Bead Blast or Sand Blast ?

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"MADDOG"
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Bead Blast or Sand Blast ?

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Need my track rims repainted, but do i have them bead or sand blasted first, they are Speedline Turino's. Also do we know anybody on here that can do this for me ?

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Where abouts are you?? I know a place near Diss.

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Bead i would say mate, its much finer and will leave you a better finish to paint on.

Dont forget that the wheels much have a special etch primer added if you are going to take them back to bare ally.

Otherwise the paint will not stick.. :D

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I would say bead blast and powder coat them, but then i get them done for nowt so I would say that.
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Phoned Lepsons today, taking them there next month :-D

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can i ask how much they charge Andy? (pm me if you like :) )

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