I have some stock LX450/ 80 series wheels that are corroded considerably in the painted recessed areas. Has anyone had any luck having these refinished? Any referrals in SoCal? On a related note, I have cash if anyone has a clean set of 16x8 LC or LX 80 series wheels.......anyone?
Wheels refinished / refurbished?
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Just satin black powder coat finish. Used PSC in Chino Hills. About $40 a wheel if I recall.
I had a nasty set bead-blasted and then I rattle-canned them with Duplicolor silver wheel paint. That color is almost a perfect match for what the caps are painted with.
lrowe_csp
Too many cruisers, not enough time
And there are many companies out there like "OEMWheels4Less" who will sell you a set of refurbished recoated guaranteed true 16 LC wheels for around $150 a wheel, so if you have any wheels that are beyond bead blasting salvage, you can replace one or all. I did that and then sold my old wheels for $50 each to a friend who was happy to get them as a second set for his snow tires.
I had mine refinshed (incl colured matched paint) locally for $150 ea. I tried for some time to get a used set and the cost here was anywhere from $600 - $800 for a set of 4, so I had them refurbished. Funny thing is I haven't even used them since I later purchased two sets of OEM steelies...
I just went through mine, gave them some love with a combination of scotchbrite pads, "poly" wheels, wire wheels and elbow grease, finished with some flat black and "sand"...
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I just went through mine, gave them some love with a combination of scotchbrite pads, "poly" wheels, wire wheels and elbow grease, finished with some flat black and "sand"...
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That looks awesome!!!
Had mine redone with the inserts painted 40th anniversary style, cost me just under $600.
I got the center caps off ebay and paint-penned the logos black.
I got the center caps off ebay and paint-penned the logos black.
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Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I just purchased a set of refurbished LX450 wheels online for $500 shipped. I will let everyone how they look. Also, I will be listing my current set for sale here as soon as I get the new ones mounted. If anyone is interested, I was thinking $150 for the set, local pick up in Socal.
You can probably get around $250 for all 4. Fair market value. I wouldn't take too much less unless they are royally thrashed and bent.
bluto
More questions than answers.
First in line while waiting for the ad and pics. Thanks.
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They are not royally thrashed or bent, just some corrosion on the painted inserts. They would be a good candidate for a bead blast and powder coat. I will stand by $150 for the set. I don't mind passing along a good deal to a fellow mudder.
