OK folk, having just bought a full set of original Brabham BT40 rims I am in urgent need of advice.
When I ran my own BT40 in 1974-5-6 I was less than a fan of these rims, they are unique and especially the rears offer up a huge expanse of wheel that when polished are absolutely gorgeous.
I was never terribly cosmetic oriented [key the off stage laughter...] but for this ex-Duclos 2 time National Championship winning car [1973 and 1974] they deserve to be nice.
I bought this set from apexspeeder Douglas Brenner, they just got here and are precisely as represented. That said, they are repulsive even by my admittedly loose standards.
So, where to start ?
Media blast to get the surface crud off first ?
A couple appear to have been painted a long time ago, not a bad idea, but counter to what I have in mind.
They seem sound enough but I am doubtful they are raceable but I have a good set of Chevron style rims that will do the job as well as a set of BBS maybe for rains.
Hell, I would hire a strong backed youth to spend the needed weeks to get them beautiful !
Barring that I will one at a time attack these wheels as time allows and when they see the light of day they will astound everyone.
Now, how do I get them to that state ?
Any and all suggestions and experiences welcome.
Mechanical equipment needed, electric drills and/or bodywork type wheels etc can be purchased, various pastes and waxes and shiners, all that stuff, what works and where do I get it ?
Many thanks in advance to the vastly experienced and helpful apexspeed community.
The car is beautiful and deserves a shiney set of original unique rims.