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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Need advice regaurding Fuchs Wheel Refinishing?!?

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 5 2012, 03:48 PM

I have started refinishing a set of Fuchs 914 alloys; two of which were in excellent shape and two of which are mediocre. I have already removed anodizing using oven cleaner and am in the process of dry sanding the wheels. Three of the wheels came out beautifully and one has some problems. This wheel has horrible pitting on the pedals and lips. I have removed the pitting on the pedals using a DA sander but am having a ton of difficulty removing the pitting from the lip. I have spent probably five hours of intense sanding and went all the way down to 50 grip with no success. I am scared to sand non parallel to the lips for fear of bad sanding scratches. You guys have any suggestions for this pitting??

Posted by: mepstein Mar 5 2012, 05:08 PM

Buy another one and use the pitted one as a spare.

*Is the pitted one a real fuchs or maybe a repro?

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 5 2012, 05:16 PM

The pitted one is real but is a lot more worn than the others.

Posted by: OU8AVW Mar 5 2012, 06:07 PM

I agree, singles are cheaper and it's a sure way to get a good wheel.....

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 5 2012, 07:21 PM

I realized I posted this to the wrong section. How do I move or delete this thread??

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 5 2012, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(74porsche914 @ Mar 5 2012, 05:21 PM)

I realized I posted this to the wrong section. How do I move or delete this thread??

No need to delete, just change the tile to WTB 1 Fuch

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 5 2012, 08:05 PM

I would but I cannot afford it as I am a college student. Maybe in a few weeks.

Posted by: Gint Mar 5 2012, 09:33 PM

I'll move it to the garage for you.

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 6 2012, 11:17 AM

Thanks

Posted by: McMark Mar 6 2012, 11:23 AM

I'd take the wheels to a tire shop and have them spun for balance before spending a bunch of time on them. If they're bent or severely out of balance, then you're wasting your time.

Posted by: balljoint Mar 6 2012, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(McMark @ Mar 6 2012, 12:23 PM)

I'd take the wheels to a tire shop and have them spun for balance before spending a bunch of time on them. If they're bent or severely out of balance, then you're wasting your time.

That is very good advice on these old wheels. BTDT

Posted by: 74porsche914 Mar 8 2012, 01:05 PM

I bout the wheels from a very trustworthy guy on this forum, name Tomas, who had already had them checked out.