@gregt7223 years agoThis is, by far, the best wheel painting video on YouTube. I’ve watched hundreds, and while there are lots of great videos, this one is in depth yet extremely simplistic. Your narration and explanation sounds like it was professionally produced. Well done and the wheels look like new! I also enjoyed your reaction when your son made his cameo! 😂 ...166
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@nasserkaouklast monthI painted for about 36 years. The self etching primer is an acid and is not made to be sprayed to cover. One light coat is all you need. If you need to cover things up like scratches or plastic filler you will need to use a regular primer like a lacquer primer or a 2k primer for example. ...11
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@christierellalast yearI’m just an old lady that has more time than money, you’ve inspired me. I’m gonna give it a go, nothing to lose. Thank you. 14
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@grimspec1063 years agoThis is exactly what DIY content should look like. No expensive tools. No difficult processes. This man not only gives clear and concise instruction but could very well be the hero we all needed to save our stock ish builds. Is it the "right" way probably not. Is it the "best" way again probably not. Is it something that every single person that watches this video is capable of doing in a lasting and good looking way if they take their time; abso(expletive)lutely. This is great. I wish I would have had the motivation to figure this out or the information to solve this problem years ago. 99% of us are doing 1 of 2 things. Living with the problem or replacing the wheels. I have lived in both scenarios. Thanks to 6th Gear Garage keep it up brother. You have my attention. ...49
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@kckettridge6 months agoWell done! The rims look better than some I have seen that were refinished by so called "professional" wheel refinishers. 5
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@Sstantial3 years agoGreat video!!! Better part of 20 years ago I worked for an aircraft component overhaul facility that did wheels, brakes, and landing gear. That summer I worked the paint shop and learned a lot of the basic rules you mentioned. I did mostly aircraft wheels and an awesome trick I'd like to share is... Buy a cheap "lazy Susan" which is a circular set of bearings and cut some plywood into circles a few inches larger than the wheels. Install the lazy Susan on the bottom. Now you have a ideal "base" to put the wheel on!!! Spray can in one hand, and turning the wheel with the other. You can now spray continuously without stopping and it will cut your spray time immensely!!! Another good tip: When your finger gets tired, I simply swap to using my thumb!!! I have found that I have similar "dexterity" and that thumb is way stronger than my index finger. Years later I started doing my own car wheels. I bought my own (old) commercial sandblast cabinet (2x4x4 dual entry), an old industrial air compressor, and I bet I have now refinished roughly 25 to 30 wheels over the course of the past 8 years now. It's a super fun hobby and very rewarding! My next step is getting into a set of HVLP spray guns like I used to use in that actual paint booth all those years ago... ...88
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@nunyabiznez3584last yearThey look awesome! Well done. I have painted many wheels in the last 40 years, but never put as much effort as you have here. You have taught this old dog some new tricks to utilize when I tackle the next set! Thanks! 13
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@coastalorphan4 months agoUsing the paint cap from the spray can to clean the brushes is a high IQ move. Thanks for sharing 2
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@jasonkelley61853 years agoThey look absolutely fantastic on the vehicle man. What a difference! I don't know if I would say "professional results" with the scalloped edge insets, but who cares. They made the truck look great. 5
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@CorySmith-uk8bnyesterdayJust wanted to say thank you. You do a great job explaining things.
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@johnlivingston92179 months agoThanks for the humor, man. Good to have a laughter after a long day of work. 2
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@jeffscott31602 years agoWheels came out looking great. I hope they last a while. Duplicolor isn't known for holding up to the elements for very long, especially on something that takes a beating like wheels. If I went through all that work I would have used a good urethane base coat and a 2k clear coat like the factory. Both are available in rattle cans too. ...12
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@opinionated_one86922 years agoLove it when skilled people share theirs on here, whether they were trained or have learnt themselves by trial & error. It's very refreshing to learn or even gain the confidence do a job yourself, knowing you can possibly do it, but need that little extra support, without having to fork out mega bugs to have it done for you. Thank you for your perfectly narrated & videoed step by step honest, real, informative video. It must of been good to keep me watching for nearly an hour Lol. Cute kid, future helper... Nice one 🙂 ...4
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@jimzivny15543 years agoI lived in NY for 60yrs, I feel your pain! Nice job restoring the wheels. Good tip with the spray can top for cleaning brushes 2
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@Adrian-qc7ky2 years agoI love the look of those rims, you've done a great job man. 3
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@averagejamaican7 months agoLoved how much attention was paid to detail despite it being a garage project. Nice finish. 3
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@BrightEyes85132 years agoMan did I find the right channel. You’re doing it right my guy. Highly appreciative of the knowledge you’re sharing 1
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@akira59823 years agoShouldve ditch that etch primer as its porus & old school, epoxy primer provides a better bite & protective barrier right on the ally 10
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@SammLloy4813 years agoIf you use a high velocity urethane spray it won't dull the reflective shine on piece your painting..same thing they use on guitars for a very high Sheen.. 4
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@jeffreykbevins71163 years agoThanks!!! A great informative video, and you did a great job. I want to do this to my 1987 F150 4x4 factory wheels. So this video has given me some good points, to do a good job. And I would love to see a video about how that you did the high polished wheels. I will be looking for more videos from you. Be careful and stay safe. As always, Jeffrey !!! ...2
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@ARNOLDFALCONlast yearThank you I appreciate videos like this not the wasting time one learning something new comes in handy in the future 1
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@thomasarussellsr2 years agoThis has to be the longest spray paint video I've ever watched, all the way through. And that, sir, is a high complement. Well done, and so sorry about the damage the tire counters did to your rims, from a guy who used to work mounting tires from 12" car tires all the way up to big rigs, farm tractors, and earth moving machinery. There really is no excuse for it other than laziness and apathy. Done correctly, the machinery used for mounting those tires should never damage the rims or even a spray painted finish. BTW, in the future, when testing a new method, like brushing on the recessed black sections, start with the designated spare like you had in this set. The lessons learned on the first wheel can then be carried over to the mounted wheels. (Just a thought.) Nice looking wheels, and great video. Well done. ...9
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@Wirmish3 years agoRemoving rust... without getting tired. A small container with molasses. Drop the wheel inside. Put a cover on the container. Wait 2 weeks. Take out the wheel. Rinse with water. And voilà. No rubbing. No more rust. 3
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@mikegentzke642410 months agoTchaikovsky 1812 Overture. Never thought I’d hear that in a rim restoration video. Happy birthday America. Nice video.
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@sgt_loeram19332 weeks agoActually makes me happy I live in California, well almost happy 2
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@ironvoice50793 years agothose wheels look really good. In my experience those can paints get scratched so easily, so much work just to see them scratch rather quickly. 14
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@rideon68392 years agoThose little lines that you see on your wheels from the lathe are what is called tooling marks. It's where the cutting tool made it's path during the machining process. 3
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@MichaelRobinsonglass3 weeks agoI need to refinish the wheels on my XJS, thanks for the help and inspiration. 2
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@itguy7551last yearHe has some Bob Ross vibes. The Bob Ross of wheel restauration... Everyone can follow, and it is extremely relaxing. Also he is doing a proper job!
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@68cuttyyesterdayfantastic ill be sending you my old-school hot rod mags to fix up for me great job ...
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@theshopspot90533 years agoNicely done!!! Looks awesome dude 🤙🏻 glad I could help ya get em done quicker! 4
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@31acruz3 weeks agoFantastic video, very complete. Probably the best I've seen in years due to the amount of important detail you included. You have a talent for teaching and laying things out clearly. Well, done.
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@masonelliott49952 years agoI love the realization that you covered your floor with primer 1
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@davidbarnsley84863 years agoI usually have a small cup with thinners in and drop all the paint nozzles in to keep them from blocking up Maybe try that Just use thinners not turps based it cleans so much better You needed to do a guide coat when sanding the filler and then you would see all imperfections They do look good Scratches ar,e always a problem with painted wheels ...3
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@Sigspearthumb13 years agoLooks really good! Gonna try it myself. For what it’s worth, I would like to see a paint job with an air compressor. Would the process be much different if the wheels were on the vehicle? 4
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@pedrogadea49263 years agoThis is definitely the way to go. Forget about harsh, toxic, carcinogenic chemicals that will consume a ton of time and effort and will not even produce good results. Don't ask me how I know.... Great video edition. 1
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@frankjacoby94602 years agoThanks, best wheel restoration video on YouTube; 1
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@joejones6968last yearYou are your worse critic; I think you did a phenomenal job young man. Very nice-looking wheels and center caps, and they look great on your truck. I absolutely liked watching you work. Thank you for making this video for all of us to see. ...1
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@jr758482 years agoI have (4) of almost the same style wheels except they're the spiral teardrop type. They've never been in salty weather since I live in the west coast. I was thinking of selling them as is and getting a few bucks for them but your tutorial makes me want to redo them. They're the 6 lug that came from my pre 2000 Toyota Tacoma and the only reason I had to replace them was because Discount Tire supposedly "doesn't carry" the Michelin Defender series tire in that size so I had to go a little bigger. Personally, I think they were just upwelling me which I bought into because my wheels were looking very worn and I wanted new ones anyway (got $170 back in rebates though). Though I highly doubt I'll be able to get the high quality results like you got, I'd like to know about how much you think I should charge for them once they're done. Thanks in advance for the feedback, and great tutorial man. ...3
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@cbkenison3 years agoOof, those scratches from the mounting machine must've hurt you deep down, I know I would've felt it. Gracious of you to deal with it so easily. Even with great care, mistakes like that can happen, but with such large sidewalls it is a bit unexcusable. ...7
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@unwrangler119 months agoThanks for your comprehensive video. It is really helpful to see what works and what doesn’t and why. Great video! 2
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@alexparker32633 years agoBy far the best video I've found. And just so happens I'm using the same colors. Much appreciated 1
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@braddersf1last yearI was fully with you until you took them to be sandblasted. That's not an "at home" fix my dude. Get your sandpaper or a wire brush out! 91
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@scottmoola23112 years agoDamn bro. That's a helluva job you did there. 👏 1
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@karpilin2 years agoThis is brilliant! Every imperfection on the final result can be traced back to the a step mistake was made and then learned from. If one is happy with the result, then just follow the steps in the video, if you feel that the result is not good enough, either trust it to professional refurbishers, or rethink some of the steps. ...
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@MrTapanes2 years agoWow! What a detailed and informative video. A lot of really great tips and tricks that I will be employing in my wheel repaint. Thanks so much! 2
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@hotdogbuns2553 years agoJust bought some new wheels for my Subaru. I think I'll use this video to restore my old wheels. 1
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@randywise88173 months agoI like how you did your homework on testing the clearcoat that helps alot. I do appreciate how you describe what your doing for the diy at home people, very good job. The brush on black paint i though was a good touch considering im about to do that to my truck wheels. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see your next video. Thanks Terry ...
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@davida871last yearVery helpful tips. I've done one set and now through trial and error I can get much better results thanks to your video. I like the filler primer to fill imperfections. You can use a glaze putty on road rash dings that won't shrink too. Thanks 👍 ...2
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@MrRodolphec3 years agoThank you very much for the thorough step by step. You have high skill and wishing you the best. Thank you Rudy 1
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@stephendavidcavuoti65489 months agoYou’re so Right they do look good with just primer ! 1
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@blakeREVOLUTION3 years agoBeen waiting for this! Can’t wait to do it to my 1993 VX. Thanks for your vídeos mate! 1
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@LeonVisnaw2 years agoWow, the work is crazy impressive. When I get over the shock I plan to do the rims on my 93' Miata. Thanks for the tutorial.
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@samdublast yearThese look great! Thanks for the in depth video and all tips/misshaps!
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@chakradjuzeus9275one week ago 💯 facts!!!! Especially trucks 1
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@TR19last monthBest wheel prep and paint vid on the tube
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@NKPGarage2 years agoGreat to see all the steps you went through. What worked. And what didn’t work. Fantastic video!
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@mickfitchettchristine1152 years agoThe amount of work you did was well worth it. Looks real good. 2
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@rlauniussimmons53562 months ago😊HEY I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH AND I LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU GUYS 😊 1
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@Nick-rn7uh3 months agoThe tire shop damage really upset me after so much progress brother they all of the franchise type tire shops have caused damages like this to mine and costs me at least 80 bucks as usally had multiple sets of tires i would need swapped over , so i bought a tire machine and havent had a scratch or chip sence , thank you for all the valuable nowlege about the chemical mixes and primer setup and prep 😊 ...
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@RonaldChapman-jg5xu4 months agoThey turned out great! Now do mine! Lol
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@WilliamMajor3 years agolike the paint demo on various product and the topper is the classical music in the background:) 1
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@MrMattDat2 years agoYou did a great job on those wheels!! Very good video with so many tips!!
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@jussiketels1513 years agoThanks for the video , the result for a DIY in a garage, is really good, but also a lot of work!!! 1
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@peterhannam8556 months agoAn excellent tutorial . You have unbelievable patience . You did an excellent job . Well done . 1
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@ttinnovations33103 years agoLooks Amazing, Great Job !! I did my Toyota 4runner 15" wheels 1
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@daledassel56583 months agoNice work! Old crappy rims can be tough to restore. 1
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@MichaelDillin7 months agoGreat job the shop I worked in for about a year (I was prep guy😭)we blow it off first and then the last thing we do just before we paint is to use the tack cloth just in case anything from the blow nozzle stirs up in the air👍🤠🇺🇸 ...1
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@DE-ok4ld7 months agoVery nice job! Not sure I would have that kind of patients for detailing like you do! 2
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@buddhikapulasthi29983 years agoMan, I freaking love your work. ❤️ Keep it up!!! 2
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@marybethmaine985010 months agowow the ending is great . You wont see the rougher parts when you are driving -so cool
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@peterschlater57563 years agoVery well done! Hello to a fellow Ohioan. 2
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@masonelliott49952 years agoDude you're crazily underrated wheres your 10m subs that you deserve
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@denniscaulfield74803 years agolooks great, I did my window areas with a brush too. 1
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@fantared52633 years agoGood stuff. If I have to stop painting an enamel paint with a brush before I finish the job I put the brush in a sealed plastic bag and pop it in the fridge or the freezer. 2
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@crazyrayuk36last yearNice job. Thanks for sharing and honesty. It helps to know the what ifs and how to fix mistakes. I was gutted when you got the wheels back with tyres and marks. I felt so bad and to be honest after all the hard work I'd wouldn't of been pleased, but you kept it cool and touched them up nicely. Look forward to more videos 👌👍 ...
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@ricksmith32993 years agoLooks great !! Therapeutic to watch too !!! 1
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@MrMattDat2 years agoThe hand polished wheels are gorgeous and you should be proud of that work! Very handy video! 1
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@sethouk14532 years agoGreat detailed DIY video. Sharp looking LC.
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@a913life3 months agoFirst and formost props on a great vid and matching finish results. I did want to enlighten on the spray volume issue with the color on the first wheel, if you had used a button/nozzle out of another color can instead of the prep spray the volume wouldve been the same. The amount of clogged cans I run into is annoying. I rattle can enough to find it neccessary to keep little bags of clean buttons and with the new style cans I've been able to reduce that space since the nozzle in the button is removable. Not sure if anyone else has said any or all of what I just shared but either way, keep up the quality work! It's all in the prep! Headed over to check out your Tonka resto now! 🍻 ...1
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@KenanRaptor2 years agoI like it more with the brush, hand painted like rolls royce small paint details😆 1
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@herowillrose31982 years agoLiked extra time spent to finished good. 1
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@evanfairbanks10202 years agoI did similar to this on my land cruiser wheels. I opted to only paint the “D” shaped areas sand and polish the aluminum on the rest of the wheel. It was well worth the work. Good video!
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@StokedBuilds9 months agoI'm just about to take on clearning and painting some motorcycle wheels and can't powder coat them myself, so am going to follow your steps. Thanks for sharing so much detail.
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@rutilorocha3457last yearWhat a very good explanation on all brother what you make por hour doing this pro job nice brother 👍 1
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@Kurogane_6662 years agoI'm from the east coast of Canada I feel your pain now I'm out west as a dryer winter but the same problem is here as well but it's not as bad but my 20-in rims on my truck they need to clean up 1
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@rickgrennan393 years agogreat video ,your a good teacher, learned a lot. thx now it is time for me to do the same 2
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@Acorious61096 months agoAmazing, get some tire shine to make that sucker commercial ready! Great video 1
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@FCT8306onTwoWheels10 months agoi used to have a 96' LandCruiser with those wheels and the machine finish had that same kind of corrosion. Never got around to making them nicey nice but enjoyed the truck when we had it. Great job you did refinishing them ...
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@andrewbutler76664 weeks agoHey dude those looked really good afterwards, a great finish, I've got three sets on the go for refurbishment if you fancy lending a hand 😊😂😂 1
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@repoxs7 months agoSand blasting the sure fire way to remove stubborn corrosion 1
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I’ve watched hundreds, and while there are lots of great videos, this one is in depth yet extremely simplistic. Your narration and explanation sounds like it was professionally produced. Well done and the wheels look like new! I also enjoyed your reaction when your son made his cameo! 😂 ... 166
Thanks to 6th Gear Garage keep it up brother. You have my attention. ... 49
Thank you for your perfectly narrated & videoed step by step honest, real, informative video. It must of been good to keep me watching for nearly an hour Lol.
Cute kid, future helper...
Nice one 🙂 ... 4
I want to do this to my 1987 F150 4x4 factory wheels. So this video has given me some good points, to do a good job. And I would love to see a video about how that you did the high polished wheels. I will be looking for more videos from you. Be careful and stay safe.
As always, Jeffrey !!! ... 2
BTW, in the future, when testing a new method, like brushing on the recessed black sections, start with the designated spare like you had in this set. The lessons learned on the first wheel can then be carried over to the mounted wheels. (Just a thought.)
Nice looking wheels, and great video. Well done. ... 9
A small container with molasses. Drop the wheel inside. Put a cover on the container. Wait 2 weeks. Take out the wheel. Rinse with water. And voilà. No rubbing. No more rust. 3
The Bob Ross of wheel restauration...
Everyone can follow, and it is extremely relaxing.
Also he is doing a proper job!
Maybe try that
Just use thinners not turps based it cleans so much better
You needed to do a guide coat when sanding the filler and then you would see all imperfections
They do look good
Scratches ar,e always a problem with painted wheels ... 3
They're the 6 lug that came from my pre 2000 Toyota Tacoma and the only reason I had to replace them was because Discount Tire supposedly "doesn't carry" the Michelin Defender series tire in that size so I had to go a little bigger.
Personally, I think they were just upwelling me which I bought into because my wheels were looking very worn and I wanted new ones anyway (got $170 back in rebates though).
Though I highly doubt I'll be able to get the high quality results like you got, I'd like to know about how much you think I should charge for them once they're done.
Thanks in advance for the feedback, and great tutorial man. ... 3
The brush on black paint i though was a good touch considering im about to do that to my truck wheels.
Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see your next video.
Thanks Terry ...
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Rudy 1
Thanks for your vídeos mate! 1
Looks real good. 2
paint with a brush before I finish the job I put the brush in a sealed plastic bag and pop it in the fridge or the freezer. 2
I was gutted when you got the wheels back with tyres and marks. I felt so bad and to be honest after all the hard work I'd wouldn't of been pleased, but you kept it cool and touched them up nicely.
Look forward to more videos 👌👍 ...
Thanks for sharing so much detail.