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DIY: Refinishing BMW Style 71 Wheels
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08-06-2018, 04:13 PM
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Decided to test out the anodizing once more time with some better materials to get better results. The Whink rust and stain remover worked perfectly to etch the bolts and strip the anodizing off the ones I had done previously. With the 2 new 6V batteries, I could test anodizing voltages from 9 to 66 volts in 3V increments. I anodized a test bolt at each voltage to see what the colors would look like
I liked a couple of the gold and bronze shades, but in the end, decided to just go with the raw polished bolt heads to match the lip. Maybe in the future I'll try something with the deep blue color to match my paint? Anyway, I finished assembling all 4 wheels, and now just have to decide on tires. I'm pretty happy with how the wheels turned out and I'm excited to see how they'll look on the car!
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Bilstein B12 kit, Dinan camber plates, M3 front control arms, Whiteline poly RSFB, MHD Stage 1, cp-e Charge Pipe, H&R Front sway bar, BMW performance diffuser
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