SA Waffle wheel refurb
08-06-08, 08:14 AM
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Thanks a lot Tim! I'm still running on 17 year old Goodyear Eagles that look great but are not safe. Love the look of the RWL. Going with the Cobras after seeing that the 205/60/13's also fit the space well.
Your restored wheels + new tire combination look fantastic!
Your restored wheels + new tire combination look fantastic!
08-06-08, 09:43 AM
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Thanks for all the comments and drool!
One of the reasons I did this was to hopefully inspire folks to refurb their own waffle wheels. Its not hard to do and it will cost you about a day and 40 bucks to do this.
Now I see Ray (ray_green) has upped the anty by repainting his back windshield trim. I hope he decribes how he did that cause mines looking scraped and has shiney spots on it.
One of the reasons I did this was to hopefully inspire folks to refurb their own waffle wheels. Its not hard to do and it will cost you about a day and 40 bucks to do this.
Now I see Ray (ray_green) has upped the anty by repainting his back windshield trim. I hope he decribes how he did that cause mines looking scraped and has shiney spots on it.
08-07-08, 01:47 AM
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Thanks for all the comments and drool!
One of the reasons I did this was to hopefully inspire folks to refurb their own waffle wheels. Its not hard to do and it will cost you about a day and 40 bucks to do this.
Now I see Ray (ray_green) has upped the anty by repainting his back windshield trim. I hope he decribes how he did that cause mines looking scraped and has shiney spots on it.
One of the reasons I did this was to hopefully inspire folks to refurb their own waffle wheels. Its not hard to do and it will cost you about a day and 40 bucks to do this.
Now I see Ray (ray_green) has upped the anty by repainting his back windshield trim. I hope he decribes how he did that cause mines looking scraped and has shiney spots on it.
Like most painting, the prep is the most important. I took it down to the bare metal and worked my way up to 1000 grit sandpaper before I started painting. I knew it was ready when it looked like it was a finished metal piece. Almost wanted to just put the clear coat on it and call it good, but it wouldn't have gone with the rest of the car. lol
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11-12-08, 07:14 AM
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They cost about 80 bucks a piece mounted and balanced by Dove's Tire here in Huntersville NC. A lot of independent tire places can get you cooper tires. Not sure if the national chains (NTB, etc) can get them or not. Dove's had to get them for me, it tooks a couple of days but the price was better than getting them online and having them mounted and balanced for me.
08-12-09, 10:22 AM
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07-24-11, 11:33 AM
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Next time I wash the car I'll snap a few. Over all the wheels still look real good.
I am seeing some stains but I'm not sure what caused them. The clear coat is
still holding up real well, no peeling or lifting that I can see.
Its really easier to unmount the tires. If you leave the rubber on you could try
putting the wheels up on blocks or something so the tires don't sit in the acid
runoff too long while you treat each side. Also do the fronts sides last when
cleaning them up. That way any slight drips or etching is on the backside where
you don't see it so easily.
I am seeing some stains but I'm not sure what caused them. The clear coat is
still holding up real well, no peeling or lifting that I can see.
putting the wheels up on blocks or something so the tires don't sit in the acid
runoff too long while you treat each side. Also do the fronts sides last when
cleaning them up. That way any slight drips or etching is on the backside where
you don't see it so easily.
07-25-11, 10:39 AM
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tire mounting stuff really just slips under the lip between the tire and the wheel
to do its thing so it doesn't mess up anything you could see anyway.
07-28-11, 11:11 AM
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Ok got some pics of my wheels 3 years later.
This is a pic of one of the wheels and is representative of most of them.
This is a pic of a wheel that has some grunge on it. Not sure what it is but I haven't
scrubbed it real hard yet.
And this is just a close up of how the finish still looks.
This is a pic of one of the wheels and is representative of most of them.
This is a pic of a wheel that has some grunge on it. Not sure what it is but I haven't
scrubbed it real hard yet.
And this is just a close up of how the finish still looks.
07-28-11, 03:06 PM
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Still looking grand for three years in... 'specially the way YOU drive (I keed, I keed).
Bought my paint last night, and pulled out my spare to see clearly where the original paint starts and stops.
I tested a couple of squirts of the paint on an old brake cylinder (pretty much the same cast finish as the wheels) - - I cannot see any difference in color or texture between the original paint and the new stuff, even in bright sunlight.
Going for it, with tires in place, starting tonight. Wish me luck. Photos to follow, but only if it turns out good.
I may forego the clearcoat, so that I can re-polish the edges on occasion. Haven't completely decided yet. I use old-school clip-on balance weights.
Bought my paint last night, and pulled out my spare to see clearly where the original paint starts and stops.
I tested a couple of squirts of the paint on an old brake cylinder (pretty much the same cast finish as the wheels) - - I cannot see any difference in color or texture between the original paint and the new stuff, even in bright sunlight.
Going for it, with tires in place, starting tonight. Wish me luck. Photos to follow, but only if it turns out good.
I may forego the clearcoat, so that I can re-polish the edges on occasion. Haven't completely decided yet. I use old-school clip-on balance weights.
07-29-11, 07:52 AM
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ago. Nothing like weaving up and down the mountains at speed, even with these
tires it was a blast.
Bought my paint last night, and pulled out my spare to see clearly where the original paint starts and stops.
I tested a couple of squirts of the paint on an old brake cylinder (pretty much the same cast finish as the wheels) - - I cannot see any difference in color or texture between the original paint and the new stuff, even in bright sunlight.
I tested a couple of squirts of the paint on an old brake cylinder (pretty much the same cast finish as the wheels) - - I cannot see any difference in color or texture between the original paint and the new stuff, even in bright sunlight.
Either way get some pics up in here when its done. Waffles need love too!
07-30-11, 08:38 PM
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Tim;
Is there any way you can verify the product code from the paint you used - if you still have the can on hand.
Is it HWP-101, or HWP-102?
Having been unable to find "light grey" wheel paint from Duplicolor, I went with the HWP-101. It looked good on a small area test, but now that I've finished my wheels, it looks slightly too bright compared to my OEM spare.
Too late for me to change, and they still came out looking grand IMO, but I suspect the color you used is HWP-102 (Graphite).
Be good to know for future reference.
Is there any way you can verify the product code from the paint you used - if you still have the can on hand.
Is it HWP-101, or HWP-102?
Having been unable to find "light grey" wheel paint from Duplicolor, I went with the HWP-101. It looked good on a small area test, but now that I've finished my wheels, it looks slightly too bright compared to my OEM spare.
Too late for me to change, and they still came out looking grand IMO, but I suspect the color you used is HWP-102 (Graphite).
Be good to know for future reference.
