Refinishing Part 2

Post by **ipaulog** » 05 Jun 2007, 21:33

I have 2 sets of badly pitted hub caps. One set was virtually new and went downhill rapidly without being exposed to much bad weather.

I am presuming that they are cheapo copies. Is it worth getting a genuine VW set?

Alternatively is there a way of refurbishing the ones I've got that won't break the bank and that will stand a bit of use?

Thanks,

Paul.

Post by **Fox McIntyre** » 05 Jun 2007, 22:36

Paint them? You could colour code then to your van.. either than or, I had pants non-gen ones on mine and after about a week they were covered in rust, so I polised then up (its amazing how much rust you can get off chrome with AutoSol).. Only had a few little pits in them so I laqured them, the rust crept back but very slowly, gave me enought ime to save up for a set of baby moons from JK. Lets see how long THEY last!

Post by **jason k** » 06 Jun 2007, 07:39

autosol and wire wool and gentle pressure!!!

Post by **Fox McIntyre** » 06 Jun 2007, 08:22

jason k wrote:autosol and wire wool and gentle pressure!!!

I wouldn't advise wire wool, just use the AutoSol as directed, or on a polishing mop.. Wire wool's a bit abrasive for chrome IMO..

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Jun 2007, 10:56

Wire wool's a bit abrasive for chrome IMO..
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Maybe he meant 000 grade ww, for really bad ones