Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) I know of a couple people wanting to do this so to save me repeating myself here's how I'm doing it/done it. Will carry on updating as I go.... The Wheels Breaking em down and stripping the clear coat Need 10mm 12 point socket Socket Extension Wheels Misc Cleaning Products Paint Stripper Fixing Curb Marks For scratches less than 2mm deep I've sanded out the marks with 220grit The bigger gashes shown in the first pictures will have a bit of welding done to fill them up. Polishing Need: Wet Sand 400 800 1000 Autosol Mothers Power Polishing Ball Sanded to a satin type finish After polishing Painting The Centers I had the centers acid dipped. Left center had been dipped. Since the centers were dipped I figured I'd need some anti corrosive; Etch Primer and center primered Paint colour: Reassembly Haven't got to this yet.... That's all for now Edited November 14, 2010 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) Sweeet..Liking the DIY approach, Good on you Lucan. Edited November 6, 2010 by APT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Damn im kicking myself for selling my set, that stripped lip looks amazing compared to the original. Where did you get this set from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 This is going to be awesome! I need to get two refurbed and this will be great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Damn im kicking myself for selling my set, that stripped lip looks amazing compared to the original. Where did you get this set from? I brought them over from the US in a family members container, shipping for free = win Originally from a damaged 528i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 And I have heard some say you can't refurbish 2 piece rims yourself. Ha, well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 14, 2010 A little more updated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted November 14, 2010 This is awesome. Giving me enthusiasm to get my ass into gear and sort out the situation I got going on in the wheel department on the 39. Top notch mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Nice one! This has given me some motivation to refurb mine. Just wish I could find some 9" style 5 rear outter barrels first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 Blackie -Just wondering how many torques you used to re-tighten the bolts on holding the inner halves. I've seen figures of 34 - 38nm if re-using the old bolts with loctite blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 I tightened all to around 20nm, left them a while, then up to 28. I really didn't want to snap bolts, and read this was what someone else had done successfully. Worked for me too so all is good. Need to find pictures to finish this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Pretty impressive dude. How many weekends ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 cheers for that, i'll follow suit. Never going to wheelfixit again for repairs.... I tightened all to around 20nm, left them a while, then up to 28. I really didn't want to snap bolts, and read this was what someone else had done successfully. Worked for me too so all is good. Need to find pictures to finish this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Blackie, did u end up clear coating the outer lips? If so how are they holding up? Have seen reports of the clear coats cracking upon re-assembly or soon after fitting to vehicles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Nope didn't use clear after polishing...If you don't like cleaning your wheels every 2nd week I would consider some kind of protective coat though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
