Anyone tried to repair a wheel themselves......successfully?

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

The second pic is about as a bad as mine was.
Bit of time and care and you will get it looking much better
Post some pics when you're done

will do - just ordered all the necessary stuff... Will keep you posted....

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

Started working on wheels - when I grab 5 mins ... Will post when are looking better....i am finding that after sanding and polishing that there is a distinct difference between the brushed alloy finish and the smooth chrome finish where i've sanded....any ideas or suggestions to avoid or blend in?

[chud786]

There will always be a difference
Diamond cut are done on a lathe so you get grooves or a groove like a record
and this will reflect light differently to a smooth surface
I just tried to blend the surfaces over a couple of inches using very fine wet/dry
going in the direction of the diamond cut.
You will always see it because you know it's there and your eye will be drawn to it
but most people won't notice unless they are closely inspecting the wheel
It will look better than a scuff whatever

[Chris_Blue]

Very good job Chud- well done you

[chud786]

Cheers Chris

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

There will always be a difference
Diamond cut are done on a lathe so you get grooves or a groove like a record
and this will reflect light differently to a smooth surface
I just tried to blend the surfaces over a couple of inches using very fine wet/dry
going in the direction of the diamond cut.
You will always see it because you know it's there and your eye will be drawn to it
but most people won't notice unless they are closely inspecting the wheel
It will look better than a scuff whatever

Thats good advice - using the 2000 grit sandpaper does help and removes some of the minor scrapes that are on there too....still working on - work in progress.... Thanks again chud

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

So here's one of the wheels attempted....not even going to try again with my nsf - got knocked again last week after hours of painstaking work....

3 out of 4 ok....not going to moan..

[chud786]

Good work Paul
I suppose knocks are going to happen in your line of work
no point stressing over it!

[lfcrule1972]

Looks really good Paul !

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

Thanks folks - just going to leave the rest...spent too much time on it already!!!

[gmt234]

Here's my front n/s wheel, had 65000 miles of abuse, was in a right state, big scrapes around entire circumferance, (sorry no before pics)
Had it done at Dealer, by sub contractor, cost £55.

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

£55 - money well spent it looks like....fab!!