TheLazyRocket Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 What would be the best way to restore my 97 Cutlass Supreme SL 16 aluminum rims? They need some serious help! I it bought like this and I don't know much about restoration, any tips would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_mezz Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 It doesn't look like they're rusty, I'd use a scotch brite pad to scuff them and get rid of any loose flakes of paint, then rattle can them. I 've had good results with duplicolor wheel paint, I like their aluminum color and have had good luck with their clear coat too. Same process for the plastic lug covers. Oh, and mask off the tires with some of that blue or green painters tape. make one lap around the wheel with short pieces of tape on the tire, then tape some newspaper to that to finish covering the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLazyRocket Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hey thanks j_mezz for the reply. I think I will try your way, sounds not too expensive its doable thanks. When I got time ill show a before and after pic. So do scuff pad then duplicolor paint AND clear coat done... Oh, and how far do you think 1 can will go 1 or 2 rims or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 for what it's worth, my 18s on the GTP are rattle canned, and they came out pretty darn good. I actually did them twice, wasn't happy with the first color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLazyRocket Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 for what it's worth, my 18s on the GTP are rattle canned, and they came out pretty darn good. I actually did them twice, wasn't happy with the first color. Sick ride looks great. How far would one can get you 1 or 2 rims or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Duplicolor wheel paint holds up really good, that's what mine are done with as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 my 18s on the GTP are rattle canned  really? they looked powdercoated.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_mezz Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I would probably 2-coat both the clear and silver. Use light coats though, especially for the clear which all seem to run more than the color coats (less so with the duplicolor clear but still, keep it thin). Â Oh, and you might be able to get it done with one can of each but I would suggest getting 2 of each. They spray better when they're full. I've had a couple of times where it's starting to get empty and it sputters when you aim it down. Â Before and afters are a must! Good luck! Edited September 12, 2013 by j_mezz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would have them powdercoated. If you have the money to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Powder coat! Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnetteStump Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I recently used lacquer remover (purchased from Auto Zone) to remove the clear coat from mine. I applied it with a microfiber cloth and rubbed it off. It took several evenings working at it but they look great. The clear coat on mine was deteriorated and it made the wheels look like they needed painted. The silver paint is still in great condition. You would not believe the difference it made. I have driven it all summer without any issues. Maybe what you see is the clear coat deteriorating and not the silver paint. It would be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I painted my lug nut caps with Duplicolor wheel paint and they've held up amazingly for over a decade. This stuff, you can get it pretty much anywhere. http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheelCoating/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988PhantomFE3 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I got 2 wheels I'm not going to use. You can have them if you pay for shipping, but I will have to get something to hold the car up. Let me know, I'm sending off 4 PIE Wheels do get redone, so I don't need these man. 360-434-5800 ED Â Let me find the link to one of my other post for you to view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLazyRocket Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Finally had time to do my project, thanks for all the tips. I like the results... Oh and I did the brake calipers too while I had the wheels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Nice work. Million times better. What did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_mezz Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLazyRocket Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks...I used Dupli-color wheel paint(silver) and Dupli-color brake caliper paint(red) about $5-$6 bucks each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l67ss Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Same recipe i used on my old gp torque stars Thanks...I used Dupli-color wheel paint(silver) and Dupli-color brake caliper paint(red) about $5-$6 bucks each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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