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#26 2010-03-25 12:55pm
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Re: z rims restored!!!!
Does it remove the "Acs Z Rim Pat - Pend" raised letters?
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#27 2010-03-25 2:20pm
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It can if the person doing isnt careful as anything you blast you can damage. Gary will not damage or remove the letters. is there a pic of the raised imprints that are on Z rims?
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#28 2010-03-25 3:18pm
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this is ftw!!!!! those mags are beautiful
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#29 2010-04-24 10:24am
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Re: z rims restored!!!!
If you don't have access to a blaster, try this under $10 method. All you need is:
1) Bar Keepers Friend (comes in a can like Comet)
2) Green scouring pad
3) WD-40
4) Your own elbow grease
Before:
30 minutes later:
Then I decided to remove the spokes and do it again.
Sprayed with WD-40, put in a plastic bag overnight and they turned out sweet.
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#30 2010-04-24 11:24am
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nice work BJEE. I like the media blasting method. of course the WD 40 bath at the end . your way is cool and maybe I will have to try it out.
If winning isn't everything then why do they keep score?
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#31 2010-04-24 12:14pm
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Wow ! Good to know. I will be blasting some more mags and z rims next weekend. I'll post more pictures. Stay tuned!!!
No more media blasting at this time.
I am always glad to give advice any time!!!
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#32 2010-04-24 1:00pm
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Jettn25 wrote:
nice work BJEE. I like the media blasting method. of course the WD 40 bath at the end . your way is cool and maybe I will have to try it out.
Thanks. I don't have access to a blaster right now but plan on purchasing one in the future. I need one for my Tuffs. The Z's are easy to clean (especially if the spokes aren't there) but the Tuffs... not so easy.
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#33 2010-04-24 4:15pm
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butlerglc wrote:
I blasted these for a member and they came out sweet!! LMK if anyone needs media blasting done at a low price and I'll hook you up. $15 a pair + shipping both ways.
Do you think blasting this would work? Someone painted it with a marker or something. Would like to send it up to you if you think it'll work.
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#34 2010-04-24 11:02pm
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Sure send it up!! PM sent!
No more media blasting at this time.
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#35 2010-04-25 7:18am
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bloud wrote:
butlerglc wrote:
I blasted these for a member and they came out sweet!! LMK if anyone needs media blasting done at a low price and I'll hook you up. $15 a pair + shipping both ways.
Do you think blasting this would work? Someone painted it with a marker or something. Would like to send it up to you if you think it'll work.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76 … ts-019.jpg
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#36 2010-04-25 9:36am
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butlerglc wrote:
Sure send it up!! PM sent!
One ugly Uni heading up to Washington for a deep cleaning.
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#37 2010-04-25 8:46pm
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bloud wrote:
butlerglc wrote:
I blasted these for a member and they came out sweet!! LMK if anyone needs media blasting done at a low price and I'll hook you up. $15 a pair + shipping both ways.
Do you think blasting this would work? Someone painted it with a marker or something. Would like to send it up to you if you think it'll work.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76 … ts-019.jpg
Have you tried using a baby wipe, alcohol, or even Mr. Clean's Eraser ?
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#38 2010-04-25 8:49pm
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D...Nice wrote:
bloud wrote:
butlerglc wrote:
I blasted these for a member and they came out sweet!! LMK if anyone needs media blasting done at a low price and I'll hook you up. $25 a pair + shipping both ways.
Do you think blasting this would work? Someone painted it with a marker or something. Would like to send it up to you if you think it'll work.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76 … ts-019.jpgHave you tried using a baby wipe, alcohol, or even Mr. Clean's Eraser ?
Yes on a smooth surface. But since that is a rough dimpled surface it would be much harder to get all that stuff out.
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No more media blasting at this time.
I am always glad to give advice any time!!!
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#39 2010-05-01 7:38pm
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Just spend most the day media blasting stuff. here's some mags and a seat I blasted for some other members.
No more media blasting at this time.
I am always glad to give advice any time!!!
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#40 2010-05-01 8:16pm
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Re: z rims restored!!!!
Dropped by a friends house who has a blast cabinet and spent 10 mins on a yellow Tuff. Not sure what media size he has, its glass not sand. What pressure are you running by chance? Came out pretty good for a test, need to get more parts together and go back for a few hours.
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#41 2010-05-07 11:18am
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Re: z rims restored!!!!
I just had my Tuff's done by Gary and they came out fantastic! No doubt a stand up guy, he called me to check details before and after the work to give me updates.
Everything came back nicely wrapped up and shipped. I will send my next sets to him and save trying to experiment my self. If you need Tuff's or Z rims restored, send them to Gary it's worth the $$ to get it done right the first time. Picks to follow once mounted. Above photos of the red Tuff's are mine.
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#42 2010-05-07 4:36pm
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#43 2010-05-07 8:15pm
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Here's a little better before and after on the Uni seat. Looks great.
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#44 2010-05-07 11:00pm
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Thanks guys!! I really enjoy bringing your BMX gear back to life!! I am working on a set of white tuff wheels this weekend, stay tuned!!!
No more media blasting at this time.
I am always glad to give advice any time!!!
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#45 2010-05-08 6:43am
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#46 2010-05-08 4:14pm
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I have a set of red Z rims I will be sending gary ASAP. Gary, get me your addy again please. I dont have it anymore and thought I did. also, let me know what kind of gear you are in need of again........
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#47 2010-05-08 10:09pm
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Ok ! just did these white tuff wheels.I blasted them for member outdrstr. 
Before!
After!
1 done next to un blasted one
Both done!
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#48 2010-05-08 11:00pm
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WoW!!! This is very impressive stuff. I'm amazed at all the new things I learn about on this website. Seems as though just about anything can be brought back to life.
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#49 2010-05-09 12:34pm
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Look Great! Can't wait to get them back.
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#50 2010-05-11 3:22pm
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I am shipping a set of red Z rim hoops to gary tomorrow. this is no joke to anyone that questions this method or his ability to do this. I have no need to contact anyone else to do this job for me anymore. thanks to gary I have my blaster. I Will get before and after pics of my red Z rims to post as well. Garys is the man when it comes to bringing your tuffs and Z rims back to life. obviously he does seats as well.........
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