Cheap Rally Wheel Restoration!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ธ.ค. 2021
- Picking up a set of old Rally Wheels is a great way to update your old ride! Do you know how to transform your old junkyard find into something that looks like new again? In todays video, I will show you how to clean, prep and paint your Rally Wheels. You will be surprised how good these wheels can look for very little money!
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I LIKED YOUR IDEA OF USING THE CARDS AROUND THE WHEEL TO PAINT WITH THE TIRE ON! I WILL USE THAT ON MY 72 GMC, THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS AND TRICKs, I AM 83, YOU THINK I WOULD HAVE KNOWN BY NOW, SLOW TO LEARN MAYBE! I DID NOT KNOW
Thanks Dennis! Pops always told me you’re never too old to learn. I always enjoy learning new tips! Enjoy that 72 and thanks for watching!
Nice job👍🏾
I appreciate it!
I just got a 2003 Chevy s10 and this is gonna help out a lot, thanks Chad!
You bet! I’ve recently switch over to VHT Ford Argent silver because my local AutoZone stocks it. It’s almost the identical color as Chevy Argent but much cheaper. Good luck!
Very helpful video, thank you!
If it took more than ten minutes to media blast one wheel there is something wrong with the sandblaster and or improper media type.
Thank you! It didn't seem to work very well with several coats of paint. The basic Harbor Freight cabinets don't seem to cover much ground very fast. Shops around here seem to want too much to blast a set.
@@ItsTheChad71 Yes! The shops with blaster booths in my area are crazy expensive. I did not intend to be negative in my first comment. Perhaps look into getting a different media? No clue how much or what type to suggest.
I use your video for my rally they came out great thanks
That’s awesome! I’m glad it could help!
Looks beautiful
Excellent, highly detailed, method of refurbishing wheels. Thanks!
I appreciate it! Always glad to save the next guy a headache. Thanks for watching!
This is a good process for any steel wheel. Going to be painting some soon to slap on my Nissan for an old school hard body look.
I really enjoy seeing the transformation. It's a cheap way to make big difference! Good luck and thanks for watching!
I had a 1990 Sentra as a daily back in the early 2000's. I media blasted the rims, primed them and painted them with cans of silver high temp wheel paint. They stayed nice for about two Years then the rust belt elements started to take them right back where they started from.
Thanks for sharing. Wheels look great. 👍🏽👍🏽
I appreciate it! It's pretty cool what a little elbow grease and a can of spray paint can do!
Amazing transformation! I love spray painting wheels, so much fun and allows for creativity and a unique look
I agree! A few bucks can totally transform you old ride!
Looks great!!!
Thank you! I really enjoy making old stuff look Newish!
This inspires me, thanks for the video
Awesome! I always enjoy saving the next guy a few bucks if I can!
awesome work Chad.....
I appreciate it!
Excellent video, working on mine now👍👍
I appreciate it! I’ve recently switched over to VHT Ford Argent silver because AutoZone keeps it stock near me. I have to order Krylon now. I can’t tell a difference between Ford argent silver and Chevy. Ford is a lot cheaper too! I hope they turn out great!
New subscriber here, love the videos Chad, very helpful for my 84 c10 build.
Thank you very much! I'm glad I can help out. These are such classic wheels that don't take much money to clean up with a few hours of elbow grease. Thank you for your time and watching!
Thanks for sharing yep they made a big difference on my 86 C10
You bet! I had a set on my 86 Silverado as well. The wheels and tires were probably worth more than the truck! Thanks for watching!
Great video ! Thank you
I appreciate it and thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot. Will do it with mine for a 89 OBS. Like it better, than buying new rims of some sort. Regards from Germany!
Good to hear from you over here! You can’t go wrong with a fresh coat of paint!
Nice job, will be attempting soon for my 87 Silverado.
Thank you! I have been testing the waters with the VHT from Auto Zone. They only stock Ford argent silver but it looks just like Chevy at a much cheaper price. It has much more of a sheen than Krylon. Just an option if you like a little shine.
@@ItsTheChad71 Thanks and BTW I forgot to say your rims looks good
I’m putting these on my 91 c1500 😮
Such a classic wheel! GM got it right with these.
Very nice!
Thank you!
Great video bud! I'm restoring Corvette rallys. I was wondering what color would match the factory silver and now I know. Thank you!
Thanks Shawn! I have used VHT as well. It has a little more sheen and runs just under $10. My local Auto Zone stocks Ford Argent Silver which looks exactly the same to me as Chevy Argent that they don’t stock.
Thanks man
You bet!
Nice video bro... Good job
I appreciate it the support and thanks for watching!
I wouldn’t pat myself on the back too much for one thing wire brushing those rusted rims you should’ve had a dust mask on including spray painting !
2nd -when cleaning the chrome rings at least do it on carpet not on the cement you don’t need any more scratches on them
( use carpet )
other than that Good . video
Good points! I know I should wear a mask more often, but I can never see out of my safety glasses.
Nice
Thank you!
I’m buying a set for my 92 k1500 I can’t wait to get them
They are timeless! GM got it right with them! Hope they turn out great!
Great video! You covered everything I need to know. I especially liked your comment to not apply the clear coat. That makes perfect sense!
I appreciate it! I’m all about helping the next guy out. Thanks for watching!
Was curious about the same thing. I thought for sure you would want to clear coat them.
great job , I doing my the same way but i used the spray over cleaner to get all grime etc. out , pump water sprayer instead of car wash and sprayed some 3m rust fighter that i had around the shed , it was use in the back and inside of rim ,, not front of rim,,,rims will be painted charcoal grey
Thank you! I hadn't thought of oven cleaner! I hope they turn out awesome! Thanks for the comment and watching!
They turned out perfect. What size are they? I want Those exact ones on my jeep xj. The five spoke gold wheels need to go lol
Thanks! Those are 15x8. 5x5 bolt pattern, so they should fit most jeeps.
Ok como consigo los aros buen trabajo
Man those look good. I redid the rally’s on my 87 but I didn’t know how to clean the beauty rings and center caps so I’ll probably do those my next days off. My bow ties are faded but all the ones I see for sale are like $30-40 set
Thank you! The price of the emblems have gone up the last couple months. Check out kats-14 on eBay. Just bought a set of 4 for $17 a couple days ago.
Awesome I’ll check them out. Thank you
@@travistate2468 You bet!
Question what size are the beauty rings? Saw on the link you left for Amazon that they have 2”, 2.5”, 3”
I really like the way yours look on this video!
The original ones I use are 2 3/8”. They also made 3”. Most aftermarket are 2, 2.5 or 3. Prob 2.5 would be the look you would want.
What kind of bolt would fit to hold the center cap?
OEM were 5/16 coarse thread by 3/4 I believe. I think you could also use 5/8 flanged head thread cutter bolts (GM PN 14003421). They also made a slotted version. Some guys use aftermarket SS flanged head as well.
Very helpful video. I saw that you mentioned these rims for a ‘67+ Chevy. What would you use for a 1964? I’m thinking of converting it to a 5 bolt. Thank you.
Thank you! You could use the same 5 lug rallies depending on if you went with disc brakes. 15x7s up front fit a little better with disc but 15x8 should fit fine too. If you haven’t you might check out my truck rally wheel video to see the differences.
Hey Chad, love your videos man! Particularly the rally wheel and center cap vids. Restoring my dads ‘81 Chevy Silverado C10. Painted the rims, have my center caps, but the trim rings were lost in time. Not only am I at a loss on where to find them (junkyard is plum out) but no idea on the install and how they’re supposed to stay put on the wheel. Could you point me in the right direction?
Thanks James! Finding a good original set is getting tough. There are several aftermarket vendors out there you can check out. Classic Parts of America and Speedway motors have the original style 3" deep sets. You can also find several options on Ebay that are 2 1/4 and 2.5" as well. The original and aftermarket sets are held on by compression clips. They just wedge onto the wheel lips. Unfortunately they scratch your newly painted wheels. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching!
Nice work! I'm probably going to do mine the cheap way anyway but do you know what media you used to blast the rims? Wondering if using sand would have increased the blasting time. Since they are steel I assume sand would work faster without damaging anything but my sandblasting experience is youtube only.. no hands on.
Thanks! You can really transform a junk set for little money. I believe the media we used was aluminum oxide from harbor freight. Didn’t go as fast as I would have liked. I just started restoring another set for a buddy. Doing that set by hand. I will post the before and afters on Facebook soon.
I just put a set of these from a 81 or 82 Chevy truck on my 73 Regal. I did it the right way though and sand blasted them. I went and bought one of the cheap sand blasters (Not Cabinet just the gun itself and sandblasted them. Yes it took more time but I know it's done right. I also used Rubbing Alcohol instead of wasting money on Prep-sol. I painted them Burnt Copper instead of Silver because my paint scheme for my Regal is going to be White and Copper with Camel Hide Brown interior.
I bet that turned out nice on the Regal! Blasting them ensure you get all the nooks and crannies cleared out. I am like you now and use cheap rubbing alcohol. Works great for a couple bucks. I haven’t painted a set the body color yet. Looks neat with the right color. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
@@ItsTheChad71 Yeah they look killer if I do say so myself. Sandblasting is DEFINETALLY the way to go. it takes more time but better results.
Hey Chad. Love the videos! I just painted my wheels today. I had them blasted and sanded them back smooth. I used Rust-Oleum etching primer that went on perfect. I then used vht ford argent silver. It has a powdery textured appearance and feel. Not sure what I did wrong or if the wheel paint just comes out this way. Not sure whether I should wet sand and clear them or sand them down and start over? Thanks.
That happens every once in a while to me too with the filler or etching primer. Since it’s already top coated, I would hit it with some 600 grit sandpaper lightly to smooth everything out. Try not to take any paint off, just make it super smooth and give it one more coat of VHT. That should take care of it.
Great video keep up the good work
I appreciate it Don! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Chad, very good information. I do have a question on what your opinion would be for considering the rims are too pitted/corroded to proceed with restoring?
Thank you! Depending on how bad the pitting is, you could use a high build primer to fill them in or even body filler if it’s that extreme. I haven’t used either. Most of the time several coats of fillable primer and several coats of paint hide them good enough. Luckily there isn’t too much exposed since the caps and rings hide a bunch. If you are going for a higher end build, I would look for a better set or a reproduction set. Hope that helps!
Helps greatly. Appreciate feedback on your thoughts on looks and how to get the best out of them with available resources. One other question I have would be for functionality. In your opinion what measure should I look for to determine if pitting/corrosion exists at the bead surface is too much? I’m sure I could take advantage of prime filler and paint, but would not rely on body filler at this interface. Again, thanks for your comment and opinion.
Use to paint the centre part black , looks pretty cool
I’ll give that a try on some!
This method works just fine on basically any steel wheels.
Such an inexpensive way to completely change the look of a ride!
I have an él Camino with rally wheels just wondering if you have any tips for re doing the plastic center caps
If they aren’t too banged up, you could scuff them up and shoot them with aluminum or chrome spray paint. Lately, I have been spending $45 on eBay and buying new plastic caps.
Thanks man now I’m on the hunt for some rally’s
Heck yeah!! They are such a classic looking wheel. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Nice video man . I just picked up a set for my truck but I’m missing the bolts that hold the center cap in the middle . Do you happen to know the size of the bolts so I can go grab a pair from Home Depot ? TIA
I appreciate it. They should be a 5/16 course thread by 3/4”. Originals had a groove or cut on the tip (thread cutters). Some hardware stores stock them still.
Great video! Thinking about painting my wheels "the chad way", but trying to figure out if i go that route or just powdercoat them. How many spray cans did you use from start to finish? Rust inhibitor, primer and color, trying to compare pricing and see if it's worth the time invested as opposed to having a shop do all the work. Any help is much appreciated and again GREAT VIDEOS!!
Thank you! On a typical set I would use 1 can (1 coat) rust converter if needed, 2-3 cans of fillable or self etching primer. That would include priming the front, back and sides. 2 cans of black if painting the backs and sides. You truly could leave them alone or rust converter if needed. 1 can Dull aluminum or for a more gloss finish VHT rally wheel paint (3-4 coats with some left over). I usually have less than $40 in a set with paint, primer and converter. If you don’t have any sandpaper or chrome polish add a few more bucks. Let me know if you have any more questions. Glad to help!
I sandblasted and primered and painted mine, I used about half can of each per wheel. so I'd buy 3 cans of each just to be sure. I bought one of those cheap hand held sand blasters from Harbor Freight for like $40, yes it was more expensive and took longer then doing it the "chad way" but I know it will last for years and I won't have to do it again for a while, I was taught to do it right the first time plus I just don't like doing something twice.
Great video where do u get the sticker on the hood caps?
Classic Parts or eBay is where I get mine. The 5 lugs are 2.5” and the 6 lug are 3.5”.
I have original Chevy rally rims on my all original 1976 Monte Carlo. I have pondered having them power coated but am still considering painting them. It is an all original fully loaded 15,000 mile Landau model. What would you do?
If you can get them blasted and coated at a reasonable price, I would go that route.
Good morning, I had a problem with some Monte Carlo SS 1985 Rally wheels, I restored them and bought the center caps but I don't know how to install them, I've tried everything but I can't get them to stay fixed, they fit into the rim eyebrows and they don't reach to the bottom part and it is very easy for them to come off with some vibration from the road, could you tell me how they are installed?
Are the they true Monte SS 5 spoke wheels or the corvette (car) rally’s with the 5 slots and sombrero center caps? Just trying make sure we are on the same page. Thanks
They are the SS 1985 rally wheels, they are the ones with 5 triangles, the wheel is silver gray and the triangles are black, with rings and the centers are plastic, very similar to the ones on the Camaro, with gray stripes and the Chevrolet logo, the problem is that I put them in and they fit into the rim eyebrows but I can't get them to stay fixed, with vibration movements on the road they can come off, what I don't know is if I have to put them in with more pressure or with a rubber hammer
Nice job how many spray cans did you use
Thanks! Almost 2 cans of primer if I do the front, back and sides. I can of black and 3/4 of topcoat. That will give me 3 nice coats.
Besise krylon, VHT and eastwood do you have any other recommendation. None of your recommendation are not in the shelf anymore?
Sorry for the delay. The message went to review for some reason. Those are the only 3 I have used for a close match. I think I have used Krylon "Pewter" for an off gray as well.
all this great i must say that their is no wrong way or quickest way to have the same outcome. Me personally to use less elbow grease i think its best use a big storage plastic tub that will fit a rim size depends too, but that will fit for the most part and dump a whole gallon container of EVAPORUST from H.Freight and every so often splash that stuff around while the rim soaks in it flip the rim after maybe like an hour or so depends on how rusty it is or want to remove gunk. then pull rim out rinse with water and wet sand with like 1000-grit to 1500 then after that use alchohol to remove any dust then ready for primer and than your paint of preference.
I really like evaporust too! Great non toxic alternative. I might give that a try in the near future!
I've never used any silvers except vht Chevy silver or rally silver can't remember the exact colours name but always wondered what their other silvers look like
I’ve been switching between Krylon and VHT argent silver. I find that VHT has a better sheen if that’s what one is going for.
@@ItsTheChad71 I had only head of Krylon brand recently after exploring chrome type aerosols. There's nobody even remotely close that stocks them, and the postage fee is not worth it lol
@@ConceptXX O'Reilly's is the only place I have found it or could order it cheaply. I have been using VHT Ford argent silver instead of Chevy because AutoZone stocks it and its about $5 cheaper. I can't tell the difference from Ford to Chevy. Probably just the label.....
Great job! I’ll probably be going the Chad route on my 96 Ram Rallye wheels.
Thanks Bryan! I have recently tried VHT Ford Rally wheel paint because Auto Zone stocks it. They don’t In Chevy Rally. I can’t tell the difference. VHT has a bit more sheen compared to Krylon. Some like some gloss others don’t. Best of luck to you!
Thanks I wonder if any viewers know a good match for Mopar argent wheel paint? Maybe same?
Hey Chad so does the lug nut tighten down onto the plastic center cap? Seems like the plastic would crack.
The caps have holes in them for the lug nuts but are held onto the wheel with 3 thread cutter bolts or screws that go threw the face of the cap. There was a certain style cap that was held on with screw through the back of the wheel as well.
@@ItsTheChad71 Okay, gotcha, thanks
How many cans of primer/paint should I get? I’m about to restore my rallies!
1 can of primer if you are only doing the face. 2 if back and sides. 1 can of black if only doing rears, 2-3 if doing rear and sides. 1 can of Krylon or VHT Rally wheel paint for the face. It’s not a bad idea to buy 2 so you have a back up for touch ups. VHT Ford argent silver is stocked at Auto zone and is almost identical to GM argent that is not stocked.
where did you get or do you get the steel wool?
I get it from Amazon or the local Home Depot or Lowes. I've added the link to the brand I use.
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Hey quick question is 1 can of paint and primer enough for all 4 wheels?
The face of the wheels can get 4 coats in 3/4 of a can. It usually takes me 1.5 cans of primer if I primer the back and sides too. Same for black paint if I do the back and sides. I have found VHT argent silver from auto zone has a nicer semi gloss finish too.
@@ItsTheChad71alright thank you
You should do a video on how 2 clean the 91 & below aluminum rims. They have machined lave lines in them, so I'm pretty sure your not supposed 2 polish them? But I got a set and they are 5 lug 15×7 aluminum with the circular holes and the chevy caps in the middle that are chrome. Mine are metal or cast aluminum? But the replacements on ebay & Amazon are plastic. So I got a good set!
I had a set of aluminum centerline wheels in a satin finish. I used 0000 steel wool carefully to clean them and Meguairs cleaner wax to finish them off.
@@ItsTheChad71 old school down the road from me, he used 2 work for Jesse James. He mentioned the same exact method, thanks brother!
@@321homewrecker You bet!
Obs steelies🤟
You can’t go wrong with a cleaned up set of Steelies!
You must be talking about the GMT400 Styled Steel Wheels. These were the first wheels used after GM stopped putting steelies with hubcaps on trucks
Hey chad, i was only able to get my hands on one can of spray paint of the original color. I cant find another anywhere. Do you think i should be fine to paint all 4 wheels with just one can? Also, will scuffing off the original color for primer and paint be fine, or do you recommend taking it down to metal?
One can should be plenty. I can usually get 3-4 light coats and have a little left over. Scuffing them should work fine. Just try to smooth out the chips and prime the rusty stuff. Good luck!
@ItsTheChad71 thanks Chad. Do I still need to Primer even doe I'm just scuffing up the old paint?
@@fallenone6 I don't think you would need to unless there is a lot of rust on them. I use a filler primer to help fill in some of the chips if I don't take them down to bare metal. It all depends how much time you want to put in them.
@ItsTheChad71 I understand. I see you mentioned that you don't use clear coat on the wheels because when you need to repaint impurities it will make you have to sand. So if I don't use clear coat and later down the road I need to do touch ups, I just spray paint with no sanding?
@@fallenone6 Yes unless you have chips where rust is showing through. Then just some light sanding with 400 or so grit to knock it down but not cause heavy scratching elsewhere.
My Rally wheels look like the ones on the left..lol on a 89 obs..lol
Gotta start somewhere! Throw a little lipstick on them and you’re good to go!
Have link to the Chevy center cap stickers?
I usually grab them off eBay, classic parts of America, LMC or Summit.
www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-469665
Hey Chad, after restoration How much did the classic rally wheels go for?
Around here 400-500 for a complete set.
@@ItsTheChad71 is that wheels alone or including decent rubber?
@@williamtea9662 Wheels along with new caps and rings unless the buyer wants originals.
@@ItsTheChad71 thanks bud, good info and helps me out.
@@williamtea9662 Anytime!
I'm hunting for some rally, new or old, 5x6.5 17R and 9, 10 or 11 wide. Do you think these exist. I've looked all over Amazon, ebay, marketplace, summit racing, Google Shopping, and don't see them.
Check with Detroit Steel. They make Delrays that are a newer version of the OE rally. The smallest they make is an 18 though.
detroitsteelwheel.com/delray/
Where can I get these exact beauty rings
I don’t know of anyone make these aftermarket. Most are 2 or 3”. Speedway has some 2.5”.
www.speedwaymotors.com/Stainless-Steal-Beauty-Rings-15-Inch-GM-Rally-Wheel-Set-of-4,455084.html?CSEGoogle&CSE&CSEGOOGLE&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphmqzyw5CAjcRCCwKUFV-AJULrjtSxtlgP-w8mJ_43JtidU9RUEfqAIaAu2AEALw_wcB
What’s the width on the beauty rings
I prefer the 2 5/8” ones. They also have them in 3”. I like having more of the wheel exposed with the narrower ones.
At the factory the faces were painted without sealing off all the slots and holes. Overspray on the back side was not a concern.
You are correct, but my OCD won’t allow me do that!
Have them on a 1998 GMC Sierra
Which size are you running?
@@ItsTheChad71 15x8 31 inch tires
7-8 hours of blasting....was it worth the resale value?
It definitely wouldn’t be with that setup. I can wire wheel a set of them to bare metal in about 2 hours. That’s what I’ve been doing lately. My buddy can blast a set in about 5-10 minutes with his commercial setup. Like you say, what is your time worth?
Ok, where is the squarebody??
I just rob the wheels off them for the 67-72s!
Yes sir! What's your time worth?
For me it’s free! If I restore a set to sell, $20-30 an hour including materials makes it worth while.
What is with the Ford as a backdrop? Thought we were talking Chevrolet here??🤨😂
I can only afford the old bowties! Got to daily a Ford! I take what I can get right now!
Exactly 😳😳
want me to send you my 72 cheyenne hubcaps to restore for me on video? lol
Absolutely! Oh wait…you aren’t wanting them back when I’m done are you?
Odd way of talking about yourself in the 3rd person...
It’s from the movie Charlie’s Angles.
I let you a message on your instagram. Im trying to contact with you. Thanks!
Let me check