Setting re-anodization expectations

[rs911t]

After reviewing the vast number of threads about Fuch refinishing, I'm going to call Al Reed tomorrow. Before I do that I was hoping someone make sure I'm not totally high, in regard to expectations.

I recently traded a leg for a pair of 7R wheels. They look great, like this:



I plan on refinishing a pair for deep 6's to go with the 7R's. Unfortunately, they look like this:



Am I expecting too much???

[pwd72s]

hard to tell from pics Greg...my suggestion would be to trust the refinisher, let him be the judge. All depends on how deep those gouges are, I guess....

[Jack Olsen]

Al can and does work miracles. But if you're thinking of the car as a concours conquerer, then you might want to consider Wheel Enhancement. They're crazy-expensive, but very meticulous.

[pwd72s]

And what's that on those 6's??? STEEL lug nuts????

[rs911t]

Yeah, steel lug nuts. Remember, my car came from the factory with two options - a radio and those sexy chromed steel wheels. The Fuchs were acquired by the last owner for track use. He didn't have center caps either - I bought those.

Jack, not concours. Just want'em looking better than they do now.

[Jack Olsen]

Everything I can see in that picture would be easy for Al to fix. He fixed a row of 1/4-inch-deep curb gouges for me.

[scottb]

Al can do amazing things. He won't take the work unless he's confident they'll come out looking great. If they were my wheels, I'd trust his opinion.

Scott

[APKhaos]

Greg,
Regardless of which refinisher you use, plan on sending one of your 7Rs along as a finish sample. Matching the finish on the 6s will be much easier if the guy has a sample in hand to use as a reference.

Remember to send the below the knee wheel, and keep the other firmly attached.
Regardz,

[pwd72s]

And buy a set of factory alloy lug nuts, willya?

[DonDavis]

My wheels turned out fine. I will use Al Reed again and do recommend him to all.
Here's how the worst scratch turned out.


I don't even notice it now.

[GeorgeK]

Here is what you can reasonably expect from a good refinish/re-anodise. These were ugly big time. Rash, gouges, hits.



GeorgeK

[rs911t]

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm all bubbly now!

[RickM]

Wow, I must say before discovering this BBS I didn't appreciate the Fuchs wheels as much as I do now. I always knew they where extremely well made...now I'm sorry I sold the 7s and 8s from my Carrera.