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Old 09-09-2010, 05:31 AM
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Refurbishing stock wheels..??

Has anyone had any luck refurbishing stock wheels?

I'm looking at paint, powdercoat or chrome as the obvious options.
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Old 09-09-2010, 06:01 AM
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

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If you want to retain the "factory-fresh" stock look, Powdercoating is the only way to go. Much more durable than paint. 2-stage (cilver base with a clear protective powdercoat on top)

Transwheel is one of the best companies out there and offer a lifetime warranty.

See all my posts this thread by clicking HERE or do a search for Transwheel.

I recently had them redone under warranty after more than eight years. The finish was as hard and shiny, and without chips as they were when new. I just found a few bothersome small white "streaks" in a couple of the wheels, which only were visible in bright sunlight.

Here is a photo of my wheel taken after 6 years:








There have been members here that have had them chromed with good success. Dayle at motorsportwarehouse offers a set of black chrome SVX wheels for $780.00 a set exchange. Click HERE





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Old 09-09-2010, 02:41 PM
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

You won't have a problem with this in Houston, David, but I'll warn anyone in the northern climes about the adverse effects of winter road salt on chrome-plated alloy wheels. I used to work for the Infiniti dealership and we offered chromed factory wheels as an aftermarket option. I think Spence Electroplating was the company we sent them out to. They never held up very well here in Utah- I saw some less than 2 years old that were seriously damaged by road salt. Once they start corroding, there's no stopping them and they look terrible.
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

If you need more than just powdercoating you might check here. They do a great job of refurbishing to include straightening and balancing.

http://www.wheelsamerica.com/index.php?page=houston

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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

If you want to send your wheels East, I have had great results from PhenixWheels, click link on my signature .

If you want to send your wheels West, Check RojoRocket's threads, he has factory wheels black-chromed for his 97 Ebony .
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

I'd go with powdercoating if it were me. I'm planning on having a set done on another one of my cars, but I have also had many many parts powdercoated by a local man (including ALL the swaybars I sell) and I have been very impressed with the results.

Very durable and corrosion resistant. Plus easy to clean!
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

At the 10th Anniversary meet someone had stripped and polished their OEM wheels and put a clear powder coat on them. Looked good.

I've had mine painted, but I'm sure powder would be better.
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Re: Refurbishing stock wheels..??

powder coated mirror black. I scored - $50 for the set of wheels and $150 for the powder coat. They're like new.
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