re-assembling wheels

[Justing]

I picked up a set a style 5's and im planning to polish the lips by myself.
I think it would be easier if i just took the wheels apart.
Does anyone know what i need to tourque the bolts at when i put the wheels back together?

TIA
-Justin

[civeng]

I'm in the process of refinishing my style 5's and I can attest that taking the wheels apart will definitely give you better results, but be prepared to spend about 10-15hrs per wheel if you want to do it right.

Initially, I was unable to remove the centre casting after removing the 35 fasteners on each 17" wheel, but after slowly and evenly heating the bolt ring on the outer casting with a propane torch the center casting fell out on its own. I can't stress enough taking your time with applying the heat ( approximately 5-10 minutes per wheel).

I am also interested in obtaining the proper torque setting for the fasteners. I have found some information by googling vortex forums, but the information was more geared to BBS RS wheels used on VW Golfs'.

I have posted some additional info if you are interested under the thread "refinishing style 5 wheels" over the past two days.

[offthewall]

its a b*tch.. im halfway in my project.. polishing 140 individual bolt heads isn't easy..

[civeng]

Did you use a drill or are you doing them by hand?

The web site that has the information relating to to the BBS RS wheels is VWvortex.

[bimmerman1982]

its a b*tch.. im halfway in my project.. polishing 140 individual bolt heads isn't easy..


Why wouldn't you just buy new bolts? I thought that's what you are supposed to do anyway?