Richie94gts Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi, I've been attempting to refurb my split rims (gram light 57f pro - I think) and am having some trouble with the bolts. Ice had all the nuts and bolts in coke for a week and while 60 out of the 80 look good the remaining 20 and all the nuts are black. I'm less worried about the nuts as they aren't visible however I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for replacement or refurbishing options? Had a glance around and can't see anything similar - hex drive 20mm bolts. Trying to get them sorted for japfest. I've included some images below for interest I've also included a picture of the rims, I've filed and wet and dried but irrespective of how much I sand they still seem pitted and I can't achieve a mirror finish. Think i need a machine! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 You need to take your wheels to a metal polisher if you want to get them really shiny, google search should find you one in your area. The only thing i might suggest for your nuts and bolts is to try kitchen descaler, like Kilrock. Or alternatively take one to a fasteners and fixing supplier and see if they can match, usually they can, unless they are an m7 and they wont have them on the shelf. Or just buy new from a specialist if they are m7 (size of bolt) http://www.torquepartz.com/category/bbs/split-rim-bolts/ http://www.srrhardware.com/category/bolts-steel-m7-32mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Try soaking them in coke, you never know. And pics if they are 57f Pros, I only know of 5 sets in decent sizes in the country, I literally waited 4 years to get hold of a set myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 had all the nuts and bolts in coke for a week Try soaking them in coke, you never know. I reckon he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Bollocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 I didn't manage to find direct replacements so have been trying to tidy up the remaining ones. I used a mop on my drill with some blue and pink compound to improve them. Thyre not perfect but a lot better than they were, I struggled with the last couple of nuts though and had to wire brush all the threads and retap the threads on the last two. At which time I realised they were actually m7s. Got the wheels back together now and they're looking pretty good. Not perfect but I'm happy. I've also bought some gold nuts to tart them up for japfest. Here's a picture of the centres. Another of the wheel with the centres in. Looks nice but a complete fail. I got the centres the wrong way around!!! Th dont clear the calipers so have had to put the horrible 18s back on. Damn it - i had asked my guy to label them up so i knew which way round they went but he decided it wasn't necessary. Which means my car looks the worst it ever has I had a bodykit and spoiler ready and was let down, went to fit the spoiler tonight and the colour was completely wrong - not even close. Total japfest fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Must say normally not a big fan of crome or split rims but they look cool I think suit a Zed as well , look a nice job you done of them by the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks, well I'll be hiding at the back of the plot, on my scummed up stock 18s with no tread, at japfest later. Getting up in 6 hours - Needed a few beers to null the disappointment - feeling a bit better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 If they are going to come apart again i would flick a coat over the exposed lips where the centres bolt too rather than leave them aluminium colour, would look much better if it matched the centres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Good suggestion jetpilot but I quite like the contrast and clearly shows the split rim pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Finally got the bolt pictures on photobucket. This is what the bolts looked like: After mopping them, got to: Then finally put them back together and back on the car, added the volk centre caps and gold nuts. Very pleased, think they look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Very nice and a good job. Edited May 21, 2015 by veilside z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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