Hey all, just came across some 16 inch rims that came off a cavalier 5 x 100 bolt size and they were decent shape but the had some pitting and around the lug nut holes it look like the grey was blistering off.
From what i can understand you can sand these down to look good?
Can you explain the process or are they just junk?

Rims are never junk unless theyre broke/cracked. Pics would be helpful. What style cav wheels are they polished or painted.. theres many options:-)

They looks painted to me, they were at a salvage company, I didn't buy them as I was uncertain.

Here's a pic of a 92 HP engine lathe used to remove the clear coat & corrosion with a wood chisel, followed by emery paper:



Before & after:

quote Originally posted by David Hambleton: Here's a pic of a 92 HP engine lathe used to remove the clear coat & corrosion with a wood chisel, followed by emery paper:

Gotta like those 92 hp lathes...

15 kilometers in 1st gear @ idle for 4 wheels. (Maybe only using 0.92 HP...)

quote Originally posted by David Hambleton: 15 kilometers in 1st gear @ idle for 4 wheels. (Maybe only using 0.92 HP...)

I thought you were supposed to have the wife sitting in the car gunning it for full effect...

Wife? Can't afford 'fee'males; only 'Fi'eros!

quote Originally posted by David Hambleton: Wife? Can't afford 'fee'males; only 'Fi'eros!

Wise choice....they're a lot cheaper....

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quote Originally posted by David Hambleton: Here's a pic of a 92 HP engine lathe used to remove the clear coat & corrosion with a wood chisel, followed by emery paper: Before & after:

Was going to do the same thing this Thursday night and clear them. Getting new tires Saturday!!!