1997 2WD XE - Rebuilding Dads Truck PII

[Project510]

Originally Posted by jp2code

If you get laid off, that will suck.

But, you can put in for unemployment, which also sucks because it is so low. And in the meantime, you will have time to work on that busted manifold.

Too bad you are in Cali, or I'd say stick a header on there.

Appreciate the concern, my office is closing but I'm simply being relocated or possibly working from home. No worries about loosing my employment. I have also been saving for just such an emergency but lets continue to hope that isn't necessary

[jp2code]

I've been working from home since December. I'm at home now, in a Zoom meeting, talking about webpage changes to a mortgage website.

It's great! I haven't filled up my tank since April 14th.

[Project510]

Originally Posted by jp2code

I've been working from home since December. I'm at home now, in a Zoom meeting, talking about webpage changes to a mortgage website.

It's great! I haven't filled up my tank since April 14th.

Yea my wife works from home 3 days a week...

Now that the truck is coming home soon I need to get these wheels cleaned up and ready. Ive been so lazy

Before


After wet sanding 600/800/1000/1200 will go up to 2500 I guess and then bust out this Zephyr polishing kit

[jp2code]

That looks great!

I'm guessing there was a clear coat on those wheels to keep them from looking dull. Are you going to recoat them so they stay bright, or do you keep your wheels regularly polished?

[Zerksy]

Those rims looks great. Would love to see those on the truck

[Project510]

Originally Posted by jp2code

That looks great!

I'm guessing there was a clear coat on those wheels to keep them from looking dull. Are you going to recoat them so they stay bright, or do you keep your wheels regularly polished?

After I sanded all the corrosion off, and all the scratches i could get out I was planning on polishing them. Zephyr sells this great polishing kit that will make them super shiny. But now that I see them now with this kind of matte finish... I kind of like it. Have to decide what to do.

Originally Posted by Zerksy

Those rims looks great. Would love to see those on the truck

Thanks! The real versions look a bit better and are a true 2 piece wheel. Just hard to find for a price I want to pay and without the need for resurfacing haha.

[jp2code]

Originally Posted by Project510

After I sanded all the corrosion off, and all the scratches i could get out I was planning on polishing them. Zephyr sells this great polishing kit that will make them super shiny. But now that I see them now with this kind of matte finish... I kind of like it. Have to decide what to do.

I'm certainly no expert, but I think brushed aluminum will oxidize just as much as polished aluminum.

If you want to keep that look, you might want to get some clear wheel paint (rattle can) from the local auto parts store.

If anyone on here knows more on this than me, please chime in.

[PorknBeans]

That’s EXACTLY what I was thinking, JP…

For the matte finish and corrosion protection/longevity. Clear coat the rims to keep it from being further exposed to the air.

[Project510]

Originally Posted by jp2code

I'm certainly no expert, but I think brushed aluminum will oxidize just as much as polished aluminum.

If you want to keep that look, you might want to get some clear wheel paint (rattle can) from the local auto parts store.

If anyone on here knows more on this than me, please chime in.

Originally Posted by PorknBeans

That’s EXACTLY what I was thinking, JP…

For the matte finish and corrosion protection/longevity. Clear coat the rims to keep it from being further exposed to the air.

Thanks you guys I will look into this. Every video I watched nobody sealed anything so I never even contemplated it after that.

[Project510]

So from what I've read, it will be fine. It does require regular washing. Assuming that's to remove contaminants that would essentially hold moisture and cause rust or corrosion.

Thankfully, I live in Ca, so regular car washes should be fine.

Also, here are the results of my first crack at polishing with the zephyr polishing kit. Pretty good I think. I may have used too much compound? Ill hopefully have better results on the 2nd try.