How I spent my afternoon... spruce up those wells!

[Luster]

It was an extremely nice day here in KC so I took the opportunity to swap my summer rims for the factory wheels, before the snow flies....

And... As long as I had the wheels off... what the heck. I decided to do a little wheel well cleaning before winter in an effort to keep rust to a minimum....

I always "Mist" the rotors with silver engine paint twice a year. I don't mask off the contact area, but, as you can see, I didn't apply much paint. Just enough to inhibit rust.

I used Simple Green to scrub the plastic wheel wells. Then soaked with AA Tire Foam, and wiped to a sheen.

Used 20/20 for the calipers and springs.

Also cleaned strut/spring assemblies. Anal? Why yes, I believe I am..... :shifty:

BEFORE.....

AFTER.....

 

[Miami_Sunset]

vey nice. It is also quite rare to find people who devote their time changing wheels for the winter. Im sure i would if i lived up north. Good Job!

BTW what liquid did you use to paint the corrosion ? i might ned some. :eat:

 

[G35stilez]

Looks excellent, Bill!

I like those stock wheels a lot. Perhaps, more than your aftermarket ones. They fit the drop and subtle exterior mods well.

 

[Luster]

BTW what liquid did you use to paint the corrosion ? i might ned some. :eat:

I just rough up the rust on the rotor with some medium grit sandpaper and spray a on a little Dupli-Color High Temp Engine Paint (Aluminum color) ... Available at Advance Auto Parts.

 

[CBlakeNS]

Nice work!!!

 

[jaybs02]

Looks great Bill

But don't you get a little nervous with 2 bicycles hanging over you beautiful ride

"J"

 

[Luster]

Looks great Bill

But don't you get a little nervous with 2 bicycles hanging over you beautiful ride

"J"

Those bikes have been hanging there for 8 years. Actually I just about forgot they were there!!!

Thanks... Now I'm nervous !!!! :shifty:

Probably should sell them, my boys are grown now.

 

[jaybs02]

Those bikes have been hanging there for 8 years. Actually I just about forgot they were there!!!

Thanks... Now I'm nervous !!!! :shifty:

Probably should sell them, my boys are grown now.

Now that you are aware, don't look at them as bicycles, look at them more as future cash for additional detailing supplies :lol:

"J"