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| Wew |
 Feb 13 2021, 03:25 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None  |
Hi all,
In process of cleaning up my wheels while engine and transmission are out. I have read through many threads and have done countless google searches. I have not found a definitive opinion or agreement among the brain trust of how to closely or best match the anodize look. One rim looks pretty good after I did some polishing The second rim however is missing some of the anodizing. I really like the original look which I think is the polished raise parts and the anodized recessed portion. Your Input is much appreciated.   |
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| iankarr |
Feb 13 2021, 05:31 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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The best option is to have them restored by a pro like Al Reed. Wheels are really time consuming and as much as I like to DIY, having the wheels done professionally is money well spent. That said, I got decent results using lye to remove the anodizing, polishing / masking the petals and soda blasting the spaces in-between. Then sealing with clear coat...but if the clear ever chips, you’ll probably need to strip it off and start again. Here’s a few pics. I did this more as a proof of process, so I didn’t clean up all the rash. I'm happy with the look, but they took way too much time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).
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| Wew |
Feb 13 2021, 09:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Thanks for sharing your experience Ian.
Coming from you, it certainly causes me pause to keep digging in any further. I will stick with the DIY motor and transmission work. Compliments of Jake’s and Dr. Evil’s tutorials and this amazing forum. Next steps, send out the four hoops to a pro. Thanks again, Gary |
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| iankarr |
Feb 13 2021, 09:53 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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I don't mean to discourage. If you have the time and the inclination, there's nothing like the sense of pride you get from doing it yourself. Just providing my .02 cents after doing one wheel. Enjoy!
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| mepstein |
Feb 13 2021, 09:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,325 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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It's about $300 plus shipping per wheel for pro restoration.
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| zig-n-zag |
Feb 14 2021, 04:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 18-May 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 6,024 |
I’ve seen up close a set of anodized color paint done by Wheel
Enhancement on a set of 911 7 & 8 x 16s. It was very close to the real thing. A non-discerning eye may miss it. |
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| SKL1 |
Feb 15 2021, 12:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,610 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Have Harvey Weidman do them...
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| burlybryan |
Feb 15 2021, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Saint Paul Member No.: 24,311 Region Association: None
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I went the DIY method like Ian. The PO of my car took the perfectly good but slightly faded clear wheels and sanded and painted them. I had them glass bead blasted and then masked and hand wet sanded. 2 weeks and a very sore shoulder, but I'm happy with the results. I didn't want them shiny polished, so I ended at 3000 grit and then hand polished with Mothers. Inevitably, some deeper scratches and areas where the blasting pitted deeper than my sanding still remains.
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| burlybryan |
Feb 15 2021, 09:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Saint Paul Member No.: 24,311 Region Association: None
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Pic of the bead blasted wheel masked for sanding.
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