help with my gt wheels

at 01 Jun 2004, Michael [ snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net] wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net:

I'm not sure about how to restore them, but once you do, when you have them balanced, ask for 'static' balance. They put the weights on the inside of the rim so they a) are not visible from the outside and b) don't scratch the rim edge. There is a disadvantage according to my tire guys. You don't get as good a balance as putting them on the outside and you may have to balance them a little more often. No problem for me as my tires came with lifetime rotation/balance. ;-)

I believe svtkate at one time posted something in here on how to restore wheels, you may want to check google's mewsarchive...

Hope this helps

I have never dealt with this company but there was a write up in the magazine Mustang Enthusiast. It might be worth a shot.

James

Paul wrote:

There are numerous companies that refinish aluminum wheels. Most insurance companies require refurbished wheels on accident damage. Transwheel is who I used to deal with in Chicagoland, I'd recommend calling a local body shop or two and ask who they use. Beforewarned, they will need your wheels for a few days or will swap them out with already refurbished wheels (if available). HTH, Sue

Most bodyshops can strip, polish and reapply the clearcoat in a few days.

From now on, don't let tire shops put weights on the outside edge. Most claim they cannot do a dynamic machine balance with the weights on the inside. This is a fantasy. I've insisted on this extra bit of 'service' for 25 years now, and I've never had a problem with it.

-JD

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thanks for the info guys!