New pics with the polished 9's

08-23-2003, 08:29 PM

Just got finished stripping and polishing a set of 9's and 7's (repeat over and over, I will never do this again). I used a dark metallic grey for the backgroud on this set. Here are some pics of the results.

Chuck Moreland · 08-23-2003, 08:36 PM

Looks sharp Mark. Did you use a polishing wheel, or finger power?

08-23-2003, 08:55 PM

It took some of both. The oven cleaner left spots that were fairly deep. I used a scotchbrite thing mounted on a drill to get most of that. Then 220, 400, 1000, 1500 wet sand, then electric buffer with rubbing compound and mothers mag polish. Sore fingers....

Sonic dB · Sonic dB's Garage

Your car is sweet man. One of the better looking SCs.

surflvr911sc · surflvr911sc's Garage

I’m jealous Mark, I thought I needed 9” Fuchs before I saw those pictures, now I have to have them.

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Originally posted by Sonic dB
One of the better looking SCs.

hmm, kind of sounds like, "not bad, for an AMC Pacer". Must be a Carrera owner.

Schrup · Schrup's Garage

Those look tough, can't wait to see them in person.

alf · 08-23-2003, 09:59 PM

Mark
Are you in Seattle yet? I think i see evergreens in the background...

alf

08-24-2003, 05:17 AM

Alf,
I'm not there yet. Those pics were at White Rock Lake (Dallas version of Lake Samm). The car leaves next week and I'll follow a week later.

Reg · 08-24-2003, 08:03 AM

I think it's a job well done Mark. NICE!

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

You need side scripts........8^)

jmz · jmz's Garage

beautiful car. what size tires? I will be putting the same wheels on mine next week or so and need to buy tires....245 45 16's in the rear but I am not sure what will go up front.

jess p · 08-24-2003, 02:18 PM

Just bought some 16 by 9's. Cost me a grand for two of
them. Worth it though!

Jack Olsen · 08-24-2003, 02:26 PM

Sweet. Print a big set of those pictures out, put them in a photo-album-style plastic protectors, and tape them to the inside windows of the car before the shipper takes it. It'll serve as a good reminder of how pristine the car was when it left your hands, and it'll also probably work to convince the guys driving the truck that they should get a 911.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Nice-I'm jealous!

Bob's Flat-Six · Bob's Flat-Six's Garage

Hey Mark, Looks great with the 9's.
Have you ever thought of spraying the plastic inserts around your headlights black ? I did mine but I have a black car.

Schrup · Schrup's Garage

I sprayed mine with Hammerite gold to match my wheels.

JonT · 08-24-2003, 05:54 PM

Mark--what do you put on your tires and black trim to make everything look so nice?

Mike Feinstein · Mike Feinstein's Garage

Mark,

That car gets better looking with every picture you post. Great job on those wheels....you da man.

Good luck with the move....new job, or new woman?

08-24-2003, 06:46 PM

Hey guys,
Thanks for the compliments.

JMZ - 205/50 F and 245/45 R. Can't wait to see your car after.

Bob - I have a set of H4's to install when time allows.

JonT - Wesleys foam on the tires. Black Chrome a couple times over the last year on the rubber. It lasts real well.

Mike - It's all good. Carol and I are going to try again. She got an offer to transfer to MS Corp after we decided and both thought it would be a fresh start. I'm still with the same company but my job changed to real estate acquisitions and I was able to take it portable - best of all worlds. Keep fingers crossed.

Harlan Chinn · Harlan Chinn's Garage

Looks great Mark! We'll see you in the Northwest soon enough.