Refinishing stock wheels - also cracked wheel ??
08-29-2021, 08:58 PM
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Refinishing stock wheels - also cracked wheel ??
Is there an "accepted" way to refinish stock wheels? I guess I am asking if a future buyer would expect a particular process to keep them as close as possible to original - obviously I want it to look good for me as well for as long as I own it. Thanks for suggestions. I can just take it to my local wheel shop if that's the answer.
I have a wheel that was obtained used because the original cracked (not sure how). Can a stock wheel with a hairline crack be repaired?
I have a wheel that was obtained used because the original cracked (not sure how). Can a stock wheel with a hairline crack be repaired?
08-29-2021, 09:06 PM
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OEM wheels are paint, Forgeline wheels are powdercoated. Powder is more durable to rock chips. As with almost anything preparation is key.
As for the cracked wheel, you can cut of the top third of the wheel and turn it into a shelf. Just seen that done on a turbo wheel.
As for the cracked wheel, you can cut of the top third of the wheel and turn it into a shelf. Just seen that done on a turbo wheel.
08-29-2021, 09:08 PM
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Some powder coat. Some paint. Mine were powder coated black but the previous owner. Finish has held up very well. I will eventually, likely, go back to silver and will find the most reputable shop in the area and use whichever process they recommend and stand behind.
Some will tell you that powder coating compromises the structural integrity of the wheel. But most shops will powder coat.
Most buyers will not care as long as the wheels are of a good finish. It’s relatively accepted that wheels will need to be refinished at some point due to chipping or curbing. It’s different than original paint on metal panels of the car where some buyers only want original paint.
Regarding the crack, I cannot help you there but I wouldn’t want a cracked wheel repaired. A bent wheel, sure. But I wouldn’t feel comfortable with a cracked wheel. Shops will repair that though. Again if they can assure you that their process will be safe for you to drive at high speed, then you can consider it. A member here may have a spare available. You can also check eBay (if you trust the seller). A new OEM wheel from Porsche is around $1500 last I checked.
Some will tell you that powder coating compromises the structural integrity of the wheel. But most shops will powder coat.
Most buyers will not care as long as the wheels are of a good finish. It’s relatively accepted that wheels will need to be refinished at some point due to chipping or curbing. It’s different than original paint on metal panels of the car where some buyers only want original paint.
Regarding the crack, I cannot help you there but I wouldn’t want a cracked wheel repaired. A bent wheel, sure. But I wouldn’t feel comfortable with a cracked wheel. Shops will repair that though. Again if they can assure you that their process will be safe for you to drive at high speed, then you can consider it. A member here may have a spare available. You can also check eBay (if you trust the seller). A new OEM wheel from Porsche is around $1500 last I checked.
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08-29-2021, 09:18 PM
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Is there an "accepted" way to refinish stock wheels? I guess I am asking if a future buyer would expect a particular process to keep them as close as possible to original - obviously I want it to look good for me as well for as long as I own it. Thanks for suggestions. I can just take it to my local wheel shop if that's the answer.
I have a wheel that was obtained used because the original cracked (not sure how). Can a stock wheel with a hairline crack be repaired?
I have a wheel that was obtained used because the original cracked (not sure how). Can a stock wheel with a hairline crack be repaired?
Weldcraft Wheels
I honestly cannot tell you the number of wheels that he has cut, widened, changed offsets (front space/back space), customized, and repaired, etc. for me. Including when I had multiple track cars. I recently sold a car that he had made custom width wheels for 21+ years ago I think. He has been doing this longer than most of the hacks in this business have been alive.
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cbracerx (08-30-2021)
08-29-2021, 10:11 PM
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Thanks much! I think I will try to have the good but marred wheel repainted then and keep the cracked wheel. I appreciate the recommendation on Weldcraft - a craftsman in Detroit would for sure know his stuff! (I'm originally from Michigan).
09-01-2021, 01:07 AM
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Try Jim (owner) at Weldcraft in Livonia, MI; Good Detroit guy.
Weldcraft Wheels
I honestly cannot tell you the number of wheels that he has cut, widened, changed offsets (front space/back space), customized, and repaired, etc. for me. Including when I had multiple track cars. I recently sold a car that he had made custom width wheels for 21+ years ago I think. He has been doing this longer than most of the hacks in this business have been alive.
Weldcraft Wheels
I honestly cannot tell you the number of wheels that he has cut, widened, changed offsets (front space/back space), customized, and repaired, etc. for me. Including when I had multiple track cars. I recently sold a car that he had made custom width wheels for 21+ years ago I think. He has been doing this longer than most of the hacks in this business have been alive.
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09-04-2021, 06:16 PM
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