Brian Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 As some of you might know, I have a set of gloss black Saleen wheels (18x9 / 18x10) which basically aren't going anywhere anytime soon. I have thought about having them refinished but was wondering if they can be refinished in the "polished" finish? I looked into having them refinished in Chrome and the price was more than what I'd pay for brand new wheels with brand new tires so that's just not an option.Apologize in advance for the lack of knowledge in this department.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I think the can I'll post a link to a place that does it later. Least I think they do it lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tap-Dat-Ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Lol so what are you asking? Can they do it? How to do it?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 This is the company that is doing my parts right now http://boneheadperformance.com/color-charts/. If you scroll down they have a "Single Stage Reflective Chrome" color that might be what you're looking for. I'm sure other companies that do a lot of powdercoating in your area would be able to do something similar if not the same. According to their price list it's about $86 per wheel which isn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Bryan I asked if it can be done. I'm torn between selling the wheels or having them finished in polished. I have someone who is offering me 425 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 This is what I was trying to replicate: http://www.cjponyparts.com/wheel-18-x9-saleen-style-polished-1994-2004/p/W213/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oo gotcha. At what I'm sure you're wanting to spend if not Powdercoating then id sell them and get polished ones. You won't find yourself needing to touch them up every other minute with Powdercoating Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l-general-discussion/666933-finally-re-polished-my-saleens.html get too it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Is $425 shipped a good deal for the Saleens? Might just sell them and buy whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 save money for BBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Soldier Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 you told me you sold em :cold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 NOOOO I said I had a buyer.... he backed out I don't post over "there" anymore. You still want them bro? We need a better way to keep in touch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 After talking with Bryan I might try to strip the black paint then hand polish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 =d be a man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Haha which would mean do what I just said ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Honestly if you can sell them for $400+ I would do it and buy the ones you posted.If you try the DIY route and don't get it right, you'll hate them and won't be able to unload them.Sell for $400+ and save the $80-90 cost of having the pro do it. Those CJPP wheels will be like what/ $650 shipped? You're ahead of the game and get 4 awesome shiny new wheels with next to no effort put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Yeah. Now it's just getting the guy who wanted to buy them to text me back. He was blowing up my phone and I told him I'd let him know because I was in the middle of researching. Think he got mad. I'd end up buying wheels & tires from CJPP if they could get me a 305 for the rear. Either way you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Depending on how hardcore of a DIY perfectionist you are adds to it..I've done DIY projects that came out awesome like a P&P Plenum w/ high temp paint.Then I did one like headlight resto and they're in a box and I bought a new set and ended the nightmare of time wasting.I'd say I'm 75% with DIY projects when I see the results. If it doesn't end up store bought I dump it. But it's the 25% you hate that cost you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Decided to put them up for sale and hope I get a serious buyer. I'll end up ordering polishe Saleens probably whenever that time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Reviving old thread. I think I am going to just strip them and paint them silver since they aren't selling and I don't feel like going through the hassles of shipping, etc. I am able to do the work myself so that should save some money. Just got done pricing tires which came out around $1,000 for Continential DWs. Those are my choice of tire to run if anyone asks, "Why don't you run this tire instead?" etc.Any recommendations / suggestions are accepted although I kind of have an idea of what I'm going to do. Closed my FS thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 When you go to strip the paint, pick up some aircraft stripper. It's nasty stuff, but it will eat right through the old black paint like its nothing. You can get it from advance, vato zone, etc etc. just get a bigger metal container to put your wheels in, then brush it on where you want the paint to come off, wit 10-15 minutes, then go at it with a credit card or something, just make sure to wear gloves because that shit will burn yo ugooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I have had some encounters with airplain stripper. It was poured all over my '96 by some d-bag. That's what I planned to use.You basically typed out the process I was going to do, haha. Luckily my younger brother worked in a body shop for a while so I have him at my disposal for guidance / painting / teaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 i wish they made polished aluminum saleens. if they did in a 19" i'd grab them. are your wheels aluminum brian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 They make polished Saleen wheels but only in 18s.My current Saleens are black. My OEM '95 Cobra wheels are polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I dont think you understand how much work you are in for if you want to strip and hand polish those wheels lolI would sell the other ones and buy the polishes ones IMO.You're gonna end up spending a month on them as well as a decent amount of $$$ on 10 different grits of sandpaper, stripper, and good metal polish aint cheap.Even after all of that, you may not even be happy with the finish you get by hand AND that uncoated polished finish will turn to shit so fast you wont even believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I dont think you understand how much work you are in for if you want to strip and hand polish those wheels lolI would sell the other ones and buy the polishes ones IMO.You're gonna end up spending a month on them as well as a decent amount of $$$ on 10 different grits of sandpaper, stripper, and good metal polish aint cheap.Even after all of that, you may not even be happy with the finish you get by hand AND that uncoated polished finish will turn to shit so fast you wont even believe it.He's not polishing them. He's stripping them and painting them silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 ahh, I see...well I guess that is a lot better than trying to polish them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanticblue98 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Why would he leave the polished wheels unfinished anyway? Clearcoat isn't expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
