FC3S Murray's never ending build.

[FC3S Murray]

Hold on MoFo! I have one more lip to sand and polish. I am awaiting my newly powder coated/cleared centers from Big Sky Perfromance Coatings. PLUS I need to strip the old ass RTV from the rims and polish/clean the 148 bolts!! Needless to say I should have hit up the "refurbish" option when I had the chance.

Fuck it, I saved 300.00$....just lost most of my fingerprints from sanding.


In due time my friends lol

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

Fuck it, I saved 300.00$....just lost most of my fingerprints from sanding.

That's not all a bad thing I lost alot of definition from metal working and general calases. I've been fingerprinted three times now and each time the dude made some snyde remark

[FC3S Murray]

Lol Brian, now you got me thinking what I can get away with...

Thanks for the help with the PM's man. So can I still get Stance CO's from Auto RND for 1000??

[TitaniumTT]

No worries Sean. I dunno about $1000. Call Rishie, that's who I bought them from. It was 2 years ago though sooooooo, I'm willing to bet that the prices changed. Damn, it WAS 2 years ago wasn't it..... shit.

[WE3RX7]

I paid 1280 shipped for Stance GR+ Pros... that was the best price I could find a few months ago when I got mine.

[FC3S Murray]

Man I HATE this winter BS!! Doesn't matter I guess since the FC is wheel-less. I just want to get my rubber, coilovers and wrap up some loose ends and hit the road!!

[FC3S Murray]

Well here is a lttle update:

I finally got my Do-it-yourself wheel refurbish done on my poor condition Work Equips. After 6 grits o sandpaper and sme water and elbow grease, I have to say they came out great. There are some minor imperfections BUT frankly at this point I dont give two shits(it does slightly bother me though).

I had the centers powder coated here in town and he did a wonderful job for the price. I have one face that has some "acne" that hopefully I can wet sand but I am unsure if you can wet sand powder coating.?.?..I think it is in the clear coat, if so no biggy I can fix that.

All the bolts were in rusty shape and only 20 of the 128 came out bad. I had to order 15 more from WORK and they were $20 per 5!!

All that is left is to clean the old silicon off of the rim pieces and seal up. I wonder if I need to remove the powder coating on the outside diameter of the center face to better ensure a seal with the silicone upon assembly...anyone know??


Here are some pics:

Before: bad corrision as you can see






After some sanding at 600 grit(still have 800, 1000, 1500 and 2000 to go




Finished lips and newly coated "darker silver" centers




And the final project





SOO much work but I found it ironic that i had to work for my WORK's HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....
Tires are next: Falken FK-452's in 235/40 and 255/40.

Awaiting money for BC coilovers I am about to buy. Updates soon...........................................:ic on_tup:

[calicrewchief]

Wheels looks great man! Way to put some elbow grease into it.

[FC3S Murray]

Originally Posted by calicrewchief

Wheels looks great man! Way to put some elbow grease into it.

Thanks dude!.......I have no finger prints on my thumb and pointer/middle fingers

No doubt, nice job Sean

Thanks homie!!!



I am still wondering about the powder coat/sealing issue. I will have to research some more.

[TitaniumTT]

No doubt, nice job Sean

[WE3RX7]

Nice job! Would have gone gold, but ya know

Its always nice when you can bring something back like that though and it probably saved you a ton over getting new wheels.


On the powdercoating question, I've never had to seal a PC part against a non-PC part but I would think you would be ok to not sand it off. The only catch would be that the PC was applied properly and is level...if it has any dips/changes in elevation I would sand it off to be safe.

[djmtsu]

Damn those look nice. Good work on your WORKs.

Makes me want to take apart those SSR's.........

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Nice job! Would have gone gold, but ya know

Bill, I'ma go rent me a trailer and I'll see you in the morning so we can load your car up, bring to the land of good taste and you can go buy a scubie

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

On the powdercoating question, I've never had to seal a PC part against a non-PC part but I would think you would be ok to not sand it off. The only catch would be that the PC was applied properly and is level...if it has any dips/changes in elevation I would sand it off to be safe.

Agreed, as long as the coating is level, it shouldn't be a problem, however, if it went on thick, it may need to come down a bit.

Out of curiosity, as this was the debate that got me banned on the evil forum for calling out a newb on the subject, what temp were the centers baked too? was the temp brought down gradually? If you heat AL too much and/or bring it down too fast, you temper the material making it weaker. Now, I'm no metalurgist so I don't know the exact temps, but I do know that a standard powder like mine, that has to be baked @ 450*F is way to hot to use with wheels.

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Damn those look nice. Good work on your WORKs.

Makes me want to take apart those SSR's.........

SSR's you say You've got 3 months DJ!

[FC3S Murray]

I will have to ask what he baked it at. PC is SO common on alum wheels you think this issue would have been brought up many times. hmm...



I bet DJ's SSR's turn out sweet! It will be nice to see what color he changes them.

[WE3RX7]

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

I bet DJ's SSR's turn out sweet! It will be nice to see what color he changes them.

Better be GOLD!!!