Rims - Cleaning / Refurbing
Discussion
If I decide to keep my orig OZ rims ( see rims - to change or not to change ) what is the best wheel product to bring them back to glory ?
They are not damaged in any way, not pitted but have sort of ground in grime which is black and the silver is dull not like some of the ones in the pics kindly posted on the other thread.
Or is refurbing the only way to get them to a high standard ?
If so, anyone know any good refurbers near Chelmsford ?
Thanks
They are not damaged in any way, not pitted but have sort of ground in grime which is black and the silver is dull not like some of the ones in the pics kindly posted on the other thread.
Or is refurbing the only way to get them to a high standard ?
If so, anyone know any good refurbers near Chelmsford ?
Thanks
Oh forgot ! ( its early ) ........ If there is not a product that will get them looking great again and I have to go the refurb route, do they refurb with the tyre on or off ? as I need two new rear Toyos, so need to plan the attack properly....... thanks
Edited by Whale_Tail on Friday 10th April 07:57
I refurbed mine myself as the cost of getting it done a professional 
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I did post on here how I did them but haven't the time now to find the link. Bank Holiday + kids means no me time!
Quickly, I did mine without taking the tyres off but just took the pressure out. The bolts can be bought from a guy in Holland who will also hire you the special tools to remove the bolts. It''s not cheap as although the nut & bolts, in stainless, are only around £1.50 each there's a lot of them.
I took three off from one side and three off from the opposite side and polished the rim in the gap, then put one back on each side and removed another, polished and so on moving in one direction so that the removed bolts are always opposite one another.
The polish you will need will depend on how bad they are but I finished off with a set of 3 liquid polishes from the Brilliant range. I cut some mohair pads to size to make getting into the grooves easier but expect to have no finger prints left when you have finished.
It is a boring job, I did 10 wheels at once, but well worthwhile when you look at the wheels and think how much you have saved.
If you do a search on here you will find quite a bit of info on reurbing the OZ's.
Good luck.
was I did post on here how I did them but haven't the time now to find the link. Bank Holiday + kids means no me time!
Quickly, I did mine without taking the tyres off but just took the pressure out. The bolts can be bought from a guy in Holland who will also hire you the special tools to remove the bolts. It''s not cheap as although the nut & bolts, in stainless, are only around £1.50 each there's a lot of them.
I took three off from one side and three off from the opposite side and polished the rim in the gap, then put one back on each side and removed another, polished and so on moving in one direction so that the removed bolts are always opposite one another.
The polish you will need will depend on how bad they are but I finished off with a set of 3 liquid polishes from the Brilliant range. I cut some mohair pads to size to make getting into the grooves easier but expect to have no finger prints left when you have finished.
It is a boring job, I did 10 wheels at once, but well worthwhile when you look at the wheels and think how much you have saved.
If you do a search on here you will find quite a bit of info on reurbing the OZ's.
Good luck.
Whale_Tail said:
Thanks for the info ......... People have said about breaking the beading etc. Double dutch to me. More research required.
Bottom line is I want my wheels to look nice. Its all getting a bit technical.
Cillit Bang no good ? Bang and the road grim is gone ?
I wanted to avoid breaking the rims as I have heard so many tales of problems afterwards.Bottom line is I want my wheels to look nice. Its all getting a bit technical.
Cillit Bang no good ? Bang and the road grim is gone ?
The method i described is not hard, just boring.
Feel free to PM me if you want to talk and I will give you my number.
Brian
Does also depend on whether your wheels still have the original lacquer on? This can look dull or split/crack and allow dirt to get in underneath.
This was the case on my old 400SE, so i decided to remove it.
I removed a wheel at a time, masked of the silver painted spokes & centre and then used *paint stripper on the alloy.
The lacquer lifts almost immediately! I then used a stiff brush to get all the lifted lacquer off.
I followed this with a wet/damp sponge to remove the paint stripper & dry cloths to wipe it over.
Once all lacquer removed & the remains of all stripper is gone i spent hours polishing with Solvol. This makes for sore fingers!!
The only problem with following this route & removing the lacquer is the need to keep polishing the alloys as they dull quickly if left. Does look good though if your prepared to put the effort in.
Just to add though, i didn't absolutely drench the wheel with stripper, i just dabbed it on with a small paint brush. I was concerned about getting it into the split part of the rims..wasn't absolutely sure if there was a rubber gasket in between?
This was the case on my old 400SE, so i decided to remove it.
I removed a wheel at a time, masked of the silver painted spokes & centre and then used *paint stripper on the alloy.
The lacquer lifts almost immediately! I then used a stiff brush to get all the lifted lacquer off.
I followed this with a wet/damp sponge to remove the paint stripper & dry cloths to wipe it over.
Once all lacquer removed & the remains of all stripper is gone i spent hours polishing with Solvol. This makes for sore fingers!!
The only problem with following this route & removing the lacquer is the need to keep polishing the alloys as they dull quickly if left. Does look good though if your prepared to put the effort in.
Just to add though, i didn't absolutely drench the wheel with stripper, i just dabbed it on with a small paint brush. I was concerned about getting it into the split part of the rims..wasn't absolutely sure if there was a rubber gasket in between?
- wear gloves-it burns!
Wow sounds like a right Caffuffle.
I am as handy as a snake in a coma, so can anyone tell me what is available for a wedge owner that cant DIY and needs someone else to refurb the wheels.
What levels of work can be done ? Refurb -vs- Cleaning
Anyone know anyone near Chelmsford ?
I guess I want the work done with tyres on if possible.
Many thanks as ever
I am as handy as a snake in a coma, so can anyone tell me what is available for a wedge owner that cant DIY and needs someone else to refurb the wheels.
What levels of work can be done ? Refurb -vs- Cleaning
Anyone know anyone near Chelmsford ?
I guess I want the work done with tyres on if possible.
Many thanks as ever
I had mine done at Rochford Tyres, although it was a few years ago now. They did not take the wheels apart, just did them in one piece. They painted the inner section and diamond cut the outer part. I thought they did a great job and was very happy.
I also recommend The Fullbridge Restoration Company in Maldon. I've had other wheels done there (as well as various bits of bodywork and paintwork) and they always do a top job.
I also recommend The Fullbridge Restoration Company in Maldon. I've had other wheels done there (as well as various bits of bodywork and paintwork) and they always do a top job.
Hiya,
Yep, it was my 400...now belongs to B@man here on PH.
Rochford Tyres did the work. I can't remember the exact cost but I think it was around £40 per wheel (mind you, just thought, that was about 10 years ago now...crikey time has flown!!) I then got a local graphics company to make up some new OZ Racing decals for a few quid.
Good luck with yours!
Yep, it was my 400...now belongs to B@man here on PH.
Rochford Tyres did the work. I can't remember the exact cost but I think it was around £40 per wheel (mind you, just thought, that was about 10 years ago now...crikey time has flown!!) I then got a local graphics company to make up some new OZ Racing decals for a few quid.
Good luck with yours!
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