Minilites!

[rpiereck]

The work on these rims have started, the first part is cleaning them to be able to separate dirt from rust.

Dirty


Clean


If it weren't for the one wheel with a bit more rust I would just clean them and install them as is. But on that one rusty wheel I will have to repaint, so I am going to repaitn all of them to make them match. Tomorrow I start sanding the rust. Monday I am buying some primer, silver wheel paint, and body filler. Hopefully by next weekend I will have at least one wheel finished.

I am having a hard time finding the correct center caps for the wheels. I found this auction for a set of three on eBay, but I need four: Vintage SaaB Shelby minilite center caps 900 99 1988 and down | eBay Maybe I can find someone with an extra cap?


Alternatively I can get these that also fit, same diameter, still factory SAAB part so looks like it belongs. Also a more modern look: SET Saab 93 900 95 Hubcap Center Cap FREE SHIP 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-09 | eBay

[SPGreg]

I have one extra mini-lite cap. Not perfect, there's a hole through the middle of it, but it's repairable. I'll post a picture tomorrow.

EDIT: Concerning paint, I noticed this some time ago:

SILVER METALLIC WHEEL PAINT - Wurth LSMS | eEuroparts.com®

Not sure if it's available where you are and not having used it I can't vouch for its quality but it appears to be the same paint as OEM for Saab and other European wheels. Cheers.

[rpiereck]

Thanks but I found an eBay auction for new center caps. They're missing the stickers but that allows me to do something fun with them: 2 1/2" BLACK GEAR-STYLE GT GTO RS SS WHEEL CENTER CAPS | eBay

Also, that auction for the three center caps was for old faded ones. I'd rather spring for the new ones.

[Badwolf]

New ones will make the entire assembly look fresh. Smart move.