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xtruko_4_lifex
04-04-2008, 03:48 PM
I currently have Toyota Alloy wheels not sure of the tire size. Anyways the rims are starting to peel on 2 of my rims. Looks like it may be due to rust. Is there any way I can get that fixed?

Approx. how much or DIY job?
aznjasonazn
10-05-2009, 05:33 PM
so i just got a 2000 gt-s
and i think it has the stock alloy rims
which are showing significant "rust"
...it's my understanding that alloy
doesn't really rust, but this stuff
looks an awful lot like it to me

first things first,
does this sort of rusting impact safety at all?

also, how do i know if the rims are stock?
does someone have pictures of the
various rims (15", 16", steel, alloy)?

lastly, what can be done to remedy this rust
(short of buying new rims...)?

thx in advance for any responses
OrionX100
10-05-2009, 07:31 PM
GT, steelies - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Toyota-Celica-GT.jpg

GT, Alloy - http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/00celica_gt1.jpg

GTS, Alloy - http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/00celica_gts1.jpg

And as far as fixing up your wheels, posting a picture of them would be most helpful.

Permatex makes a product to restore wheels, about $20 for the kit. -> http://www.autobarn.net/permatex-wheel-restoration-kit.html

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/rodi_2071_51148841
aprcelica
10-05-2009, 08:03 PM
^+1 It would help to determine if the rust or mystery ailment is coming from another location, like your hubs/carrier/rotor that do tend to rust and run it everywhere.
2way
10-06-2009, 05:46 AM
Probably brake dust. I know my alloys have it heavily. You should also note that the alloys are painted.
marc
10-06-2009, 07:42 AM
or you could follow my sticky, take them off, do it right and paint them up.
aznjasonazn
10-06-2009, 10:53 AM
thx for the responses thus far...
here are a couple of photos:

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6664/dsc03831s.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2710/dsc03832s.jpg

thoughts?
mrbarky
10-06-2009, 11:23 AM
thx for the responses thus far...
here are a couple of photos:

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6664/dsc03831s.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2710/dsc03832s.jpg

thoughts?
Oh god, those are a lot worse than I was expecting..
aprcelica
10-06-2009, 02:58 PM
Start with the basics, and cheap/easy way. Get some Meguiars Chrome all wheel cleaner (red clear bottle, doesnt matter that theyre not chrome, thyre magic stuff). Youll need a lot, and a big container to dunk yo rims in. 50/50 it with WARM/hot water. let it sit bout 5 mins. Take em out, using a tire brush from the same section that you bought the cleaner, probably a blue scrubber dealer and scrub. That should work, and do the inside/out. If not, then thatll tell us how bad they are and what compund mixture it is.
GSBoek
10-06-2009, 03:10 PM
Has the car been sitting for a long time? Do dogs pee on the wheels? are you using factory brake pads?
2way
10-06-2009, 04:28 PM
are you using factory brake pads?

Probably brake dust. I know my alloys have it heavily.
^ Can definitely tell from the spokes.
here are a couple of photos:
Worse than mine... mine are more in the beginning stages of that.

take them off, do it right and paint them up. Yep. Those are going to need sanding.
Blue Bomber
10-06-2009, 05:42 PM
Get the tires and valve stems removed, and hit the wheels up with aircraft stripper. They're originally painted, and no amount of cleaning or touching up will repair the damage. Once the original paint is removed, rough the surface up with a red scuff pad, then get some Duplicolor Wheel Coating (comes in many colors; metallic will also need clear). Very easy to paint once they're stripped and cleaned thoroughly with degreaser after sanding.
yodaddyguido
10-06-2009, 05:47 PM
might be a dumb question, but do you paint the inside of the rim as well? i imagine the answer is yes, but eh... its a lot more paint to add, or is there just some sort of clear you can seal the inner areas with?
Blue Bomber
10-06-2009, 08:52 PM
You can if you want, but it's really not necessary unless you're changing colors. It'll get black/brown with brake dust anyway, and is barely visible.
aznjasonazn
10-06-2009, 08:56 PM
thx to the helpful responses
i guess ill try the permatex or meguiars

to answer most of the jesting questions,
im really not sure, b/c i got the car used
and thats just how the rims came
CID
10-06-2009, 09:06 PM
Get the tires and valve stems removed, and hit the wheels up with aircraft stripper. They're originally painted, and no amount of cleaning or touching up will repair the damage. Once the original paint is removed, rough the surface up with a red scuff pad, then get some Duplicolor Wheel Coating (comes in many colors; metallic will also need clear). Very easy to paint once they're stripped and cleaned thoroughly with degreaser after sanding.

Yep, but if your gonna use aircraft stripper use common sense and some protection ie elbow length gloves and eye protection cuz that sh1t will fvck you up if your not careful.

I would sand blast them wheels and powder coat them.