JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 So I am sure some of you saw that s15driftricerking was selling some wheels. Well I got them, and then got to putting in work to clean them up. Here are the pics he had in his ad(resaved in my pb): http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCw1.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCW2.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCW3.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCW4.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCW5.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/CCW6.jpg The pitting and oxidation were really really bad, and all of the wheels had minor curb rash, 2 of them pretty serious curb rash. So my first thought was to put a little sandpaper to them, and paint them. But if I was going to paint them, i wanted it done right, and I dont have the time or money for that right now, so it was going to be elbow grease and still some time. So here is my "build" thread. First I started by cleaning the wheels. Just looking to get as much crud, bird shit (yes, bird shit) and brake dust build-up off of the wheels. I used Purple Power, but if you are worried about paint, I would not use this, and leave it to the Purple Power Brake Dust cleaner. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2063.jpg Here are a few shots after the cleaning, now that the dirt is off, you can still see how much oxidation/pitting/baked on crap there still is... http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2065.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2064.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2066.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2067.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Once that is done, next is to remove the centers. Then I got work taking care of the curb rash. I did this on my 7" sander, started with 40 grit, then 400, then 600. 1000,1500, and 2000 would be done with the rest of the lip. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2068.jpg Next is to wetsand the lips. Depending on the condition of the wheel, I would start with either 1000 or 1500 grit sandpaper. Then 2000 grit for the last passes. For the outer edge, i used a palm sander to help keep it flat. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2069.jpg Once that is done, I did the rest airplane aluminum polishing style. I used the 7" wool buff pad (1" fibers). I used No. 7 rubbing compound for this step. The key is to use low speed and take your time. Start with more pressure and work your way to less pressure as it is worked in. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2070.jpg After that, I replaced the wool buff pad with a 7" foam polishing pad. I used No. 7 polishing compound, followed by 2 applications of Mothers Aluminum Wheel Polish, one on the pad, the 2nd by hand. Finally I used Auto Tech Aluma 1 metal polish by hand with a microfiber, this stuff is amazing. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2071.jpg Then it was time to do the centers. I just used some rustoleum spray paint, because like I said, later on (next tire change or two maybe) I may rice it up with a new look. The paint said "matte black" as I was looking for a flat finish, but I would say it turned out more satin than matte.... oh well, still looks pretty good. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2093.jpg Almost done. I then cleaned up the nuts and bolts by giving them a bath in some CLR. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2082.jpg After that, I bolted the centers back up, and here is the finished look... http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2094.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2095.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2096.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2097.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/Juicedh22/IMG_2098.jpg Still have to figure out tire choice... money is tight so no baller Michelin PS2's for me. I will either keep my Kumho 315s, and get some 265s for hte front. Or get a set of BF Goodrich KDWs (335/30/18 rear, 265/35/18 front) Thank you for watching, back to Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Looks like a great job from the pics, amazing what a few bucks and some elbow grease will get you. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 GREAT WORK!!! Those wheels are tittays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nice job. They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 You seriously rattle-canned those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 That's impressive, nicely done. They don't even look like the same wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 yup, flat black over flat black to clean them up... horrible, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 fuckin' NASTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 FYI: those bolts are torqued to 25 ft. lbs. i asked so if i take my wheels apart i know what they are supposed to be when put back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 yup, I called CCW today. They told me 28 ft*lbs, dry. Though if you look at the online tutorials they have, they say 30-32 ft*lbs. but that is within the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 you would think its more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 nah, not really, lots of bolts, so doesnt take as much to get good seat pressure. Also keep in mind you're bolting into aluminum, and the nuts are locking nuts for good secondary retention. on a bolt that size more torque may cause hte bolt to stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 The wheels are now worth at least another $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 actually, since I signed the hubs, they are worth at least $5000 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 looks good, never thought they'd look like that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmaa Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 BAllin when can I drop mine off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Maybe I'm just a jerk but those center caps look like chrome clown noses. I hate them. You did an awesome job cleaning up the wheels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Maybe I'm just a jerk but those center caps look like chrome clown noses. I hate them. You did an awesome job cleaning up the wheels though yea, I am not a fan of the center caps either. I am thinking of having the corvette flags cnc'd into the tops and powdercoating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 BAllin when can I drop mine off? you need sum werk dun? We can work a deal if you're serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 GREAT WORK!!! Those wheels are tittays +1 Nice job! I love those wheels, especially on a vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_in Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Well would you look at that, the guy that the only time he has been sub 13s is in the sac. Haha, kidding but I'm the kid that wondered if that was your Vette in Oakley. Nice work, I hate polishing my 505A's. So, where do I drop my classics off and how much do you charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 How much did you pay for those? They look great for what you did to them. I might have to try that with my SSR's and get rid of them for a bit more then I paid for them to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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