First time refinishing wheels (progress thread)

[AnchorsAweigh]

I've been wanting to try my hand at this for a long time and finally got an opportunity when I got these In on a trade to "sweetin the deal"
AMG Aero 1s 17x8.5 et17/18


IMAG0751 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

First I took them apart after spending $50 on the tools for the OZ bolts...

Now here's the lips

IMAG0766 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

You could say the clear is going lol


IMAG0767 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

One is damaged beyond repair, got a new lip on the way already


IMAG0768 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

Apparently the original owner got these color matched to his merc back in the day, debating on what to do with the faces


IMAG0769 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

Only came with three centers, debating on getting a third, or doing a different center


IMAG0770 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

And finally the bag of bolts, all 140 of em, a few need some soaking to get rid of the rust spots, maybe even replacing


IMAG0771 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

Not pictured are the barrels, two need to be replaced due to cracks, might go from 7s to 8s, maybe even 9s!

Currently waiting on my new (to me) lip to show up, I'll probably be striping the faces and lips this weekend. Can't wait! I'll keep this updated as I make more progress

[siopaolover]

nice! always wanted to refinish a set of these, but prices are just too impractical. can't wait to see progress man!

[Tommy604604]

Looking good so far Justin! If you need any help LMK!
heres my write up i did for my Vegas, maybe it will help you out a bit.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50072

[singcaijia]

great.i agree. always wanted to refinish a set of these, but prices are just too impractical. thanks for your sharing

[electricalbox]

Wow, definitely one of the best sets to refinish. Please be sure to check for cracks in the lug holes before you start. Sadly it is a common problem for these beauties. Do work man, these wheels are one of the best sets ever produced by any company. I owned and sold a set, worst decision ever.

[AnchorsAweigh]

Thanks for all the support! Just did my first lip! Need to file down the curbage later

IMAG0791 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

[feijidaxia]

ice! always wanted to refinish a set of these, but prices are just too impractical. can't wait to see progress man!

[AnchorsAweigh]

Sorry for the no updates, been slammed with work. Anyways, did two lips and striped the faces, polished one up a little bit

IMG_20131207_010353. by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr
Wanted to see how they will look, obviously haven't pulled out all the paint yet, trying not to sand them at all so I can keep the machined face

IMG_20131207_202303. by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

[electricalbox]

Looking good!

[JRodigan]

Looks great! I wish I could find a set of these!

[AnchorsAweigh]

These might end up for sale when I'm done, trying to get into a 2002

[AnchorsAweigh]

So I finally figured out how to mirror finish

IMAG0867 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

Need to resand the face tho, has tiny scratches in it :/

[Chasen88]

Looking good though

[AnchorsAweigh]

Thanks, did em again tonight

IMAG0872 by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr

[AnchorsAweigh]

First one done! Test fit tonight!

IMG_20140114_165950. by justinloweasfuuu, on Flickr