To start with I removed all the bolts using an 8mm socket and a 10mm spanner for the rear nut
Then with a hammer and a lump of wood, I knocked the center out
eww, look how manky they are close up.
.. They originally came from Japan painted red 
The rim itself was badly pitted from where it was hard to polish between the bolts
Back to the center, and after leaving paint stripper on it for 10 mins, it looked like this
The inside of the rim had also been painted by someone before, so i took paint stripper to this too
A close up of the rim, and how dirty it was between the bolt holes
The rim after rubbing it over with wet and dry paper and a scouring pad
close up, its getting there!
the center with all the paint removed, ready for a wash in the bath
and a pre wipe with surface cleaner before paint
Primer applied, and first top coat of Zircon Blue
Between applying the paint and letting it dry, I polished the rim.
.. Using a buffing wheel on the drill ... Polish applied
Polish taken off, autosol'd and waxed
close up, its getting there
The split rim bolts was left in Jizer for a few days to soak, before cleaning them with an old toothbrush, wire wool, then polished with autosol
After several coats of blue, and about 5 coats of laquer the paint was left to try and harden for a few days in the airing cupboard
(my family love me!! 
) and then it was flatted back with wet and dry paper to make it smooth 
Close up of how dull the paint is
After a polish and then wax, its starting to get the shine
The center was then put back in the rim, and seated with the help of a hammer and block of wood.
.. also the bolts start going back in 
All the bolts were then put back in, and tigtened up, then another polish and wax
The result looks quality IMO, im really happy with them
Ive got new Bridgestones coming next week, so not long until shes back on the road
Let me know what you guys think.
... and I hope it inspires a few of you, to refurb your wheels yourself 
I might do it you know.
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