KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 is there any chance of getting the life back out of this wheel? i ran these in the mud and my one wheel got scratched BAD! :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 no one has any ideas? i guess its too bad to recover :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 70'sChevyGirl Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Junkman. Where are you?? :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Don't lose hope. We're conferencing about what to do. Hold on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'm guessing they are not clear coated, correct ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'm guessing they are not clear coated, correct ? i think they are, im not exactly sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If they are you can treat them just like paint Just use a MF applicator with some SHR or FMP and see what you can get off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 If they are you can treat them just like paint Just use a MF applicator with some SHR or FMP and see what you can get off think so? ive tried using chrome polishes from other brands and they didnt seem to help at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 On the same rims ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 yep, tried turtlewax chrome polish lol didnt help a thing. ive tried various eagleone products and Zymol i think also. nothing did the trick =( i cant find out if they are clearcoated or not, is there any way to tell by looking?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well if they were they probably arn't anymore after using chrome polish on them. Lets see what some of the Detailing Advisers have to say. But I would think since you have already tried those products go ahead and try some SHR on a small spot and see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well if they were they probably arn't anymore after using chrome polish on them. Lets see what some of the Detailing Advisers have to say. But I would think since you have already tried those products go ahead and try some SHR on a small spot and see what happens ill give it a shot tomorrow, after they get a scrub with GWC :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Good luck, keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Baron_Von_Awesome Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 The lighting isn't too spectacular, but it looks like you have some serious pitting going on there. Seeing that they're forged wheels, there's not going to be too much you can do for it other than to take it to a rim repair specialist. Adam's products will clean it up a bit, but the pitting needs to be fully addressed before it starts cracking and peeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Agreed... not much any product is going to be able to do for the pitting. I highly doubt those are clear coated, to address the scratches you might try Adams Metal Polish and a mothers powercone. Speaking of which, Adam: When the hell are you gonna come out with something like the powerball or powercone to add to the line? I think it'd make a great addition to the catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Are they chrome or polished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Speaking of which, Adam: When the hell are you gonna come out with something like the powerball or powercone to add to the line? I think it'd make a great addition to the catalog. There was one in the works, but it had shedding issues. I think that one got scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Are they chrome or polished? chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DenaliDan Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Those look like mine used to and it seems that the clearcoat is damaged. I took mine to a wheel refinisher and just had them redone without the clear. Now the outer rim is just polished aluminum. As far as the outer rim, they basically just sanded the clearcoat off and smoothed it out. Nothing I couldn't have done myself but less work for the pros who have the right tools and experience. I don't have any before photos but if I did, the damage would look pretty much the same as yours. Here are some photos after the refinishing. I took these after I polished a small section to show the difference made by the polish I was using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Those look like mine used to and it seems that the clearcoat is damaged. I took mine to a wheel refinisher and just had them redone without the clear. Now the outer rim is just polished aluminum. As far as the outer rim, they basically just sanded the clearcoat off and smoothed it out. Nothing I couldn't have done myself but less work for the pros who have the right tools and experience. I don't have any before photos but if I did, the damage would look pretty much the same as yours. Here are some photos after the refinishing. I took these after I polished a small section to show the difference made by the polish I was using. wow, that looks great. im still waiting to get an email from Procomp to see if i can get my money back or something. they have a 3 year chrome finish warranty. and ive had them for not even a year ps. SHR did NOTHING, am i doing something wrong with the application of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 wow, that looks great. im still waiting to get an email from Procomp to see if i can get my money back or something. they have a 3 year chrome finish warranty. and ive had them for not even a year ps. SHR did NOTHING, am i doing something wrong with the application of it? If their pitting you won't be able to do anything with them...hope they can do something for you at Procomp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KodiakBlack Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 If their pitting you won't be able to do anything with them...hope they can do something for you at Procomp im aware i wont be able to do much about the physical pitting of the chrome. i just want the shine from the chrome back! it looks like a dull polished wheel from all the scratches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 im aware i wont be able to do much about the physical pitting of the chrome. i just want the shine from the chrome back! it looks like a dull polished wheel from all the scratches! Well hell, if that is all you want to do, get some of the Adam's Chrome Polish, the new focal pads and a drill and go at it! They'll shine up big time but you'll forever be repeating that ritual often to keep them looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 they have a 3 year chrome finish warranty. and ive had them for not even a year ps. SHR did NOTHING, am i doing something wrong with the application of it? Ok, so they actually are Chrome. That would explain why SHR had no affect I doubt they will do much for you from a warranty point of view as they will say you damaged them mudding. I hope I am wrong :xfingers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ok, so they actually are Chrome. That would explain why SHR had no affect I doubt they will do much for you from a warranty point of view as they will say you damaged them mudding. I hope I am wrong :xfingers: Anyway to get out of a wrrenty bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Adam's Chrome Polish and a Power Ball. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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is there any chance of getting the life back out of this wheel? i ran these in the mud and my one wheel got scratched BAD!
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