GTR rims - stained from brake dust

[Robo]

Hi All,

It seems that over the years of washing my car the front rims (R33 GTR rims) have permanent stains from brake dust..

They are slightly dull (if you know what I mean). It is probably because I washed the wheels once or twice when they were still warm (not often) and I have really dusty brake pads.

I have tried everything that I can think of, even tried cut and polish (kind of worked but still dull).

Any suggestions?

Is there places that will strip them and re-paint the wheels? (or something similar to bring the new back to the wheels)

Best regards

Rob

[maccattack]

Best thing to do is probably get them refurbished. I know in Brisvegas we have a number of firms who will repair and refurb rims. No doubt you have a hell of a lot more in Sydney. I just had a quick look on the web and found www.rebelwheels.com.au/ who look as though they do what you are looking for.

No doubt if you have alook yourself you will find a few more.

As far as cost, I had a rim repaired and repainted in Bris, which cost me $40.

Looked brand new when they had finished with it.

[Robo]

Thanks for your reply,

Just wanted to see if anyone can recommend someone.. Prefer to take it to a place someone can recommend or have used before..

Thanks again

Rob

[Sydneykid]

The MagMan does our race wheels, he is at Bankstown. Good job and not too expensive.

[bbenny]

i had the same prob with my old std wheels and found that going hard with autosol metal polish made them look like new, i would do that once every 6 months. you might use a whole tube for all your wheels, but its much cheaper than paying a wheel refurbisher to do it.

otherwise i have once had some rims powder coated, doesnt cost much at all, i think it was about $200 for all 4.

but after about a year or two i noticed some cracks in the paint, so maybe its not a long term thing.

[knore]

Best thing to do is probably get them refurbished. I know in Brisvegas we have a number of firms who will repair and refurb rims. No doubt you have a hell of a lot more in Sydney. I just had a quick look on the web and found www.rebelwheels.com.au/ who look as though they do what you are looking for.

No doubt if you have alook yourself you will find a few more.

As far as cost, I had a rim repaired and repainted in Bris, which cost me $40.

Looked brand new when they had finished with it.

Whered u get your rims painted in bris mate?

I wouldnt mine getting my nismo's painted and polished

[SKY031]

Try cleaning them with kerosene on a rag.... but DO NOT let it touch the tyres.

[maccattack]

Whered u get your rims painted in bris mate?

I wouldnt mine getting my nismo's painted and polished

I had it fixed at a place in Bowen Hills but I'm stuffed if I can remember their name. I'll keep looking, but in the meantime check out http://www.depuluwheels.com/ as they have a very good reputation. Not too sure about prices, but give them a call.

[knore]

I had it fixed at a place in Bowen Hills but I'm stuffed if I can remember their name. I'll keep looking, but in the meantime check out http://www.depuluwheels.com/ as they have a very good reputation. Not too sure about prices, but give them a call.

Sweet thanks for that, they look pretty descent