WP0ZZZ

I would like to get my Club Sport wheels re-anodized but I'm afraid that my local shops may not know how to reproduce the original finish from Porsche.

Any clue about what should I ask them to do in terms of color, thickness, etc.?

BrianG

Re-anodizing does not often produce a nice finish. As the process is an oxidation process, the old anodizing will interfere if it is not completely removed. This is not an easy task.

DeWolf

I had my S4 wheels media blasted with garnet to remove the old ano. Then sanded them with 1200 wet and dry, but sanded them dry. they came out as smooth as a 19 year olds butt. I think I'm gunna get them painted this time around.

Ladybug83

Al Reed Polishing in Anaheim, Ca.

They know what you need

Rob Edwards

Yes, Al Reed, his wife Diane and their crew do nice work.

WP0ZZZ

Thanks all for your input!

My thoughts were along the lines that you mention: first media blasting to remove original anodized surface followed by re-anodizing with the correct color, thickness, etc.

I need to find someone with the skills of Al Reed in Europe. Anaheim is 6000 miles from where I am!

Peter F

I'm about to do the same job on my CS wheels.
I also have another challenge which is removing the tyre pressure monitors.
Which I believe requires a Porsche special tool.

Rob Edwards

You can remove the RDK sensors with a channellock pliers if you're very lucky and the rings are not too corroded, start soaking them with penetrating oil (or Acetone/ATF) right now. Worst case you'll have to chisel the threaded rings off, they're still available new (928 361 203 01) but are expensive (thanks, 959 tax....)

The proper tools are also available, 9273 and 9274.

Ghosteh

I had a set of gold flats done about 13 years ago by a company in Indianapolis. They stripped & blasted them, polished the faces, and then anodized. Turned out excellent! The also did the center caps.

I have no idea of the specs of the process, but they seemed to know what to do.
I haven't seen flats painted, but I can't imagine it would be possible to create the same correct look with paint. Somehow, the gold anodizing just looked "right".

Peter F

Thanks Rob,

I tried with pliers and no luck unfortunately.
Checking with Porsche here in Sweden if i can borrow the tool needed from them.(looks like 9273 from your picture)

Tim Cooper

The tools are still available, i'll root out the invoice next time i'm in the office and post part number.

Apologies if I bought the last pair!

My theory was that if I can get all the nuts off undamaged i'll save more than tool cost as well as knuckle skin.

First pair are soaking at the moment.

GeorgeM

000 721 927 30 Porsche tool 9273 (sensor removal socket) about $100
000 721 927 40 Porsche tool 9274 (retaining ring removal socket) about $60