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Refinished Fuchs Myself, RSR style |
carr914 |
Oct 21 2008, 12:51 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I got a set of 7 & 8s the other day that had a gold finish. That finish wasn't going to work for me. Since I'm outa work, I can't afford a pro to do them and since I have time on my hands, I gave it a shot. They could be better and now that I've done one set, another set would be easier.
T.C. Pre-finish (the 7's, which I sold) RSR DIY finish (8's) I also screw'd around with a set of Cookie Cutters |
Gary |
Oct 21 2008, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice - what a difference. You do good work!
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number6 |
Oct 21 2008, 03:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 14-September 08 From: portland, or Member No.: 9,546 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks awesome, TC! How did you get the matte finish? Painted??
-duc |
URY914 |
Oct 21 2008, 03:35 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 122,921 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
How are the shocks?
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pete-stevers |
Oct 21 2008, 03:41 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
the Q is ...how did you do it??
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736conver |
Oct 21 2008, 04:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
I created the same look with a set of 6's.
Not sure what you did but I used glass beads and bead blasted the rims to get the RSR look. I got think I got that info from the bird board. |
sixnotfour |
Oct 21 2008, 04:58 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,517 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Waiting to read how TC did his ?
I did mine watching womens olympics volley ball. Attached thumbnail(s) |
carr914 |
Oct 21 2008, 06:44 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Hi Folks, I got all my info off a Pelican thread in the 911BBS section. The thread is called " Economy RSR Fuchs Finish ???"
You can go there, but I will give a Readers Digest Version Needs; Sandpaper - Very Fine grit Lacquer Thinner or Minerral Spirits Electrical Tape Painters Tape Self Etching Primer Rustolium Satin Black #7777 Rustolium Matte Nickel #7277 First step; use sandpaper to slightly rough up the surface. A lot of people think that you have to remove the anodizing. However it was qouted in the above "Pelican thread" by the leading Professional Fuchs Refinisher that the factory painted over the anodizing. If it's good enough for the factory, it's good enough for my DIY Second Step; Wipe the surface with the LT or MS to remove sanded finish, dirt etc. Third Step; I wanted the outer lip to be shiny, so I did not sand it and taped over it Fourth Step; Some people pre-heat the wheel in an oven @ 200 degrees. I just put the wheels out on the driveway in the Florida Sun (they were Hot when I picked them up. Hit it with self etching primer the entire surface of the wheel. The directions on the can of primer said you could immediately shoot your 1st coat. I put the wheels back in the Sun for 15 minutes, then hit the wheels with 1st coat of #7777 Satin Black. An hour later I hit with a second coat of #7777 Fifth Step; Wait 12 to 24 hours for that to cure. Sixth Step; The most tedious - taping. The electrical tape is used for around the paddles and the circumference of the wheel where it will be Black vs Frosted. The electrical is able to "bend" vs the Painters Masking Tape. Next use the Painters tape to tape off any part of the wheel you don't want frosted. Seventh Step; Hit the paddles & rim with a light coat of self-etching primer. 15 minutes later hit with the #7277 Matte Nickel (this color is an exact match for the RSR Frosted) Let sit in Sun for 1 hour, then 2nd coat of #7277. Set in Sun Eighth Step. Let cure & carefully remove the tape. It was suggested on Pelican not to clear the wheels as that would make the Matte Nickel (Silver) darker That's it. For those that don't know me well, I don't have an ounce of patience in my body, so I rushed a couple steps and had to touch up a couple of areas. If I had any patience the job would be even better. All in all I like them and after doing this set, I know I could do a better job on the next. Anybody can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Cost = $8 T.C. |
carr914 |
Oct 21 2008, 06:47 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
And Paul, the Shocks are good. About the same ride quality as the shitty KYB's and bigger springs. ( I now have Koni Orange with 140# springs)
T.C. |
carr914 |
Oct 21 2008, 06:55 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
And the Paul, the Shocks are good. About the same ride quality as the shitty KYB's and bigger springs. ( I now have Koni Orange with 140# springs) T.C. Brian Cheney can give you a second opinion. He came over Sunday afternoon and we took a ride. I noticed today that the Sheriff's Dept had a Speed-Trap set up on North Blvd where Brian & I were doing 90 in a 35MPH Zone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) . Damn Mega-Phones are giving everyone a Heads-Up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . T.C. |
scotty b |
Oct 21 2008, 07:26 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Those rims weren't just " gold " they were from a Weissach 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) If'n you aren't familiar, it's the 911 version of a 914 LE. Special paint, interior, wheel color. Came in 2 different versions.
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carr914 |
Oct 21 2008, 08:16 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Scotty I know they came from a Weissach, but they were in bad condition and they were FREE, excuse I made $ as I sold the 7's
T.C. |
Eric_Shea |
Oct 21 2008, 08:27 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,288 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Still at the same address right? I'll send my 6Jx15 for my collapsable spare! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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SGB |
Oct 21 2008, 08:37 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
They came out mighty nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
You're right, the key to paint work is genuinely gruesome patience, |
Eric_Shea |
Oct 21 2008, 08:38 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,288 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was reading through the process. Sounds quite solid.
Here's what I used in place of the electrical tape. I have to admit, the tape I got had the same consistence as the electrical tape but it is available through auto refinishing supply stores for that purpose (curves etc.). Blue 3M stuff but more flexible like the electrical tape. Here's a shot of the tape: Then I finished off with regular masking tape: These are the painted centers I did for my 911: Looks great TC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
BMXerror |
Oct 21 2008, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
Haha.... At a glance I thought your thread said, "Just finished fuching myself..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Don't mind me... Carry on.
Mark D. P.S. How ya been TC? |
scotty b |
Oct 22 2008, 06:13 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Scotty I know they came from a Weissach, but they were in bad condition and they were FREE, excuse I made $ as I sold the 7's T.C. Nothing against you T.C. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd just like to know what happened to the 911 they are supposed to be on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I've got a guy that's been buggin me for 2 years now to paint his Weissach, but he won't come up with a deposit....typical (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
carr914 |
Oct 22 2008, 06:25 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Scotty, I know the guy I got them from had them on a 944 and didn't know what he had. I traded them away and just got them back.
Weissach's came in Platinum & Black. There were also a few in a Blood/Burgundy, but they may have been Special ordered by a Particular Dealer. The Burgundy's were exactly alike in the interior and all Weissach's had the Gold/Platinum wheels. The issue was alot of people moved up to 16" wheels. Just Like the Diamond Jubilee CE edition of 1988 and the Anniversary edition of 89. I have a set of CE Wheels that will go on 1 of my Six's T.C. |
carr914 |
Nov 14 2008, 03:37 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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BKLA |
Nov 14 2008, 03:45 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
very nice!
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