ThatGuyWithAJetta Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 So I was planning on plastidipping my rims but I was worried about the damage on them, I feel like this could be sanded down but not sure exactly how to go about that Now this is the wheel one I'm more concerned about the curb rash is pretty uneven and and its pretty corroded, so is this one salvagable or should I just try to replace that wheel? !999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 1 Planet Audio BIg Bang 15 Powerbass 1500,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 it would be easier to sand down with out the tire, but all that can be sanded down to take off the surface corrosion....i used a small round sander tool, at work he have the small drills that run off air and have a spinning disk those are even easier to use. once u get the surface smooth and knock the loose stuff off the plasti dip should go on good i wouldnt worry about damaging the wheels, cant get worse than what they already are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 If it has bad surface corrosion on the outside. I'd hate to see it on the bead of the rim.. Like Beatbox said, I'd dismount all tires, and clean them all up nicely, Then plastidip them when you get the tires back on. I have a feeling once you plastidip them, the corrosion on the beads gonna get bad and leak, You're gonna have to dismount tires to fix and screw up plastidip on them.. *06 330i - Sundern x12 - saz-3500* *91 Foxbody V1 S-Trim Notch* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyWithAJetta Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 it would be easier to sand down with out the tire, but all that can be sanded down to take off the surface corrosion....i used a small round sander tool, at work he have the small drills that run off air and have a spinning disk those are even easier to use. once u get the surface smooth and knock the loose stuff off the plasti dip should go on good i wouldnt worry about damaging the wheels, cant get worse than what they already are If it has bad surface corrosion on the outside. I'd hate to see it on the bead of the rim.. Like Beatbox said, I'd dismount all tires, and clean them all up nicely, Then plastidip them when you get the tires back on. I have a feeling once you plastidip them, the corrosion on the beads gonna get bad and leak, You're gonna have to dismount tires to fix and screw up plastidip on them.. So would a dremel with a sanding disk on it work do you think because i don't have an air sander, and also i think whats on the outside edge is just bad curb rash because it feels more jagged then the inner part which i believe is corrosion, i'm heading up to a junk yard this weekend and they have a few jettas like mine so maybe i'll see if i can't just find another rim exactly like it and just replace that rims all the other spots corrosion spots are pretty far in the face so i don't think it would hurt the tire trying to sand those down but maybe i'm wrong because like i said i have never done anything like this before !999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 1 Planet Audio BIg Bang 15 Powerbass 1500,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainStryke Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Sandblasting it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandpride684 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 If you got a little bit of cash you could find some cheap rims on craigslist...save you the hassle... Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Use spot putty on the corrosive part after you remove build-up. Then sand smooth to 320 grit then prime the bad areas the dip. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 that's alot of work for a cheap wheel THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's hard to see how deep the damage is, but I dipped a set of wheels that has some nasty stuff like that, I just put the dip on thick and it didn't look too bad. Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call Me Dubstep Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I would sand it down, and if your planing to plasti dip it, I would use some body filler and attempt to get it back to the normal shape, but its going to take some work. If your up to do the work go for it, otherwise its really not worth it. 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Mods: Raceland Coilovers Borla Exhaust Aftermarket Header System: Sony CDX-GT66UPW Pioneer 6x8's System Upgrades : Pioneer MVH-X560BT 2 sets of Rockford Fosgate P1683's Fi Audio Q 18" D2 ( Currently Own) DD M1C ( Currently Own) All SHCA Wires and stuff... XS Power 4800 ( Stock Replacement) High Ouput alternator (undecided which company or Amperage.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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