Restoring Diamond Cut Wheels

[vincenz]

All
I have seen a set of diamond cut 8 hole wheels for the w124 however they are suffering from that 'stringy' corrosion (is it lacquer or something peel off) i don't know.

Anyway is there a way of properly restoring the diamond cut finish, i know alot of restorers just fill scrapes then spray / repaint, but this would loose the finish.

Anyone got any experience of restoring them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[aka$h]

The diamond cut finnish can be replicated, but it wont last anywhere near as long as the factory finish. Personally Id go for a very bright shadow effect silver.

 

[Roger Jones]

Yes, I have experience, and I should have heeded the advice of one of the several places I consulted before getting the job done: painting gives a far more durable finish. The diamond-cut & lacquer finish seems intrinsically vulnerable, which is why you'd be lucky to get a warranty on it from refurbishers, and mine started breaking down again within about a year of being done. Next time I'll choose from the vast range of painted finishes available.

 

[vincenz]

Hmm thankst gents, I suppose its why its not common on other alloys, as I said in a previous thread my spare hasn't been re-furbed so it looks tip top apart from a bit of edge corrosion.

I have found a set on ebay that need a re-furb but haven't had the finished sprayed over.

I may just get the original ones re-done.

 

[Roger Jones]

Just a postscript: I bought my Coupé when it was four years old and the original factory finish was deteriorating enough for me to ask the dealers who they used for refurbishing.