Well here is a lttle update:
I finally got my Do-it-yourself wheel refurbish done on my
poor condition Work Equips. After 6 grits o sandpaper and sme water and elbow grease, I have to say they came out great. There are some minor imperfections BUT frankly at this point I dont give two shits(it does slightly bother me though
).
I had the centers powder coated here in town and he did a wonderful job for the price. I have one face that has some "acne" that hopefully I can wet sand but I am unsure if you can wet sand powder coating.?.?..I think it is in the clear coat, if so no biggy I can fix that.
All the bolts were in rusty shape and only 20 of the 128 came out bad. I had to order 15 more from WORK and they were $20 per 5!!
All that is left is to clean the old silicon off of the rim pieces and seal up.
I wonder if I need to remove the powder coating on the outside diameter of the center face to better ensure a seal with the silicone upon assembly...anyone know??
Here are some pics:
Before: bad corrision as you can see
After some sanding at 600 grit(still have 800, 1000, 1500 and 2000 to go
Finished lips and newly coated "darker silver" centers
And the final project
SOO much work but I found it ironic that i had to work for my WORK's HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....
Tires are next: Falken FK-452's in 235/40 and 255/40.
Awaiting money for BC coilovers I am about to buy. Updates soon...........................................:ic on_tup: