Originally Posted By: Astro14
Those wheels are ugly. No amount of polish or buffing will change that. Those spots can't be touched up without doing the whole wheel.
But if those wheels are relatively straight, and hold air, then I would leave them alone. Do not put money into this truck.
When I see a POS car or SUV with fixed up wheels, particularly oversized wheels, I see a moron. An idiot who spends his money on pointless cosmetics. I see those hoopties broken down all the time...$3,000 worth of chrome and rubber, but a failed battery, or a blown radiator hose. Signs of a fool, who can't prioritize, can't budget, and can't plan. A fool who will always be easily parted from his money.
How many people of means, people who have savings, people who have a financial plan, do you see putting thousands of dollars of wheels on their beater car? Ever wonder why there is a strongly negative correlation between ostentatious wastes of money and personal net worth?
If the person that owns this thing needs wheels, not wants wheels, but actually needs wheels, then I would use these guys:
http://www.wheelcollision.com/index.html
They're not far from you, they can refinish, fix and straighten anything, and they've done a great job in replacement factory wheels. I've used them for several wheels. Sure beats buying new. Sure beats just a refinish.
But let's make certain that you're able to distinguish between need and want. You want that Volvo XC70 you mentioned? Then every wasted dollar on this POS is a step farther away from the car that you really want. Think about it.
Astro... the only money I will "put into this truck" are matching the wheels and tires, and its up - keep - fluids, oil, maybe replacing those broken window visors. It's a shared vehicle - kinda like the crunchy XC 70, may they both R.I.P. - so its not like I want to neglect it. It was there before me. I hear you loud and clear about the "one dollar next for the next Volvo," however. I aim to make more money. I do work very hard.
I think there is no more fast food for me. I had to take a stand, and divorce it.
And Nick In Phoenix (who should come over and have a lunch with me, I am sure we would get along) and Warstud have not contributed anything of value and can keep hatin'. I see you!
