Fuchs wheel restoration

[Fishcop]

I have asked Harvey direct will see if he answers anytime soon

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...chs-for-Harvey

[Terminator]

Yes the answer surprised me...live and learn what also surprised me was the questions he asked me via email today.


I still haven't quite figured out the steps but think it goes like this

1. Strip wheel of old finish
2. Inspect for cracks and trueness and repair as necessay
3. Blast wheel
4. Polish wheel with lathe on spokes and lip
5. Anodise
5. Paint


Talking to him via phone tomorrow may have some interesting news.

[Terminator]

I followed an excellent guide on the ESR and with some time and the right techniques and abrasives, much can be done with little expense.

Can you attach the thread Merv please

[Fishcop]

Yes the answer surprised me...live and learn what also surprised me was the questions he asked me via email today.


I still haven't quite figured out the steps but think it goes like this

1. Strip wheel of old finish
2. Inspect for cracks and trueness and repair as necessay
3. Blast wheel
4. Polish wheel with lathe on spokes and lip
5. Anodise
5. Paint


Talking to him via phone tomorrow may have some interesting news.

That's how I have it too. I skipped anodise on mine and rely on Gibbs Oil once every 3 months.

Interested in the "news"...

[Merv]

This was the one I used: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...results-4.html

I didn't use Gibbs oil but I discovered that a nice product called "Hillmark stainless steel clean" gives a clear lustre and repellent action. I also found after writing to the US guys doing this that Scotchbrite 7448 (grey; ultra fine hand pad) was the way to go. I bought a box and when I got to that stage, I used the hand pads in the directions shown in the thread, with a gentle hand soap as a lubricant, for the 'frosted' effect.

This other thread shows a more traditional approach: http://www.myporsche911.co.uk/wheels-refurb.html

Poor photos but all I have with me now. I did not (yet) polish the outer rim edge.

It holds up very well and just needs a wash every now and then. Happy to drag out more photos later if needed. Value for money wise, it is up there. Now when I get my car back and new Classic Michelins fitted ...

[Terminator]

Wheels arrived today going to get them dip painted here in Melbourne to match some NOS wheels I have

Here is a pic of one of the deep 6 wheels for the 69S

Harvey does an awesome job certainly worth waiting for in my opinion.

What you see is the polished and anodised outer lip and petals and the rest anodised which most of gets covered by black paint
but is sufficiently grey/rough to replicate the original finish very closely indeed.

[damianroyce]

Looks great, Clyde.

[Classic]

Ummmm bejesus, I mean wow!

[Kane k]

Awesome!!!!

[e72phil]

He's the man !

[JulianG]

beautiful

[SM911]

This chap did my anodising. Many of you will recognise his work, albeit not on your cars...

He was very thorough, and although not cheap, he did a fantastic job on my wheels. He did not paint them though.

http://www.finkdesign.com/designers/robbie.html

He's based in Queanbeyan, NSW (Michel probably knows him...)

[Michel]

This chap did my anodising. Many of you will recognise his work, albeit not on your cars...

He was very thorough, and although not cheap, he did a fantastic job on my wheels. He did not paint them though.

http://www.finkdesign.com/designers/robbie.html

He's based in Queanbeyan, NSW (Michel probably knows him...)

Yeh I know Rob - Though reckon a bunch of you guys may recognise his 'iconic' jug