Originally Posted by
grevster
I decided to go first with finishing up the inside of rims since inside looked like garbage and could ruin/contaminate the front side if done later.
I started cleaning insides using soapy woader and a brush to loosen up main bulk of the dirt and then rinse. Then I sanded the whole inside using 200 grit applying very light pressure. For hard to reach crevices behind the spokes of the rim, I used the smallest wire brush tool and a drill, which brought back rim markings to surface. There were some chip dents on the inside but I decided not to do anything about them because I found them relatively small and not worthy of spending too much time. When done, cleaned the rims using compressed air and alcohol with shop towels. Here is what they look like after these operations:
Well done. Your refurbished rims look good, how's the other side of the rims?
I have my own used set of 4 alloys used from another Mirage a 2016 or 17. No questioned asked internet find sort of deal. Some of the plastic on the Mitsubishi oval in the centre of my rims is kind of plastic-worn, and the rims have some minor, but decent dents.
I might try to get the surface just right like you have accomplished, then flat paint them black matte. One day that is my plan. Then I can cover up the expired blackberry plastic look on my 2 rims. Hardly spinners but they are in good shape for the price
Last edited by dspace9; 08-31-2019 at 04:04 AM.
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