the help! Mine will most likely have a silver or grey center as of right now.

[P78]

BTW, could a mod possibly change the title so I can have the right name for these wheels in it?

just edit your first post in advanced mode

what they could look like

[boostAbear]

Sick wheels, I have always liked these.

[cobrawannabe]

aren't those BBS Mahle?
i've had those on my mk2 golf (standard)

You are correct, sir. I was thinking that the Mahle was an early RZ that just had a different centercap.

Yeah those aren't RZ's, RZ's had centercaps, these look like Mahle's to me.

Oops

Definitly Mahles, 15x7.5j's are worth about £800 in mint condition, so pat yourself on the back for "Bargain of the week"!!

Rav

WOWOWOWOOWW!!!!

BTW, could a mod possibly change the title so I can have the right name for these wheels in it?

[Rav335uk]

Definitly Mahles, 15x7.5j's are worth about £800 in mint condition, so pat yourself on the back for "Bargain of the week"!!

Rav

[Kielan]

Yeah those aren't RZ's, RZ's had centercaps, these look like Mahle's to me.

[P78]

aren't those BBS Mahle?
i've had those on my mk2 golf (standard)