Good day everyone-
I recently got new tires for the '88 Paso I got last spring, and when I took off the wheels I decided to refinish them. At some point, the clear coat on the polished part of the wheels (mostly the front) partially delaminated and oxidation occurred underneath- causing nasty whitish blemishes. My idea was to strip the clear (on the unpainted portion of the wheel), polish the aluminum and re-apply clear - maybe with a rattle can.
Well- I screwed the process up and now I have opened a can of worms. Now it seems that I have to strip the entire wheel, polish and repaint. This is a bigger job than I feel like taking on- I am not a painter
My question is- has anybody done this and if so, is there a company that someone could recommend that I could send the wheels to for reconditioning?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Cheers,
Steve
Refinishing wheels
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Re: Refinishing wheels
Steve, if you've already messed it up this won't help but there's this 750 Sport restoration topic that describes refurbing the rims.
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic. ... 3&start=60
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http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic. ... 3&start=60
G.
Re: Refinishing wheels
I had the painted areas powder coated and exposed metal parts professionally polished. They are works of mechanical art and deserve it. I have yet to see a more intricate wheel casting that is as beautiful. I clean the brake dust off with spray wax and a clean cotton cloth. Mothers metal polish every couple years keeps the aluminum mirror shiny. 20 years in and they still look beautiful and like new.
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Re: Refinishing wheels
I couldn't find the pix .... Did you forget to post them ?davidrose wrote:I had the painted areas powder coated and exposed metal parts professionally polished. They are works of mechanical art and deserve it. I have yet to see a more intricate wheel casting that is as beautiful. I clean the brake dust off with spray wax and a clean cotton cloth. Mothers metal polish every couple years keeps the aluminum mirror shiny. 20 years in and they still look beautiful and like new.
I wish I was young again............Id be heaps smarter than last time
Re: Refinishing wheels
Hi Alfaman,
A few years ago I did the same job. Very labour intensive, but luckily I managed:
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7848
Are you sure you've messed it up completely? I suppose having your rims repainted in the original color scheme will be pretty expensive Nevertheless, good luck!!
A few years ago I did the same job. Very labour intensive, but luckily I managed:
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7848
Are you sure you've messed it up completely? I suppose having your rims repainted in the original color scheme will be pretty expensive Nevertheless, good luck!!
Re: Refinishing wheels
Thanks all for of your feedback- particularly Ronald with a well done job. I actually found a guy to refinish my wheels not too far from me and he seemed unfazed by the mess I made with my first bout of paint remover to get rid of the clearcoat. I am going to have the wheels polished and leave the clear off. I think if they need to get cleaned once every six months or per year, that it ok. I don't do any bad weather riding anymore anyway.
I will post pics when I get them back.
Thanks again,
Steve
I will post pics when I get them back.
Thanks again,
Steve