eneffex

This is my first time trying this, so don't be too critical, I also started with the worst curb rashed wheel, so hopefully the others will look better.


these are my "winter" set but they are just all season on there for now. Decided I'll try to get rid of some the curb rash and repaint them while I was at it.

parts list:
-simple green
-320 sanding block, 1000 paper
-wheel primer
-duplicolor wet/dry sandable primer
-duplicolor graphite wheel paint
-lots of index cards
-3M spot putty



remove center caps and tape up stem and lug holes, sanded with 320, spot dremel sanded on the curb rash, filled with spot putty, let dry and sand, then 2nd coating (tip use a plastic razor blade). then sand again all with 320 then 1000 on the putty.



primed 3 coats, didn't sand it after, although I probably should have.




painted 2 light coats, 1 medium wet coat, you can still see the deep gouge, but I will try to spot fill again, it was about 1/4" deep. not bad though for my first pass at it.

civicdrivr

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Any completed pics?

Heres a link for some more tips:

http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel...uff-repair.htm

eneffex

not yet will post them when I mount before first snow fall =(

CLassy02

How difficult would you say this was? My stockers are awful with curb rash.

jl03CLS

i did the same to mine. probably would have been easier if I removed the tire first. The only thing that kinda sucks is if you curb them up again itll show the pink bondo haha then it looks ghetto

civicdrivr

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There is a material on the market called Lab Metal. Its similar to bondo in that it can fill cracks and gouges. The difference is that you can powdercoat over it. You cant powdercoat over bondo.

eneffex

wasn't too hard, just have patience, the hardest part are the deep gouges where the metal protrudes up that you have to sand down. put a little of the bondo at a time and let it dry. and utilize the sandable primer

jl03CLS

x2 on using a little at a time. I used a little too much on some areas and in small areas it looks like it stuck to the tire or didnt keep the shape of the rim.

heres mine

before


after

doneACCORDingly

iTrader: (4)

you can but its a special bondo, high metal filler %.
I used it when I worked for Alt*c Industries ( had to use the * since i signed a 5 year agreement not to disclose processes) we used it for weld porosity and minor dents before powder coating the parts.

One of the best ways I've found on wheel repair is to file the area smooth then mask it and use a high bulid primer,hvlp on closed fan pattern low material,no reduction(can be done with high build can primer)and a heat gun on low to basicly dry spray it into the imprifections and bulid it up then do normal coats,ley dry and sand smooth, no filler needed unless there's deep ones in the 2mm+ range.

Lab metal, Permatex and JB weld work great also.

And nice diy btw! I would be a little concerned about the spot putty since its not as strong as other fillers, make sure on your next tire change they use a touch-less changer, or that will be another diy in the future,lol.

bigdaddyKA8

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Good shit guys! I need to redo my aspecs and this info will help tremendously. I might try to get to them this week now.

eneffex

here are the finished wheels, my 2-4th wheels came out a lot better than the first, but I redid it and decided to forgo the clear coat since the wheel paint was glossy enough for me.

civicdrivr

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I would spray the clear just for a little extra protection. Depending on where you get your paint, they should have matte, semi-gloss and gloss clears available.

eneffex

yeah, I thought about it, the description says its should be durable enough, I'll find out after this winter.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheelCoating/

eneffex

actually, I'm not putting the wheels on until early november, so I'll probably put on some clear coats

civicdrivr

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The color is nice btw.

badeh2

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Like the color!!! might have to do this now...

acura_dipset_tl

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your wheels came out very nice, i like that color.

bigdaddyKA8

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Hmmmm, I wonder how the aspecs would look in bronze? Hadn't even considered it until I saw it on the website.

MD03CL-S

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Looks good. Can't wait to see them on the car!

eneffex

will have them on this wknd, getting too cold for the v12s. I think these will look nice on AM's

97BlackAckCL

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Clear coat is a must to protect all that hard work you did, nice job

eneffex

here are a few updated pics, put them on since we just had that snow storm this weekend

invisiblewar

Damn I may try this...my wheels are all curbed up

Good job they look great

civicdrivr

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Im wanting to change the color of my winter wheels too. Theyre 3G five spokes. No curb damage, just some scuffs. But the bright silver isn't doing it for me.

bigdaddyKA8

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3G five spokes look nice in graphite, saw them on an rsx before and made me consider picking up a set to paint.

civicdrivr

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Yea, thats what I was thinking. I wouldn't do black because thats just too much, but graphite/anthracite/something else should look good.

eneffex

black wheels just look dirty imo, esp matte

acura_dipset_tl

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I kinda regret selling my 3G TL wheels. I would have love to have painted them this color.

MD03CL-S

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Well done sir!

97BlackAckCL

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They look awesome

StreetKA

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Good work i was thinking to paint my Servos graphite as well.

eneffex

thanks guys, it was a lot of trial and error lol, has anyone tried the aircraft paint remover?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...T|GRP2050_____

civicdrivr

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Yea. Dont get the spray can, its not as effective as the jar that you brush on. But, depending on the clear coat used, it may not be effective at all.

Ive used this one, but I dont remember spending $40 on it

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...7CGRP2006_____

Also, where a mask. That shit'll make you high as a kite and then want to vomit.

eneffex

I was thinking the same, I wanted to get mine powdercoated but seeing as I only paid ~600 for them, I might try the DIY paint. not sure if you're referring to the guy who sold his off a 2g tl, but they did look decent.

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