Refinished Fuchs Myself, RSR style Options

[carr914]

I got a set of 7 & 8s the other day that had a gold finish. That finish wasn't going to work for me. Since I'm outa work, I can't afford a pro to do them and since I have time on my hands, I gave it a shot. They could be better and now that I've done one set, another set would be easier.

T.C.

Pre-finish (the 7's, which I sold)




RSR DIY finish (8's)



I also screw'd around with a set of Cookie Cutters

[RJMII]

I'm gonna revive this old thread for Jim and his tiny wheel project. FYI, for anyone looking for that 3M tape online it's brand name is Fine Line.

Thank you, Rob! I've got it bookmarked for future reference now as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Mark Henry]

This is the plan for my wheels as well.

[nsr-jamie]

Cool thread, thats kind of like what I want to do but never had the courage until now, you make it look so easy. Thanks!!

[carr914]

It is easy, just takes a little patience, which I have little of. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[MDG]

I went the old school way . . . . had Harvey do mine



But T.C., I gotta tell you - this looks amazing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[ONTHEGRIND]

What size tire and rim were on The blue car?

[carr914]

What size tire and rim were on The blue car?

15x8 - 225/50/15
15x9 - 245/50/15

[r_towle]

Painted and sitting in the Sun to bake

Couple of questions.
I have black wheels, stock SC/Carerra wheels.
Paint is all in good shape.

What do you think about just clean, mask and paint with silver?

Also,
On the outer lip, it apears in the second set you did...you did not paint right up to the transition of the surface....but you hung dow a bit? Any reason for that? is that the correct way of doing it etc?

What silver paint did you use?

Rich

[carr914]

Painted and sitting in the Sun to bake

Couple of questions.
I have black wheels, stock SC/Carerra wheels.
Paint is all in good shape.

What do you think about just clean, mask and paint with silver?

Also,
On the outer lip, it apears in the second set you did...you did not paint right up to the transition of the surface....but you hung dow a bit? Any reason for that? is that the correct way of doing it etc?

What silver paint did you use?

Rich

Rich, you would need to make sure that they are super clean - I would at least wipe them with Mineral Spirits, then hit it with a Super Fine Sand Paper. The Paint needs super thing to grip to.

I did not do the Outer Lip because a Tire Machine would tear up the Paint

The Silver Paint is Rustoliem Matte Nickel

[r_towle]

I know you did not paint the outer lip.
It seems the transition from paint to non paint in that area was different and lower on the second set of wheels.
Is there a specific line you followed?

Rich

[matthepcat]

There is a method you could try with less precision taping.

Make sure you have a perfectly level surface.

You can tape off the holes in the wheels with tape from the back side, and pour in the rustolium satin black into the wheel. Pour in enough until it is at the perfect level.

Then cut the tape to let the black drain out into a bucket.


Example:

http://www.themotoringjournal.com/featured...hs-at-home.html


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[JmuRiz]

Pour method is how the factory did it, right?

I'm glad this thread came back...I may do this someday.

[Madswede]

I must say I've never been a big fan of RSR style Fuchs ... But those pics have me coming around. And this thread has me thinking...

But if I ever do mine, I'd want to paint the paddles (spokes?) as close to Phoenix Red as possible, not matte nickel.

[mgp4591]

The first set I saw in person was on Mr. Sheas' yellow 6 and I thought they looked great! I wonder what other styles the Matte Nickle would look good on (besides the experiment on the cookie cutters) since there are more than a couple of style wheels being used.... I saw a similar treatment with a titanium tinge on a set of 4 lug Fuchs that will be seen at Rt.66 and I've gotta say, it's probably one of my favorite combos! A new twist on an familiar look is always interesting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[porschetub]

Those rims weren't just " gold " they were from a Weissach 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) If'n you aren't familiar, it's the 911 version of a 914 LE. Special paint, interior, wheel color. Came in 2 different versions.

yep saw that and thought the same ,very rare wheel 1 year only (1988?) but they are his and not mine but I thought oh shit,have done my own fuchs cause I am getting bored of hearing about wheel restorers that charge a huge amount and have a waiting list a mile long,besides it won't work for me half way around the world.
First real reply on DIY wheel recoating was a guy called scotiagreg on pelican who did some deep sixes this way and they looked great,even used the same paint.

[Geezer914]

The tape you want is "3M Fine Line tape", comes in various widths from 1/8" on up. It is used for striping and flames. It is very thin and flexible for curves and gives you a fine sharp line. Auto body supply store or TCI Global on line.

[matthepcat]

Or don't tape the pedals at all and do the pour method. ^^

[Vysoc]

I am glad someone brought this thread back as TC did a great low budget job and made those Fuchs of his look nice.

I have two 7 x 16's that I need to convert to the RSR Frosted finish and was thinking about this thread, hoping I could find it again.

Just also happen to have the original set of 15 x 7's & 15 X 8's from my Weissach Edition 1980 911SC, love my 914's but I never should have sold that car as the prices two years later shot north. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Nice thread thanks for bringing it back!!!

Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)