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hailandkill · 09-12-2010, 02:01 PM

i've got these old wheels with some bad rash and scratches that i've been wanting to refinish for a while, but i haven't dropped the money yet.

anyone ever try something like this video?:

the outcome is pretty good and it seems really easy.

i just wonder how well it'll work on wheels with bigger lips?

opinions?

ranger240 · 09-12-2010, 02:23 PM

great finished product. havent done this but have seen it done

2. tape off the spokes so they dont get scratched.

3. make sure to clear coat any polished surface

in the book "how to build a cheap sports car" the guy uses this method to polish the rim and spoke faces of stock miata wheels with great results.

hailandkill · 09-12-2010, 02:30 PM

true.

do you think there is enough material/metal on the edge of the lips to grind down that much to get rid of the rash?

onlydrinkkoolaid · 09-12-2010, 02:32 PM

well can I ask why not just have them BEAD Blast the whole rim

hailandkill · 09-12-2010, 02:46 PM

because i don't have a machine that blasts beads.

this is the cheapie method

K_style · 09-12-2010, 04:52 PM

Seems pretty good idea for DIY refinishing...

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-13-2010, 06:31 AM

My question is, what do folks use for a clear coat once its polished? I've polished the lips off my old equips and holy shit, that got old after repolishing it every other week. I've read that you couldnt use any regular clear coat since itll turn yellow after a while.

MitchellBade · 09-13-2010, 08:42 AM

You should just go for it! Take before and after pics too.

09-12-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 36 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	refinishing/polishing wheels i've got these old wheels with some bad rash and scratches that i've been wanting to refinish for a while, but i haven't dropped the money yet. anyone ever try something like this video?: the outcome is pretty good and it seems really easy. i just wonder how well it'll work on wheels with bigger lips? opinions?

09-13-2010, 06:31 AM	#7
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	My question is, what do folks use for a clear coat once its polished? I've polished the lips off my old equips and holy shit, that got old after repolishing it every other week. I've read that you couldnt use any regular clear coat since itll turn yellow after a while. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

09-13-2010, 08:42 AM	#8
MitchellBade Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You should just go for it! Take before and after pics too. __________________

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09-12-2010, 02:30 PM	#3
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 36 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	true. do you think there is enough material/metal on the edge of the lips to grind down that much to get rid of the rash?

09-12-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
onlydrinkkoolaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gainesville,FL Age: 36 Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	well can I ask why not just have them BEAD Blast the whole rim

09-12-2010, 02:46 PM	#5
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 36 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	because i don't have a machine that blasts beads. this is the cheapie method

09-12-2010, 04:52 PM	#6
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	Seems pretty good idea for DIY refinishing...