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> Wheel question, 5 lug Fuchs finish
gopack
post Aug 21 2006, 12:03 PM
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I have a set of fuchs that I picked up on the Samba a while back, and I eventually need to get them cleaned up and looking pretty. Is there a way to tell if they are black anodized or painted? Were all black fuchs annodized? I need to know , so I know how to strip them down to the aluminum.

Also on a related topic, powercoating is OK for wheels , right? Or is it easier/cheaper/better to go with black wheel paint. the desired outcome is black centers with pollished rims.

TIA for the help!
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post Aug 21 2006, 01:45 PM
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Yup, you don't need to remove the original anodizing. Just clean things up and paint. Just rattle can wheel paint.

That is a great picture. You can see the difference bewteen a satin finish and semi-gloss finish.
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post Aug 22 2006, 12:47 PM
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Yup, you don't need to remove the original anodizing. Just clean things up and paint. Just rattle can wheel paint.

That is a great picture. You can see the difference bewteen a satin finish and semi-gloss finish.


What looks gorgeous on these wheels is to bead balst them, then use a matte clear over them. You can then use the black paint of your choice (optional).

Scoth Brite also creates a beautiful faux RSR look that will knock your socks off. Bead blast them clean then use the scotch brite in one direction to create the effect.
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gopack   Wheel question   Aug 21 2006, 12:03 PM
Root_Werks   You have options, Porsche sells (I think they stil...   Aug 21 2006, 12:10 PM
gopack   paint over the FUGLY half worn out coating (I bele...   Aug 21 2006, 12:15 PM
elmonte   Here's a wheel i just finished. Eastwood wheel...   Aug 21 2006, 01:41 PM
Root_Werks   Yup, you don't need to remove the original ano...   Aug 21 2006, 01:45 PM
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