Re-finishing some Dracos

[BeaverMeat]

Doing a custom paint job on my rain/winter tire Dracos to make them look like a multi-piece. Turned out better than I expected. This is my first time painting wheels.

What Volvo center caps fit the center bore of these wheels? Going for for exposed chrome nut look.

[Redwood Chair]

WWD caps.

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

WWD caps.

WWD?

The caps offered from iPd are too small by my measurements.

[swedishiron.com]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

WWD?

The caps offered from iPd are too small by my measurements.

WWD = Wrong Wheel Drive (or Front wheel drive)

The wheels as offered on 850 Columba wheels have a centercap that will fit, or so I've been told (but have not verified).

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by swedishiron.com

WWD = Wrong Wheel Drive (or Front wheel drive)

The wheels as offered on 850 Columba wheels have a centercap that will fit, or so I've been told (but have not verified).

lol

That’s what I thought. Wasn’t too sure, I’m a new guy here.

Depends if I can find a set. I may just get some cheap generic ones and slap a Volvo sticker on them.

I used PVC pipe caps on my wife’s RAV4 winter steelies.

[BeaverMeat]

Now to let them sit for 3 days before I mount the rubber

[Redwood Chair]

Looking good.

Or some Virgo caps if you're feeling flush and frisky.

[BeaverMeat]

If I can find a set for cheap...

Still on the fence if I should matte them or not. The glossy clear will fade over time

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

If I can find a set for cheap...

Still on the fence if I should matte them or not. The glossy clear will fade over time

They're just laying around out there in the junkyard dirt right next to the 2" OE tow hitch.

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

They're just laying around out there in the junkyard dirt right next to the 2" OE tow hitch.

lol. Too bad that challenge is off as I decided to go with roof rails.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

lol. Too bad that challenge is off as I decided to go with roof rails.

I found some early 240 hubcap clips on few wheels that are used as jackstands at the junkyards

[Jack]

why not fix the curbrash ?

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by Jack

why not fix the curbrash ?

That’s the plan after I find a clean way to remove the paint to polish and clear the bare aluminum. So far the chemical paint remover attempts have been deemed unsuccessful on my practice rim. The clear comes off but that paint is a bitch. Next step Is good ol’ sanding the crap out of them.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

That’s the plan after I find a clean way to remove the paint to polish and clear the bare aluminum. So far the chemical paint remover attempts have been deemed unsuccessful on my practice rim. The clear comes off but that paint is a bitch. Next step Is good ol’ sanding the crap out of them.

You’re starting with the horses ass by painting the center first

Raise the rear mount the wheel on the axle, start car and use sandpaper

Don’t stick your dick into it ... do not!

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by Jack

You’re starting with the horses ass by painting the center first

Raise the rear mount the wheel on the axle, start car and use sandpaper

Don’t stick your dick into it ... do not!

I’m not polishing the inside of the drum. It’s too much of a pain in the ass... so I’m half-ass’n it and just polishing the outer lip with the Dremel after I fix the rash. Good enough... these wheels aren’t perfect anyways. I only have $120 USD total invested. That includes wheels, wheel cleaner, masking tape, and paint.

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

Dracos are the redheaded stepchildren of the Volvo wheel family and as such they don't get the gold paint or any profit.

lol. I was going to paint then gold or bronze originally. My 8 year old said black would look cool as “It would look like an old Porsche 911 wheel”

I’ve been offered some Hydras... those would look good with gold or bronze centers. Crap... I may have to buy them. You see, I’m bit of a wheel whore. lol

I’m searching for a set of Rigels or Coronas for a set of studded winters.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

I’m not polishing the inside of the drum. It’s too much of a pain in the ass... so I’m half-ass’n it and just polishing the outer lip with the Dremel after I fix the rash. Good enough... these wheels aren’t perfect anyways. I only have $120 USD total invested. That includes wheels, wheel cleaner, masking tape, and paint.

Spent not invested,

Use a Dremel on your PP or the $120 will go up to $200 on dremel accessories

[James M]

Originally Posted by Jack

Raise the rear mount the wheel on the axle, start car and use sandpaper

Don’t stick your dick into it ... do not!

He's speaking from personal experience it's a very good lesson.

Why paint them if your trying to remove the paint now? If your gonna call slapping down a layer of black rattle can refinishing I guess I'm more skillful then I thought

[BeaverMeat]

Originally Posted by James M

He's speaking from personal experience it's a very good lesson.

Why paint them if your trying to remove the paint now? If your gonna call slapping down a layer of black rattle can refinishing I guess I'm more skillful then I thought

That’s because I’m ADHD diagnosed and unmedicated. My process is backwards but, I’ll succeed. ;)

Hey, it’s not like I just grabbed a can of Rustoleum and called it a day.

re·fin·ish
/rēˈfiniSH/

verb

apply a new finish to (a surface or object).


I “applied” a rattle can of primer/paint/clear “finish” to the “surface” of my wheel “object”.

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by BeaverMeat

That’s the plan after I find a clean way to remove the paint to polish and clear the bare aluminum. So far the chemical paint remover attempts have been deemed unsuccessful on my practice rim. The clear comes off but that paint is a bitch. Next step Is good ol’ sanding the crap out of them.

That 80's catalyzed epoxy don't go down easy, makes a wonderful base if you sand it a bit however.

[nel621]

^That requires work.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by nel621

^That requires work.

Re finished

Paint the centers gold and profit... TB why are you disappointing me

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by Jack

Re finished

Paint the centers gold and profit... TB why are you disappointing me

Dracos are the redheaded stepchildren of the Volvo wheel family and as such they don't get the gold paint or any profit.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

Dracos are the redheaded stepchildren of the Volvo wheel family and as such they don't get the gold paint or any profit.

Idk I would pay $800 for gold center Dracos

[Wilford Brimley]

Originally Posted by Jack

Re finished

Paint the centers gold and profit... TB why are you disappointing me

Needs to be pressure washed and steam cleaned first

[James M]

Avoid the cutoff wheel you'll be ok