997.1 Turbo wheels oxidising

[Lordglenmorangie]

Can these wheels be refurbed by chips away type of repair as the rest of the wheel is fine.

And yes I know the bolts re rusty

[Pesty]

Are the nuts not alloy anymore?

As for the repair don't know.

Perhaps a bit of a rub down in those areas and a bit of lacquer may be an easy fix.

A forum like detailing world might be a good place to look for info like that.

[C. Grimsley]

They will need to be diamond cut and re lacquered so it's a specialist job I am afraid, the chips away boys will only be able to paint the wheels which won't leave the desired finish?

Carl

[DoubleSix]

These rims need to go to Lepson's or equivalent, and damn get some decent SS lugs

Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 20th April 13:06

[Martian O]

www.exelwheels.co.uk

Job done!

[mm450exc]

Get alloy bolts!

I got a bit of that on one wheel. Just use some clear lacquer and seal it up so that no water/air can enter.

[DoubleSix]

mm450exc said:

Get alloy bolts!

I got a bit of that on one wheel. Just use some clear lacquer and seal it up so that no water/air can enter.

hmmmm not sure you mean alloy mate, way too weak. Stainless steel (as above) or Titanium is what I would trust.

[IMI A]

DoubleSix said:

These rims need to go to Lepson's or equivalent, and damn get some decent SS lugs

+1 these guys are excellent.

[nsm3]

May look good painted grey/black on a yellow/orange car?

[Lordglenmorangie]

Picture is of worst wheel didn't really want turn into a major job . Will have to bite the bullet and do the job properly , I have the new centre caps to fit .

Thanks for the link !

[IMI A]

I'd go back to Porsche re the wheel nuts. Car carries a ten year anti corrosion warranty inc wheel bolts. They replaced mine a few years ago with upgraded bolts which do not rust

[Pesty]

DoubleSix said:

hmmmm not sure you mean alloy mate, way too weak. Stainless steel (as above) or Titanium is what I would trust.

My nuts are alluminium alloy AFAIK

Feel weird when you hold them very light.

[DoubleSix]

Lordglenmorangie said:

Picture is of worst wheel didn't really want turn into a major job . Will have to bite the bullet and do the job properly , I have the new centre caps to fit .

Thanks for the link !

So you're going with a what appears to be small outfit operating from a mobile phone with a ste website over Lepsons who have 15 years experience and are hailed as the best in the country.

oooooookaaaaaaaaay!

I want facilities like this for my Porsche wheels:

http://www.lepsons.com/process.phtml

Edited by DoubleSix on Sunday 15th April 19:34

[Lordglenmorangie]

DoubleSix said:

So you're going with a what appears to be small outfit operating from a mobile phone with a ste website over Lepsons who have 15 years experience and are hailed as the best in the country.

oooooookaaaaaaaaay!

Whooooooo cool bro, the link was for Lepsons , take deep breaths .

[DoubleSix]

Lordglenmorangie said:

Whooooooo cool bro, the link was for Lepsons , take deep breaths .

I'm chilled, but the only 'link' in the thread was for the smart repair guy so it was a fair interpretation....

[Lordglenmorangie]

DoubleSix said:

I'm chilled, but the only 'link' in the thread was for the smart repair guy so it was a fair interpretation....

OK my mistake, good price too , looks like just over £400, Porsche charge nearly a £100 for the cheap plastic (crap) centres .

[DoubleSix]

Lordglenmorangie said:

OK my mistake, good price too , looks like just over £400, Porsche charge nearly a £100 for the cheap plastic (crap) centres .

Jesus really? My centre caps are starting to deteriorate a little, another bill to look forward to.... ah the joys of toys!

EDIT: I got my SS lugs from DesignTek, look way nicer than anything OPC will supply.

Edited by DoubleSix on Sunday 15th April 20:01

[Lordglenmorangie]

IMI A said:

I'd go back to Porsche re the wheel nuts. Car carries a ten year anti corrosion warranty inc wheel bolts. They replaced mine a few years ago with upgraded bolts which do not rust

Cheers, I will be contacting my OPC

[Martian O]

Exel Wheels use Lepsons for their refurbs. They come to you, remove your wheels, leave you with loaners, then bring yours back and refit.

Exel + Lepsons are the best in the business.

[Martian O]

DoubleSix said:

I'm chilled, but the only 'link' in the thread was for the smart repair guy so it was a fair interpretation....

Where is the link to the smart repair guy?