Special 57

[Steven B.]

Re: Special 57

Joe, if you get the opportunity please ask Bill how he keeps the oxidation off the wheels. Light polishing? Coating of wax, petroleum product, or---?

Thanks Joe!

Steve

[Joseph T.]

Re: Special 57

Joe, if you get the opportunity please ask Bill how he keeps the oxidation off the wheels. Light polishing? Coating of wax, petroleum product, or---?

Thanks Joe!

Steve

Steve

Bill told me he had the wheels treated with some process but I can't remember the details.

I will ask next time we meet.

Joe

[Steven B.]

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Steve

Bill told me he had the wheels treated with some process but I can't remember the details.

I will ask next time we meet.

Joe

Thank you Joe! I really appreciate it.

Steve

[Joseph T.]

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Thank you Joe! I really appreciate it.

Steve

Duntov SS halibrands

[Joseph T.]

Re: Special 57

Joe, if you get the opportunity please ask Bill how he keeps the oxidation off the wheels. Light polishing? Coating of wax, petroleum product, or---?

Thanks Joe!

Steve

Polished and clear coated!

[Joseph T.]

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I have seen a few original kidney bean knock-off spinners in the flesh beginning in the early 60's and none had the red, white, and blue ears.

The push-on knock-off spinners used on the bolt-on Halibrands had the recessed area of the three ears painted black.

Steve

Talked to owner. He added the red/white & blue. He said that was the first time anyone ever asked him.

[Steven B.]

Re: Special 57

Polished and clear coated!

Thanks Joe!!!!

Steve

[Bruce B.]

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Thanks Joe!!!!

Steve

Steve,
Personally I like the oxidized look.
Bruce

[Jimmy B.]

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Joe,

Halibrands need to be refinished in a process called "pickeling".

Go to an old chrome shop, they probably have all the information you need on how to refinish a magnesium wheel.

Jim Blakely

if you can't find information in Denver there used to be a chrome shop called Classic Chrome, I believe the owners name was Dave Willbanks or something like that, he knew all about refinishing those wheels.

Jimmy B.

[Bruce B.]

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To accurately determine how to "refinish" the original type kidney bean wheels I believe we need to know what was the original finish?

Most hot rod wheels were polished but racing wheels (kidney bean, spokes, slotted , etc) appear to be painted or "as cast".

I Googled "refinishing magnesium wheels" and there is lots of information to consider.

It seems that if they are not constantly maintained and protected they can pit badly.

There is an interesting aerosol penetrent material called Gibbs Brand which seems to be excellent for protecting mag wheels and parts.

[Steven B.]

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Mine came originally with a Dow 7 like coating, giving a very slight goldish/greenish cast over the Mg. Bruce, the site I believe you are referring to is a very good one.

Steve

[Joseph T.]

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Joe,

Halibrands need to be refinished in a process called "pickeling".

Go to an old chrome shop, they probably have all the information you need on how to refinish a magnesium wheel.

Jim Blakely

if you can't find information in Denver there used to be a chrome shop called Classic Chrome, I believe the owners name was Dave Willbanks or something like that, he knew all about refinishing those wheels.

Jimmy B.

Hi Jimmy!.... Firestone Super Sport white wall and Halibrand!