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I got a set of HRE 840R with tires for a really good price I could not pass. The previous owner powder coated the spokes satin black and I'm contemplating on removing the powder coat and polishing it. The previous owner said they were originally aluminum finished I just want second opinion from you guys
hows the finish on it ? I think they look hot as is. if anything just run them till you get a few chips then change it up. cant go wrong either way. enjoy
Removing the powder coating and making the wheel a constant color will look good. A tinted clear also looks good if you don't want to deal with the fully polished look.
I agree, that all black just doesn't look right on a black car.
hows the finish on it ? I think they look hot as is. if anything just run them till you get a few chips then change it up. cant go wrong either way. enjoy
Its a pretty good finish no chips.. The guy powder coated the wheels then pretty much stored them in garage.
Nice set up! May I ask what size the rims/tires/offset are? Are you lowered?
Thank You
I think the rear are 10in and front are 9in and current tires are michelin PSS 295/30/20 rear and Toyo 245/35/20 front. Im not sure about the offset ... Yes I used STAR lowering.
If you are going to remove the powder, you are in for a lot of work. First, you have to disassemble the wheel, to get the face separate from the barrel and lip. Then, sandblast the existing powder off. Then, you can polish them back out so they are nice and shiny. After that, I'd suggest a clear coat over the polish to save yourself from hand polishing them out every Saturday morning. After the clear is shot, then you can reassemble and reseal them. I would not make this a DIY. Find a reputable wheel shop in your area. I've seen quite a few wheels get a little makeover and then start to leak at the seals between the lip barrel and face... If you need help, I can point you in a few directions. Once its all said and done, you are probably in the $1000-1200 range (just off the top of my head).
If you are going to remove the powder, you are in for a lot of work. First, you have to disassemble the wheel, to get the face separate from the barrel and lip. Then, sandblast the existing powder off. Then, you can polish them back out so they are nice and shiny. After that, I'd suggest a clear coat over the polish to save yourself from hand polishing them out every Saturday morning. After the clear is shot, then you can reassemble and reseal them. I would not make this a DIY. Find a reputable wheel shop in your area. I've seen quite a few wheels get a little makeover and then start to leak at the seals between the lip barrel and face... If you need help, I can point you in a few directions. Once its all said and done, you are probably in the $1000-1200 range (just off the top of my head).
02-18-2015, 02:27 AM
