Effecto Auto Enamel Wheel Resto - Thu May 29 2014 09:13 PM
I am the type of collector that likes to leave items original. The originality of items is the fun part of the hobby for me. About a year ago I had the chance to buy an item I have been after for a while. I was thrilled I was able to purchase the item I wanted for a price I could afford., but there was one catch. The item was in very poor condition and needed a new life. After debating for a while with a fellow collector I was convinced that this was a good project to take on. I was not sure if another one would ever come along that I could afford. The wheel was full of heavy paint and varnish and almost looked like I was not going to be able to save it. After several hours and numerous types of paint stripped I was finally able to get it clean. Now came the fun part. Tons of sanding to get all the wood spokes even. I am almost complete with this project and will post the progress on this thread. This wheel really needed a new life and I am happy to save it and keep it in my collection.