I did the wheels. 16 x 7 and 16 x 9 fuchs.....I have a Question...
 

I bought new (not refinished) 16 x 9 fuchs for the rear and moved my 16 x 7 to the front.

The finish on the new wheels is a flat black where my 7" is semi gloss black.

Any tricks to make the flat go semi gloss? I have heard somewhere about vaseline but I am not sure of what I am talking about. http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/smile.gif

Any comments welcome.


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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

David,

The Vaseline rubbing treatment has been recommended for the bare anodized portion on the outer edge of the rim, but I don't know what the official position is on the painted centers. How about a good carnuba wax?

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Warren Hall
1973 911S Targa
1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2 4X4 parts hauler

David, can you post a picture of your 88 coupe with the wheel change? I was thinking of doing that myself. What was the $$$ damage for the new wheels?

I did the vaseline trick and it helped a lot.

I just wonder how often I'll have to do it.

The upgrade was expensive. each wheel is $675. Plus I bought brand new tires and inlaid crest center caps. Was it worth it.....YES!

Here are some pics of the car.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate...ds/9wheel2.jpg

http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate...s/9wheels1.jpg

http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate...s/9wheels2.jpg

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

[This message has been edited by Periokid (edited 10-11-2001).]

David--
suggest perhaps giving car care specialties a call. 877-796-8300 or www.carcareonline.com

I had a similar question last month about my old ('85) fuchs. they told me that (usually) fuchs are finished with wurth matt lacquer, since the lacquer has a much higher heat tolerance than enamel. also said that I could consider spraying on wurth clear lacquer if I wanted to have a high gloss (I don't)
their advice was to use some 3M hand glaze and then put a coat of wax on the wheels. I had never considered waxing the wheels before, but the guy said why not? its painted and anything painted can benefit from having a coat of wax. I did glaze and wax my targa bar with mixed results. Had much better luck using vinylex on it.

hope this helps

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Steve
'85 911 Targa

3M hand glaze followed by Meguiar's 26 liquid made my flat black Fuchs look like satin or semi-gloss black. I now wax and/or glaze the wheels each time I wax the car. Helps avoid water spots and brake dust stains.

BTW more people need to be aware of the 3M glaze. Does a great job of deepening the color and hiding fine scratches. Follow it up with a good NON ABRASIVE carnauba wax (Meguiar's, Mothers, Malm's, etc.) and I think you'll be pleased. Doesn't last forever. Then again, what does?

Anybody want some Zymol? That stuff is a PITA. I have no patience for something that not only expects you to wait for it to haze/dry for 2 min., but to wipe it off in the opposite/perpendicular direction. Please. I have better things to do besides watching wax/polish dry.

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Kevin
87 Carrera coupe

[This message has been edited by KTL (edited 10-11-2001).]

Hey the car looks great. So far I have been lucky still and have managed to keep mine. any other upgrades? I added H4's to mine but still the same.

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86Carrera
01 saab Viggen
95 Wrangler (winter Porsche)


http://doofdog.homestead.com

David,
Nice look! I really like the deep lips. What type/size tires did you mount?
BTW, nice exhaust tip. what type of exhaust?
Mike

David,
Where did you buy your new Fuch wheels??
I have a 1985 carrera targa, what size can I
go up to with out altering any thing?
Thanks, Mark

Thanks. I am glad you still have it. If you sold it I'd be real upset since I couldn't buy it http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/smile.gif

I did a 930 steering wheel, new shift knob, a new stereo (original was shot) and the wheels. Check out my web site if you want to see pics. Oh I did a brake job too.

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

I bought them at wheel enhancement. not cheap but brand new. New 16 x 9 wheels where only $25 more than refinished wheels.

I have 16 x 7 fuchs up front with 205/55 16
and 16 x 9 fuchs in the rear with 245/45 16s. Fits great. No fender rolling, etc.

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

I have Kumhos all around. I have had them in the past and have been very satisfied. They are about 8/10s as good at the most expensive tires and these are a bargain. I paid about $75 for each front tire and $90 for each rear tire. A steal in my opinion.

The exhaust is a GHL muffler. It had to be returned because it did not fit. They made modifications but I still had to modify some areas under the car to make it fit. Sounds great!

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

I have made a lot of changes to my 911 page.

Click on Leonoff Net below for some higher quality pictures of the wheels and other items.

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

Oh I forgot,

Anyone want my old wheel spacers/adapters?

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David

1988 911 Carrera Coupe
Leonoff Net

Nice car David.
My car is an 86 but is identical,color etc.
I like the way those wheels fill up the wells.
One of these days I will probably do the same but my todo list has quite a few things before I change the wheels.

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Jerry
'86 carrera coupe

I would love your old adapters and will even pay a reasonable price for them. I sent you an email to the adress on your website. Thanks.....

Does anyone know if I can use 16 x 8 & 16 x 10 on my 1988 Targa

I have seen 10” wheels on a carrera (custom ordered fikse wheels). It requires a fair amount of modification. Think rerouting oil lines using the elephant racing lines that relocated them to a higher position. The car I saw also had things like shaved down bolts on the spring plates as well as other suspension mods.

wheel paint
 

Getting back to the original subject...
I painted the center inner part of a mesh type wheel with GLOSS black wheel paint that does not match the outer part of the wheel...which is semi gloss.
Any suggestion as to how to turn a gloss to semi gloss?