Fix rims... or buy new ones?

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Apr 17, 2002 | 06:17 PM
  #1  
Guys-

I used to have a set of 91-92 RS/Z28 rims mounted on my IROC...

Currently, I have IROC rims mounted on.

I really love the 91-92 25th Anniversary style wheels, and the only reason I switched was because they were the version with the white trim on em (yuck).

Now, I'd like to switch back to the 91-92s.. but I want the silver versions.

So I am stuck... should I:

A) Use a remover to take off the white trim on the wheels and turn them into silver versions? (I don't know how much work this would be, but I am guessing alot and I don't want to ruin the rims...)

B) Buy a set of silver 91-92 RS/Z28 rims and sell the ones w/ the white trim. (They are in decent shape, not perfect)

What do you guys think I should do here?

Thanks

-ONE2FLY
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Apr 17, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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I have a set of silver rims on my 91.. really do not care for them. I will be looking at selling them as soon as I get different rims to put on it.
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Apr 17, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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There is a place here in Tampa that refinishes and repairs stock rims. I know that doesn't help you much out there but I just wanted to share costs abd benifits with you. They will repair, round, polish and clear coat your rims for about 500.00 and the clear has a LIFETIME fade crack peel warranty. Look around there and you may fine a shop locally to do it for you. I have seen transwheels work and it's amaizing. Check them out at
www.transwheel.com

I decided to do my own for lack of money. I used stripper I bought at Wal-Mart (brush on kind) and brushed it on all the surfaces. Followed that with a buffing wheel on a drill starting with first stage cleaner and worked my way down. It took about 3 hours per wheel and removed the little ridges left from the machining. I used a strong degreaser to clean everything up and they look unbelievable. You could almost shave in them theyre so nice. I left the silver area in tact and it highlights it nicely. I'm just debating on whether or not to baint them black to bring out the shine more.
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Apr 17, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by Camaro_hunter_d:
I have a set of silver rims on my 91.. really do not care for them. I will be looking at selling them as soon as I get different rims to put on it.
Cool, yeah.. I'm thinkin' just buying a set of silvers and selling the white trims would be the smoothest, least frustrating way..

When you're ready to sell, let me know, I'm interested.

-ONE2FLY
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