polishing factory 80 wheels

98LimitedCustomized · 06-30-08, 06:51 PM

Has anyone polished their stock wheels? My clear coat is looking rough and showing oxidation, I was considering polishing them to a high shine and then putting on a fresh clear coat. Also, while the face of the wheel is smooth, the other areas that are rough could possibly be sanded smooth and polished? I think they are a very attractive wheel, any help would be appreciated.

Doc · 06-30-08, 08:29 PM

Just get 'em chromed and be done with it.

-Spike- · 06-30-08, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

Just get 'em chromed and be sorry for the rest of your life.

Fixed.

-Spike

98LimitedCustomized · 06-30-08, 11:51 PM

Yeah, not a fan of chrome, they never last a winter before being rusty. Nobody has wanted shiny OEM wheels?

JO MAOMA · 07-01-08, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 98LimitedCustomized

Nobody has wanted shiny OEM wheels?

yah, this guy did...

...I'm kidding, I'm kidding.

Miescha · 07-01-08, 10:38 AM

I'd actually like to make mine look like the two-tone wheels that *I think* came on the 40th anniversary edition. I just don't know how this was done at the factory. From reading here on mud, I know others have rattled canned them and I think others have even powder-coated the wheels.

I'm up for anything, I just don't know what is the best approach - if cost is not the primary factor (its always a factor, or I'd just go in search of new from the factory wheels).

Tapage · 07-01-08, 11:57 AM

I would do this job .. primer removal spray, then I found that Mothers have a " ball " and a alum polish paste that it's designed for roller ball use .. you can attach the ball to any drill. I will do that in a few weeks ( when get's free time )

jfz80 · 07-01-08, 12:59 PM

there are several write-ups and threads by folks that have refurbished their wheels... without taking the easy route of flat black (which is a color ya know) it might even be in FAQ

peepers and landtank had theirs powdercoated, as well as a guy in the for sale section w/a set of 5 and i think they all came out great. Local place here in NC is 40 bux a wheel for 80 wheels. this includes media blasting, outgassing (necessary for cast wheels) and powder.

trying to remember who has just refreshed theirs.... perhaps Raudrigh, or Airlaird (looks like all his pics are gone)
heres a couple to start... http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post3309063
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...s-repaint.html
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ed-wheels.html

or just search wheels in 80's tech when you got some time

06-30-08, 06:51 PM	#1
98LimitedCustomized IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	polishing factory 80 wheels Has anyone polished their stock wheels? My clear coat is looking rough and showing oxidation, I was considering polishing them to a high shine and then putting on a fresh clear coat. Also, while the face of the wheel is smooth, the other areas that are rough could possibly be sanded smooth and polished? I think they are a very attractive wheel, any help would be appreciated.

06-30-08, 08:29 PM	#2
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,446	Just get 'em chromed and be done with it. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

07-01-08, 10:38 AM	#6
Miescha Guy Fawkes Lives! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO TLCA# 8094 Posts: 974	I'd actually like to make mine look like the two-tone wheels that I think came on the 40th anniversary edition. I just don't know how this was done at the factory. From reading here on mud, I know others have rattled canned them and I think others have even powder-coated the wheels. I'm up for anything, I just don't know what is the best approach - if cost is not the primary factor (its always a factor, or I'd just go in search of new from the factory wheels). __________________ *1996 FZJ80* (original owner) Black & Oak, 105k miles with factory F/R lockers, CDL switch, hand throttle, OME Springs & Shocks, ARB, Warn M12000, Milford Barrier, Dual Optima Blues, extended breathers, OEM dash cupholder, 285/75/16 BFG AT, Landtank seat rails, Slee AC dryer & T-case skid plates, Slee light & aux harnesses, Slee SS brake lines (frame->axle->caliper), V-1 with remote display, Icom IC-7000, Yaesu 8900R, Cobra 75wstx, Larsen NMO-2/70 & NMO-27, 100-series pads

07-01-08, 12:59 PM	#8
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,665	there are several write-ups and threads by folks that have refurbished their wheels... without taking the easy route of flat black (which is a color ya know) it might even be in FAQ peepers and landtank had theirs powdercoated, as well as a guy in the for sale section w/a set of 5 and i think they all came out great. Local place here in NC is 40 bux a wheel for 80 wheels. this includes media blasting, outgassing (necessary for cast wheels) and powder. trying to remember who has just refreshed theirs.... perhaps Raudrigh, or Airlaird (looks like all his pics are gone) heres a couple to start... http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post3309063 http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...s-repaint.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ed-wheels.html or just search wheels in 80's tech when you got some time __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored,37'd, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35' (for sale) 92 P/U stock, lil lady owned, gas miser/DD/worker aka tiny tim Last edited by jfz80; 07-01-08 at 01:46 PM.

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06-30-08, 11:51 PM	#4
98LimitedCustomized IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	Yeah, not a fan of chrome, they never last a winter before being rusty. Nobody has wanted shiny OEM wheels?