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bmxneon420
06-30-2005, 01:01 AM
So I have some 17" eagle alloy rims ... they are some kind of a plating on them...not sure about how it is, but it is peeling off. How can I go about fixing these? all 4 have some peeling, so they all need to be done, and I'm sure it's no touch up job, because it's a thick plating of some kind, thicker than paint anyways.
So yeah...any ways I can fix them myself? or do I have to bring them in somewhere to get them done? if so where? I've got no idea so some help would be nice.
:dunno: :dunno:
GSR Zero
06-30-2005, 08:55 AM
Any pics of the peeling? That might help.
bmxneon420
06-30-2005, 11:48 AM
pic1
bmxneon420
06-30-2005, 11:52 AM
pic 2
bmxneon420
06-30-2005, 11:54 AM
pic 3
bmxneon420
06-30-2005, 11:54 AM
not the greatest pics, but they give u an idea
1995_GTI_VR6
06-30-2005, 12:49 PM
sand them down and repaint them or even polish them
Def_3
06-30-2005, 01:16 PM
alberta wheels :thumbsup:
calgary350z
08-06-2005, 08:37 PM
DO NOT USE ALBERTA WHEEL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsdow
Maxt
08-07-2005, 06:17 AM
Originally posted by calgary350z
DO NOT USE ALBERTA WHEEL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsdow
:werd: :werd: :werd:

I was cleaning my wheels yesterday, and noticed the paint that Alberta wheel used on the centre sections of my wheels is starting to bubble and come off... Looks like I am gonna have to get them redone and not at Alberta wheel...
TEAMFaint
08-09-2005, 11:45 AM
How long ago did you purchase these? You may not even have to get them repaired. If you purchased them recently, should be covered by "Manufacture warranty" A friend of mine had a 92 black celica with black rims and the black was beginning to scratch off, he contacted the company and they sent him a brand new set of wheels.
calgarygts
08-09-2005, 12:02 PM
Looks like clearcoat failure to me. Did you get these painted by alberta wheels? If so contact them and let them know what is happening.
FiveFreshFish
08-09-2005, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by bmxneon420
not the greatest pics, but they give u an idea
Try the macro mode on your camera next time. Lets you get close and stay in focus.


Originally posted by calgary350z
DO NOT USE ALBERTA WHEEL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsdow
Who else does wheel repair in Calgary?
bmxneon420
08-09-2005, 12:40 PM
i have gotten nothing done on these rims...they were on the car when i purchased it...dont even know where the former owner got the wheels...the car was bought in ontario so perhaps the rims were as well...
93hustler
09-03-2005, 04:22 PM
Go take them to a powdercoating shop and get them blasted and powdercoated. You won't have the shiny polished look, but you will have a bulletproof coating on them.
C4S
09-03-2005, 08:39 PM
Get it redone! I think alberta wheel will fix it!

it is like around $100-$150! good deal! :thumbsup:
RORYG
09-26-2005, 08:31 PM
If you are just looking for a cheap quick fix, i would suggest getting some aluminum safe ( guessing your rims are aluminum) paint remover. ( spray can )

Spray them down and let it soak for a few minutes then scrape it off.

I did this to my winter wheels and it turned out great.
If you want pics just pm me and ill send you some.
hockeybronx
09-27-2005, 08:27 PM
Originally posted by calgary350z
DO NOT USE ALBERTA WHEEL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsdow

Man, I've heard so many positive and so many negative comments about this place I don't even know what to think. Some people swear by it, and others think it's an absolute death trap for their cars.

Pretty sketchy:dunno:
HRD2PLZ
09-28-2005, 09:35 AM
years ago when I had my Probe the clearcoat had peeled off of my wheels. When winter rolled around I sanded them down, primed them with aluminum primer and repainted them. I think I used 2 coats of silver spray paint followed by a few coats of clearcoat. Turned out pretty decent, especially when the total cost was a few hours of my time and $30 worth of paint and sandpaper :thumbsup:
Weapon_R
09-28-2005, 10:47 AM
You'll probably want to do them yourself as Alberta wheel will want 400-600 to repaint them (and they do a great job). Since the wheels aren't even worth that much, you may as well do them yourself. Just feather the clear coat with sandpaper so that you can no longer feel the ridge between the rim and the peeling clear coat, sand the entire wheel with fine sandpaper (320grit +), prime and spray away. They'll look good and won't cost you much more than a couple days work and a few cans of primer, paint and sandpaper.
heavyD
09-28-2005, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by Weapon_R
You'll probably want to do them yourself as Alberta wheel will want 400-600 to repaint them (and they do a great job).

That seems pretty expensive as you can get them powdercoated for far cheaper and powdercoating will last forever.
bmxneon420
09-28-2005, 12:24 PM
Originally posted by heavyD


That seems pretty expensive as you can get them powdercoated for far cheaper and powdercoating will last forever.


Well where abouts can I get this done? obviously they need to be blasted first, but where?
FiveFreshFish
09-28-2005, 12:34 PM
Originally posted by hockeybronx
Man, I've heard so many positive and so many negative comments about this place I don't even know what to think. Some people swear by it, and others think it's an absolute death trap for their cars.

Pretty sketchy:dunno:

:werd: So I'll ask again...

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Who else does wheel repair in Calgary?
Weapon_R
09-28-2005, 02:15 PM
FFF: No one, which is why AWR is unbelievably bogged down. Wanna partner up for a new Wheel Repair Company ;)
Weapon_R
09-28-2005, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by heavyD


That seems pretty expensive as you can get them powdercoated for far cheaper and powdercoating will last forever.

How much is powder coating? From what I remember, its pretty close and many wheels cannot be powder coated because of the heat etc. Besides, it will still cost you money to finish them prior to being PC