Alloy Rim Restoration
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Alloy Rim Restoration (September 2026)

Project overview

A restoration of four alloy car rims.

1 / 5
Having spent years sitting in a car yard in Queensland, these rims were very weathered and in overall rough shape. Thankfully they were also cheap.
Having spent years sitting in a car yard in Queensland, these rims were very weathered and in overall rough shape. Thankfully they were also cheap.
2 / 5
Most rims had severe curb rash which was filed and sanded smooth.
Most rims had severe curb rash which was filed and sanded smooth.
3 / 5
I had the wheels vapour blasted which resulted in an excellent finish.
I had the wheels vapour blasted which resulted in an excellent finish.
4 / 5
The rims were painstaking masked, ready to for the black to be repainted.
The rims were painstaking masked, ready to for the black to be repainted.
5 / 5
After painting the black, a final 2k satin clear coat was applied to protect the finish.
After painting the black, a final 2k satin clear coat was applied to protect the finish.