Question on Porsche Alloys

[Jeph]

I disagree with Ronzi. Your wheels are not supposed to be this way.

My wheels used to be smooth on the inside. Then I had an accident and the rims needed to be straightened (fronts only). Now the inside surface is rough as you are describing (whereas my rear wheels are still smooth on the inside.) It matters because it IS noticeable -well, not to people who aren't perfectionists maybe, but it is annoying. True, it doesn't affect anything, but neither does a rip in the seat. It's just not correct.

I suppose your wheels have been refinished in some way. If any one else is experienced in the process of mending wheels, please post. I'd like to know as well.

[timothy]

Jeph, I have the exact same wheels as you and they are not smooth. The barrel is lined with very small parallel grooves running the entire circumference. My OEM 17s are mostly smooth but the surface is unfinished as Ronzi noted. GedC, are you wheels original Porsche or aftermarket? Regardless, 30 minutes per wheel is at least 25 minutes too long.

[Grizzly]

Just a suggestion. You could sand the inside of the wheels to smooth the surface and then refinish them with Wurth's silver wheel paint. It is a two step base and clear coat system and it is a perfect match for the Porsche silver.

[Ronzi]

Ged,
Perhaps I misunderstood you. There is an obvious difference in the finish of the outside and the inside of the Porsche alloy wheels.
One side is shiny and finished ...


and one side is not ...



The lack of finish on the inside does make them more difficult to clean, no question. How much time you want to spend cleaning the inside is obviously up to you.

my moms wheels on her cayenne are fully painted....

[GedC]

Thanks guys

Ronzi..That's a perfect photo of what I was enquiring about. All the alloys on my previous cars have had a bit more metal about them, therefore you didn't really see into the inside of the wheel too much. Cleaning the face was enough.

So, I'm happ(ier)...Just need to get them as clean as then coat them with a polish to help in cleaning them in the future.

Thanks again for your help & comments

Ged