Wheel Reconditioning
 

At what point is a rim a boat anchor.

I've pulled these off an FB that had been sitting in a boneyard for a decade.

Do the pics reveal enough too comment on their potential resurrection?
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1ab6e469eb.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2c39699e0a.jpg
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Those can be refinished. Depending on where you live, anywhere from $100-200 per rim to make like new.

I agree. Those can be refinished and restored and are not past the point of no return. The clear coat peel is from neglect and an outer wheel weight being mounted in that spot. The dissimilar metals of the wheel weight and the wheel itself can cause oxidation between the wheel and the weight.

It will take a wheel shop to do so but once they are finished with the wheels they will look brand new. I would call and ask around and search online and see if there are any semi local shops that specialize in wheel restoration. Worst case you ship the wheels in to be restored.

Thank you!🤙🏾

mmmm. At maybe some $100+ per wheel, for what is actually a pretty common wheel, I would first try to hunt down a cleaner set - or even individual wheels. I see sets of FB wheels (and individual) all the time on ebay, and prob on the FS forum here too. For less Coin than this sort of undertaking may entail.

Stu A
80GS
AZ

I posted in your Facebook post, I did find this which may be local to you.

https://kwicksilversac.com/services/cnc-machining/

I am at a similar situation. polished aluminum or having the wheel re machined. You would be looking for a wheel shop with CNC capabilities.

Some areas on my rims were black with oxidation. It took 12 hours per rim. I mostly used a drill and polishing wheel. Some hard to reach places were done by hand. It was the boringess thing I've ever done. The aluminum shined up really well.

I agree. At $400 I'd just get some Konig Rewinds and 15" tires. Unless your set on keeping it stock.

Considering either or.

I have two. I might do one of each. 👍🏾

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9ce297ab49.jpg

How did you strip the original clear coat, and did you put down any clear coat after you finished the clean up?
I've got those same rims and while not nearly as bad as the OPs rims, they do need to be cleaned up... Looking for options...

Wasn't me; I'm waaaaay too lazy.

If you go back in the timeline you can find info on several vendors who do it, or stories about individuals who have done it themselves.

knocked the clear coat (what was left of it) off with a wire wheel and drill. it also knocked off the machined lined grooves. then wet and dry, then Harbor Freight polishing wheels and polishing compounds. 2 years later, they are pretty shiny without applying a clearcoat.

12 hours of labor intensive work per wheel. Min wage is $7/hr here. It makes me appreciate the value of a dollar.

I generally find that I apparently only value my hobby time at about $1/hour -- meaning I'll end up spending 100 hours on something to save $100. Fortunately I don't apply that as a rule, it just seems to work out that way on things I enjoy doing... And I'm fortunate enough to have plenty of time now I'm retired. Thanks for the info.

Yep; honest days work for an honest days pay.

I'm retired, and lazy; I'd rather pay.

But its gotta be honest; $400 I can see;🧐 $600,🤔naaa.🤣

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e3d69fa34.jpeg
I had my wheels done at Tru Wheels in North Hollywood.. 150 a wheel.. I did a set myself ten years ago and vowed I would never do that mind numbing work again...😂

You can do it your self. I've done 2 sets of waffles so far. See the link in my sig. Should be similar but easier I would think.

That's the beauty of being retired! I don't have to rush through projects on the weekend, since every day is Saturday!

This is an old post but...my wheels were like that and I refinished them....sand down and then paint...

A lot of people choose to polish them but I went the other way...something different... It was a lot of work...


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ac04737464.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2fc8851220.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dca1effddc.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b8bca5a742.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6615ce774a.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...318cef4c83.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fe30082d0d.jpg

Epic job. Well done.

Stu A
80GS
AZ:bowdown:

What's the shadow silver color? This looks great

If the praise was for me....thanks...

What shadow are you talking about?

What shadow are you talking about?

And thanks.....

I think he means what kind of silver color did you use. It appears smoked or has a shadow effect as opposed to glossy or shinny.