NEO auto Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I purchased some Turbine rims today. I plan on restoring them. Not sure which method would be best. I’ve seen seen videos online where people sand blast the rims and then use a special wheel paint. The picture of the single rim is what I believe the rims would look like if I refinished them. I’d either go with this look or get them chrome plated. Also, I am looking for centercaps to go with these rims. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 To restore these to the factory look you would need to blast clean, polish the spokes and outer rim clean and bright, then clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I've seen the center caps on ebay. even an NOS set, although they wanted real money for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I had mine blasted and powdercoated a metal flake silver. Ive had a few sets done like this.Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 As an experiment, I had one soda blasted. Even blasting with baking soda left the flats that are supposed to be polished so blasted that it's going to need a LOT of polishing to bring them back. If you want the wheels to look original, I would not blast -- with anything. Use stripper to remove the remains of the old clearcoat, polish the flats and rim, then apply new clearcoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I had really good luck with my 10 hole rims using stripper as well. Let the chemicals do their thing, neutralize them, then a quick polish, and finish up with s good clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO auto Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 I’ve been sanding with 180 & 220 grit sandpaper. It’s taking FOREVER. After polish, here is what a section looked like. I’m happy how it looks, but it’s taking so long to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 that's why the media blasting is popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lthompson741 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Following, along here. I’ve got 5 or these rims that the clear coat is shot that I want to bring back on day. I’ve was thinking the other night about getting them blasted/powder coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Following. I have a set of 5 on the truck and I think 2 or 3 extras 2 of which are bent. Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 2:23 PM, NEO auto said: I’ve been sanding with 180 & 220 grit sandpaper. It’s taking FOREVER. After polish, here is what a section looked like. I’m happy how it looks, but it’s taking so long to sand. Looks good. Obviously, I need to get busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Make a turntable using an old bearing unit and axle shaft. Media blast. Wash. Cut spokes and rim with coarse Roloc to remove damage. Wash. Paint relief areas between spokes your color of choice. Begin polishing spokes and rim with fine to polishing Roloc, this will also remove over spray from paint, take care because you are also creating a sharp paint line. Wash. Spray clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Make a turntable using an old bearing unit and axle shaft. Media blast. Wash. Cut spokes and rim with coarse Roloc to remove damage. Wash. Paint relief areas between spokes your color of choice. Begin polishing spokes and rim with fine to polishing Roloc, this will also remove over spray from paint, take care because you are also creating a sharp paint line. Wash. Spray clear coat. I'm an idiot. I didnt even think about rolocs. I love those things. Good idea on the turntable. Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Wow! I'm wanting to get on mine. Those looked sweet! I'd be happier with that look over blasting and powder coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblesland Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I've had these turbines for over 10 years and always wanted them black. It was only that I know a guy that did me a solid and sandblasted and powder coated them black for me. I'll be wrapping them with 31's and they look way better then anything I could have ever done. I went the easy route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What is a fair price for powder coating? Local place wants $75 per wheel for one color. Owner says to mask the non-polished areas and do a different color is to labor intensive and triples the price with the intent that no one will ask him to do it. I have two sets of these and want to run them on my MJ and XJ. But they are pretty rough looking. Anymore pics of powdercoated wheels? Prefer a silver for these type of wheels, black is not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 There is always the DIY option, HERE. Costly to start, but gives you so many options down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What is a fair price for powder coating? Local place wants $75 per wheel for one color. Owner says to mask the non-polished areas and do a different color is to labor intensive and triples the price with the intent that no one will ask him to do it. I have two sets of these and want to run them on my MJ and XJ. But they are pretty rough looking. Anymore pics of powdercoated wheels? Prefer a silver for these type of wheels, black is not my cup of tea. Is $75 blasted, washed and powdered?Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, krustyballer16 said: Is $75 blasted, washed and powdered? Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Yes. That's not bad at all Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 6 hours ago, krustyballer16 said: That's not bad at all Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Good to know. I'm getting a Borla header for a 4.0 and 4 CJ steel wheels done now. Depending on how they turn out, I may do the Turbines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, schardein said: Good to know. I'm getting a Borla header for a 4.0 and 4 CJ steel wheels done now. Depending on how they turn out, I may do the Turbines. I didn't comment though I wanted to............. $300 for 4 wheels start to finish is dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I didn't comment though I wanted to............. $300 for 4 wheels start to finish is dirt cheap. Unless you can get it done free...one of the perks of working at a huge fab shop. Lol Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO auto Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Here's how they look now. They still need polished. I'm going to paint the inside of the spokes black. Taped up for painting. I plan on painting this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Lookin' good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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