FC3S Murray's never ending build.

FC3S Murray · 01-20-2010, 10:42 PM

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:

01-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
FC3S Murray frustrated! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 611 Rep Power: 17	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: __________________ Same pig, new soul Last edited by FC3S Murray; 01-20-2010 at 10:59 PM.