Refinishing Ferrari wheels
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Refinishing Ferrari wheels
Well, maybe i'd better not put the cart before the proverbial horse. So before I get the tires, I think I'll refinish my "slotted" wheels. They're not bent, but the finish is pitted and of course, there are a few nicks from wayward hammers. I called one local place who said that the pits can't be removed because of the aluminum nature of the wheel. I'd also like to refinish the spinners. Any suggestions? thanx again. steve
steve meltzer,
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"I've spent all of my money on wine, a beautiful woman, and stunning cars. Then, squandered the rest."
I have been told (but didn't need to do it on car) that the alloy wheels can be treated like a car body, i.e. bondo can be used to fill the pits. Then finish as usual. I would glass bead the exterior of the wheels and then clean out the pits well so there is a clean surface.
Remember that these wheels are porous. If you remove the paint between the rims, you have to repaint that area too. Otherwise you will be seeing bubbles through your paint.
Remember that these wheels are porous. If you remove the paint between the rims, you have to repaint that area too. Otherwise you will be seeing bubbles through your paint.
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Hi Steve,
Try to find a painter that understands how porous aluminum can be. I've heard of techniques that employ heat to force some of the moisture out of the alloy before painting.
Knock offs should be sent to Cork Adams at Precision Wire wheels. Tell him we sent you. He'll have your knock offs looking like new.
Tom
Try to find a painter that understands how porous aluminum can be. I've heard of techniques that employ heat to force some of the moisture out of the alloy before painting.
Knock offs should be sent to Cork Adams at Precision Wire wheels. Tell him we sent you. He'll have your knock offs looking like new.
Tom
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I paint 2-3 sets of Ferrari wheels a year and have painfully leaned some of the secrets.
As far as welding, Mag welding rod is available and is so cool because of how light it is that is and I have had sucess welding major curb damage. Especially important is using the correct primer that etches and seals against the porosity and off-gassing.
You can paint the wheels and make them look great for a short time but without the correct steps taken they will pop and blister within 2-4 years. All the stripping and effort isn't worth it unless you do it correctly.
As far as welding, Mag welding rod is available and is so cool because of how light it is that is and I have had sucess welding major curb damage. Especially important is using the correct primer that etches and seals against the porosity and off-gassing.
You can paint the wheels and make them look great for a short time but without the correct steps taken they will pop and blister within 2-4 years. All the stripping and effort isn't worth it unless you do it correctly.