istundra

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Hello All,

I just picked up a set of 18x9 JDM OEM Wheels in it's RAW form. New. Fresh from factory when they were in production.

-OEM Finish



If you notice the picture below, the face has a very good sheen. In contrast, look at the cut outs from the aluminum; it is completely raw.

I tried polishing it with Mothers Polishing Ball and their solution. After 15 minutes in, i decided to pull the plug. Too much effort. I will plan to have those areas in grey color and smoke the whole face for a complete gunmetal look.

What do you guys think?
My actual wheel -

jcat_350

i'd say its better to powdercoat them. go gunmetal on the face and black on the inserts, would look really good

istundra

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Yes thank you for the response.

Ideally, I want to take advantage of it's RAW form and keep the face polished.

I'm trying to achieve Polish Face w/ Gunmetal inserts and finished with a black pearl clear.

plus.. i've heard that aftermarket powder coating may weakin the wheel..

DangGS3

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i kinda like the polish look. i say keep them that color! whats the offset on those by the way?

istundra

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+45MM. Factory offset.

jcat_350

oh, well polished face and black powdercoat the inserts would look good too. I dont see how powdercoating could weaken the wheel, it's just electrostatic paint...

istundra

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Just came back from wheel techniques:
-Polish the fine scratches from the face
-Paint the windows gunmetal grey
-Powder coat clear (black pearl)
-Paint the inside of the barrel
-Mount and balance 4 tires.

$520 for all 4 wheels. What do you guys think? Says it takes 5 business days.

ZippyGuy

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I'd say you have a great strategy. Those wheels are going to look HOT!!

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

either leave them like they are or powder coat the backing....

good find btw

sleeper408

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This is what I've read and heard from experts during my research so far-- Wheels that are cast and aren't made from a high-grade aluminum alloy has many impurities in the metal. During the heating process of powdercoating, the temp. is much higher than when just "baking" the paint onto wheels. This high heat tends to weaken the wheel because of the impurities. Forged wheels made from 6061-T6 alloy tend to come out fine. Other wheels, not so good.

JoelGs

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that a nice OEM rims.. how much did you get it for?..I would prefer silver polish myself..and powder coated the inner indentation, that's my $0.02

istundra

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So, i dropped off the wheels for them to be finished as I have mentioned earlier.

Just to share the weight of the wheels. 23lbs.


on my truck.


Wish me luck. i hope it turns out well.

MJImport

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I like a raw polished look myself.
Nice lookin wheels!

ceelo

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I think they are ugly and you should just sell them to me (j/k) .

Those are going to look awsome once they are finished. I want to see the finished product mounted up

habeeb89

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I'm leaning towards the stock polished look.