Project HRE Refinish
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I tried to see if a 12 point socket would work but I encountered an obstacle. Apparently, the 12 point socket is an exact fit. The problem is, there is not enough clearance between the outside of the bolt/fastener and the hole it goes through. Unless of course you found a socket with extremely thin walls?
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I think the bare aluminum is kind of cool. That's certainly an option. And, if one of the wheel centers were to get marked up for any reason, it'd be pretty easy (well, easier than with paint) to get it back looking right.
You may put yourself at risk of co-starring in the same movie as me though - how to maintain bare metal wheels and not lose your sanity.
You may put yourself at risk of co-starring in the same movie as me though - how to maintain bare metal wheels and not lose your sanity.
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Originally Posted by S2FARSI,Feb 18 2008, 03:48 AM
I tried to see if a 12 point socket would work but I encountered an obstacle. Apparently, the 12 point socket is an exact fit. The problem is, there is not enough clearance between the outside of the bolt/fastener and the hole it goes through. Unless of course you found a socket with extremely thin walls?
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Originally Posted by krshultz,Feb 18 2008, 11:03 AM
I think the bare aluminum is kind of cool. That's certainly an option. And, if one of the wheel centers were to get marked up for any reason, it'd be pretty easy (well, easier than with paint) to get it back looking right.
You may put yourself at risk of co-starring in the same movie as me though - how to maintain bare metal wheels and not lose your sanity.
You may put yourself at risk of co-starring in the same movie as me though - how to maintain bare metal wheels and not lose your sanity.
Originally Posted by alleykat,Feb 18 2008, 05:45 AM
im not sure if i like the raw aluminum