Focus 17 Inch Alloys

[Jamesb9811]

hi, I own a mk2 Focus Zetec with the 17 inch 5 spoke alloy wheels. The rim around the alloy had a machined finish and over time it has peeled off and has made the wheels look awful. I wondered if anyone could help and if there's any way I can make them look better. Thank You

[MONDEO TXS 2.2]

Time for a refurb ?

The wheel specialist are very good, not cheap but 1st class finish

[Dan P]

I've got the same wheels. Mine look a bit scabby around the edges too. I'm in the middle of doing up my Mk2 Zetec and my next big job is to sort out the wheels.

I considered paying to get them refurbed or repainted but it would probably cost £200 or so.

There are lots of videos on YouTube showing how to do it yourself and it doesn't seem too difficult, just time consuming.

I shall be going down a different path and plasti-dipping my wheels. I intend to do them gloss black. If all goes to plan it will cost me less than £50 and take less time than doing a full refurb myself.

If this is of interest I'll be recording progress in my build thread (link in my signature) and should be starting on the wheels next week.

[Dan P]

This is the current state of my wheels.

[Jamesb9811]

It ruins the appearance of the car and when I look at the same wheels on other cars they aren't as bad. I've tried to clean them but nothing has worked. It's a shame because they're beautiful wheels.

[Jamesb9811]

The back wheels are a lot better than the front. My drum brakes look awful too.

[Jamesb9811]

This is them

[Dan P]

I feel your pain!