How To Restore Your Wheels At Home! DIY Porsche 944 Wheel Refinishing

In this video we take the absolutely tattered Porsche 944 Cookie Cutters and give them much needed refresh. The clear coat on the lip was completely failed, chipping, pitted and downright disgusting. The paint on the faces and barrels was not far off. I stripped them down, polished the metal, gave everything a few fresh layers of paint, and this is what were left with!
I wanted to make this video as a DIY approach and hopefully give you guys some ideas that you can do at home for super cheap. Everything I used in this video is super affordable and available at your local hardware or parts store. Obviously they are not flawless but that wasn't the intention. I hope you all enjoy the video. If you have any questions just let me know. Much love.
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[@dillanmistry]

I just realised you changed your KZbin name and you are severely underrated, my professional prediction is that that you will have well over 1 million subscribers, today at around 90k, your chromatically filming and ways of detailing is what I look up to, thanks

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Dillan! That’s of course the dream! I can’t imagine the stuff we would be able to do with that kind of leverage. To growth! I appreciate the support man, really really!

[@kwbalance108]

What was it prior to this? This channel is very familiar

[@mino7122]

Fun fact: Porsche dealerships always put in the hub caps with the pointy end of the Porsche-emblem (the bottom, where it is kind of V-shaped) "looking" to the valve stem. I think it's a nice little detail, but otherwise, great restoration job 👍

[@محمدعلي-ن2و9ب]

موتسكل 8ا٠٩9

[@captaincoyote1792]

In my mid-60s…I’ve owned numerous sports cars. Regarding the wheels, I’ve always lived by the tenet that the simpler the design, the better. When it comes to “what looks good”, I recognize that topic is highly subjective and personal, but much like your 944’s wheels, my 944s2’s D9s are a testament to simplicity, while being complementary to the car’s appearance. . I once owned a Mazda RX-7 convertible, with BBS wheels similar to that red Bimmer wagon’s in your background….keeping them clean was a genuine PITA!!! I just recently finished detailing my Jeep TJs Grizzly wheels…I wish now, that I had one of those ‘Spinna’ things. Your wheels look fantastic, and are a testament to your dedication to attending to the smallest detail….and that sanding the edge of the sandpaper to form to the shape to prevent overspray? Pure genius! Well done, amigo, on this video….we’ll done!

[@dawsenloafman846]

The effort you put into these videos and your vehicles is amazing! This makes me want to spend Thanksgiving break restoring my 944 wheels!

[@ruslanmagerramov7003]

Buddy, ur DIY videos are really getting better. Keep it going!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Ruslan! I appreciate that 🖤

[@craigstrickland1572]

Nice work. Still need to get yourself a workstation at waist height at least, thinking of your knees and back. Trust me from experience on those concrete floors they catch up with you.

[@grantroberts4231]

was thinking the exact same thing. just watching made my back hurt. workbench for the win. great video tho!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! I appreciate the concern

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

If all car-related channels would suddenly disappear and yours would be the only automotive channel remaining, people would be still very happy in a very happy world. Your stuff just gettin’ bettah, congratulations! 🤩 When I started graffiti almost 30 years ago, I used Dupli paints, as there were no Belton, no Molotow or Montana that time. It was nice to see the Dupli cans, this flashback has put a smile on my face. 😊

[@JimmyTwinpop]

Center caps point to air Values…it’s a Porsche thing. Great job

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! I think that’s the same with most brands. Not something I remember when trying to film ahah

[@jus__gra]

The filter on the intro has that *Nightride* vibes, but ah man I ain’t complaining. Love watching these 😆💙

[@ChromaticGarage]

We love nightride fr!! Thank you bron

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Not bad from a distance, 😁👍

[@sylvainr.399]

I'm not lazy, but watching YOU do this is so DEFINITELY much more therapeutic than when I do it myself! Great work, as usual!

[@henrysevtsenko1601]

Having worked at a wheel restoration shop, I can tell that you did an amazing job with the tools you had at hand. Great diy tutorial! The wheel roller definitely makes everything a lot more easier for polishing if anyone wants to have a go themselves. And don't skip masking the area that contacts the brake discs because your discs won't be able to transfer heat as well as they should be able to if you paint them.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Henry! That’s exactly what I was hoping to translate with this video, you can get pretty nice results at home with a little patience. Obviously professional restoration is the goal 🖤. Have an awesome week buddy!

[@lancoston]

what an incredible job, I got a little tired just looking at it lol, what an incredible result

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you bro! Pretty happy with them Forsure 😎🙏

[@Qharisma]

The production on all this content is absolutely amazingly well done.

[@johntolbert6901]

I must say that your skill level is "Dope!" The way you did those wheels takes a lot of patience and skill! I'm a subscriber and I truly hope you reach a million subscribers because your videos are tight and really well done! Best to ya ....and, remember, go easy on your knees my friend!😉✌🏾

[@summer6u]

I love a Green n White tennis shoe!

[@ChromaticGarage]

☺️☺️☺️

[@mickykahlert]

Good work! And a great video. The only thing I noticed is that you didn't have to mask the contact surface for the hub cap, but you did have to mask the contact surfaces for the wheel bolts. The paint can cause the bolts to loosen.

[@Wanielias]

Here comes the legend

[@ChromaticGarage]

Better be talking about yourself Elias!!

[@hakimramlan648]

Nothing to comment, just purely enjoy your work.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brother! I appreciate that

[@Schmitzelhaus]

The sound of that brushing was kinda ASMR to me, not gonna lie. 😅

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha did that for you bruh

[@Schmitzelhaus]

@@ChromaticGarage I really love your vids, the combination of your detailing and filming/editing skills is pretty unique! And, i don´t know if you remember, but about a year ago i commented under your plastic trim restauration on the E36 that you really inspired me to get the best out of my Coupé as well. And man, you had me falling down a rabbit hole since then! 😅 I´m sort of "done" (i guess you´re never completely done, got a new roof lining laying here already f.e.), ceramic coated the car (also with ArmorShield 😉) and i just can´t stop staring at it. Never would´ve even imagined just how much you still could get out of that boston green! With indirect lighting it literally looks like i polished it into a mirror! 😁 Got a pic of it as my channel background if you wanna take a look, although that´s already a couple month old and looks even crazier now. I gotta get around and make a crappy vid or maybe just a diashow type video of it, but i´m definitely lacking your skills there! 😅 Anyway, just wanted to thank you, like i said, seeing your convertible honestly motivated me to take it this far and i absolutely can´t get enough of looking at it now! 🙏👌

[@ANONEMMS]

superb realization, I like how you filmed :-) however a small point to say, it would have been necessary to pass a coumpound and a finishing at the end after the painting, especially with the spray paints, you will have had an ultra shiny finishing job. you can still do it, with a nano polisher

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! These are satin though so that’s just not even in the realm of possibility

[@P4SDetails]

That wheel basin you have is super cool. Made for a very sick video. There is probably nothing more stasifying than watching the backside of those spokes having all the brake dust removed. Another epic video my bru. You are truly a rock star.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Definitely super super fun 🤝🙏

[@AussieDetails]

I always love watching your videos. They always have such great shots and creative transitions. Your detailing and car restoration skills are awesome!

[@slimsampy4764]

You’re a jack of all trades. You have so much knowledge. Great job

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! That means a lot to me. Much love!

[@joevanseeters2873]

You're a lucky man to have that 944. I love the body style of the 928/944. My dream garage has one of these Porsche's in it some day.

[@erniearambula3525]

Proof positive that when correctly done you can achieve professional results with a rattle can, great video 👍

[@lolotexas763]

Très très bon travail, toujours un régal vos vidéo ❤❤❤. Le bonjour de Toulouse, France.

[@stephen1503]

Got a customer wanting his '94 5 series wheels polished, so obviously I'm here watching Chromatic videos as homework.

[@smokeyboro]

love your style dude

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!

[@Leviise34]

Fantatstic cinematic intro my guy! And what a great result on the old wheels!

[@federicoboscolo232]

Very nice result and thanks for the video. Very useful. Planning it on my 993 sport classic2 rims

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Federico! Sounds like a plan! I hope they turn out awesome 😎

[@erikalvarado1432]

beautiful. Almost to 1Million Subs!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Erik! Getting there aren’t we 😳🖤🖤

[@P1983sche]

Oh man…I want my cookie cutters to look like this. This channel kicks a**

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

Ooooo 🤤 Porsche cookie cutters are such a sexy wheel 🤌🏼 uncle and I refinished and triple chromed a set for his insane bagged split window bug a while back. That 944 is gorgeous man 🤤 been wanting to build one eventually. Daily a 944, with a nice little 964 Ruf weekend/fun mode piece 😍 Feel like I’ve had withdrawals not being able to stay caught up and watch the new videos 😂 I’m stoked to finally back ✊🏼😎 Main reason was SEMA prep and then getting back in the groove after. I forget every year how absolutely fucking exhausting SEMA is 🤦🏻‍♂️ but so incredibly worth it haha Finally got my RF’s finished up that I’ve been slowly building for way too long, BUT just like SEMA, the wheel build and process has been super worth it as well👀 not sure if you’ll see it, but I may have to DM a pic on IG that you’ll possibly come across one day 😂 I’m just way too proud of them, like a new dad with his first born son

[@matt150269]

Definite worth waiting for your videos on KZbin. There are few detailing channels that I follow for tips and trends but I have learned more about restoration from you than any others. Well done and keep up the good work. What’s the next car for the garage when the Porsche is gone? Thanks again for sharing and hi from 🇬🇧

[@Double__D__]

This is soo wholesome 🔥. I hope to create content like this one day 🙏🏻. You're an inspiration.

[@bearbjorni]

As always - KILLING IT!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy!!🥺🥺🥺

[@bearbjorni]

@@ChromaticGarage Its time for you to make a full on shop/garage video I think. Or am I the only one looking in the background for inspiration? :D

[@ManicWrench]

Killer job. Polishing the lip around the center cap is an interesting idea I haven’t seen.

[@michaellu2949]

Love the masking and trimming hack! Will be using it when i restore rocker covers hah! 😂

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha brilliant! Thank you bro!

[@danhal214]

Absolutely fantastic work sir. Great video.

[@richardpowell723]

Nice work there sir...

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you friend!

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

Why the beat around 15:40 make me feel like its about to cut away and start showing Matthew Broderick running and hopping fences to make it back home in time before he gets caught in “Ferris Buellers Day Off” 😂🤣

[@davefgs2399]

That poor foamer 😂 amazing job as always 😂

[@Porschee944]

Everyone here had thoughts what is the best ...quality of Your 944 or quality those videos :D

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha come onnn! Thank you man, that’s really nice 🖤😭

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Damn, worked those babies over didn’t you! 😁👍🏻

[@Bull1the1Great]

Fantastic job !

[@reyliruiz1219]

monster work !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!🖤

[@mikey3718]

Beautiful work

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Mike!🖤🙏

[@Ciuva-qh1qx]

The spray paint did not spray the BMW? or is it to generate content by polishing BMW?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Where was the BMW when I was spraying do you think?

[@Ciuva-qh1qx]

@@ChromaticGarage Sorry, the BMW and Porsche were covered, I didn't pay attention, I was so focused on the wheels that I didn't notice.

[@anthonycantasano7830]

Can you please list all chems and tools used to do this to my Porsche cookies

[@nymst]

hey dude, awesome work once again, enjoyed every single bit of the video! would u mind sharing how to deal with drops of paint when we sometimes spray a bit too much paint on some areas.. sand down when its dry and respray? and how to avoid it as well :)

[@waqasrafiq89]

I hope you waited for the clear coat to cure before ceramic coating, dont want to ruin the mad effort upto that point!

[@AlwaysSearching..]

Just curious did you do it this way for filming purposes? Because it would have taken a fraction of the prep time with a sandblaster which you can pick up cheap

[@moisesramirez5242]

I much needed video brother, this world is crazy now💀🤣

[@TheInHead]

nice work

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy!

[@PovilasDuchovskis]

Awesome result mate! Quick question, why did you decide to not clear coat the lips?

[@saekabura]

Damn thing looks new

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Was pretty pleased with how they turned out

[@aarongonzalez2156]

shouldve gone the extra mile and cut and polished the finished paint a lot of texture there

[@alialfardan3151]

video is spot on, and Ive got a similar 944 that I restored the cookies on too, but sadly I've left the car to the elements outdoors for almost two years now and I think all the work I've done on the lip is gone, I sanded it the same way you did but without stripping, had no idea I had clear coat on the lip tbh. now I found some corrosion on the lip and im kind bummed. what do you suggest I do? planning on putting em back onto the car

[@phil2009ist]

Sick video again! music was fire btw!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Phil! Hope your week is blessed 🙏

[@fabianm301]

Awesome video as always! Where did you get the axle stands or can you recommend some?

[@maxx2907]

Great video as always! :) reminds me that I still have my dirty summer wheels to clean and coat :D Short question: does the "Spinna" also work that good when you have tires on the wheels? Looking for something for the wheel cleaning and can't dicide between one with a stand on the back and one without... 😅 Edit: Props for using proper PSE. Really appreciate that! :)

[@e1975surf]

Oh my god I can’t stop laughing about the foamer…doesn’t work…garbage can 😂🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂

[@schweizerhuhrensohn314]

where can i buy "The Spinna"?

[@artmchugh5644]

Nice BMW wagon !!!!😁😁😁😁😁🚘🚘🚘🚘🏁🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Gus247365]

nicely done!! :)

[@apme1234]

You would be better using catalyzed paints and primers/clears as in 2k. Much more durable.

[@hydewizard]

Lmao that busted IK foamer. You should go for Marolex foamer next.

[@BrunoSantozz]

Parabéns ficou show de bola !!

[@TheMiglos10]

I have done the same 😅

[@thatguywithstarionpassion]

perfect s always

[@nc.detail]

My wrist is throbbing 😂

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha yeah I’ll be taking the rest of November off

[@santiveja]

I wish i could get an IK sprayer and you dump it... third world problems 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣 cheers from Argentina!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha it’s been acting up recently!

[@TheMiglos10]

To Cookie Cutters I mean

[@ИгорьВус-р5п]

Супер!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you!

[@Opiti72]

OK, I love it, but if I make this mess at home, my wife will kick me out of the house, for sure.

[@gaberealrc7355]

use a table my guy.. my back hurts

[@henrycollins2478]

I don’t buy it. I think you just bought new wheels. They’re way to clean.

[@ChromaticGarage]

I always knew you were quick Henry! Just don’t tell anyone 🤫🤫🤫

[@matthiaskaiser1005]

Big Show Bad result

[@ChromaticGarage]

My baaaaad 😭😭😭

[@Napster2k12]

get your self a table pls your knees are going to fuck up in few years

[@marioivanrivera6664]

the most ugly paint, send the wheel to powder coating and better lip polish

[@serjemiloslavsky7130]

🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@overlookedundead8711]

All this work to use 1k clear 🥲 Dont wanna knock you or anything, but if anyone repeats this you really should use 2k Clear, or you will be really mad when some Brakecleaner or fuel gets on these and instantly ruins the paint...

[@francoisiii6055]

So impressive! Looks so elegant and cool! The way you are telling detailing stories is amazing! Congrats and thank you for sharing.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much! My current goal is to get better at the storytelling of these projects. Appreciate you!

[@screwge84]

Me: I think I’ll do this to my wheels. Me after watching the video: I think I’ll just pay someone to fix my wheels.

[@stephenryan2700]

Through your own experience, which would you recommend as more of a 'must have' for maintenance washes on wheels, P&S Break Buster or an iron fallout remover? Killing it like always my dude, alloys are my favourite part of the car to clean!

[@eric8588]

Brake Buster for maintenance. Iron removers are too strong for frequent use or if not heavy contamination.

[@bradley-q2h]

From my experience, I use a dedicated iron/fallout remover to clean my wheels about once a month to help prevent contamination from pitting my wheels. For weekly maintenance washes P&S brake buster works wonders and it foams up nicely when cleaning the tires too. It's also much more affordable than using an iron remover every time you wash your vehicle

[@ChromaticGarage]

Definitely brake buster for maintenance! Iron removers don’t really add cleaning lubrication so while being very effective you need to add a soap regardless to not mare up your surfaces

[@blakewilliams9642]

Just wanted to say... This is my favorite detail channel on the TUBE!!!! Thanks man! if you read this I have one question... why do you use such a small sanding block to wet sand? is it better than a big sanding block?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!! That means the most! So I prefer the smaller ones because I feel like I have more control. When I use the big ones I find the pressure ends up mostly getting applied in a similar amount of space to the small ones. Just a personal preference though

[@hulluhomer2]

Nifty trick sanding away the extra masking tape. Great job!

[@nihilbaxter3764]

Better use 2K paint and the wheel center hole needs paint too, otherwise there will be corrosion again. And wrong tire size ;-) However, nice job!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Nihil I should have messaged you before doing this! My bad

[@nihilbaxter3764]

@@ChromaticGarage No offense, Just a comment

[@antoniomoraes1116]

RIP IK Foam Sprayer 😔

[@ChromaticGarage]

I’ll clean the filter and tell everyone it’s the best again soon 🤝

[@familyshreds1136]

My man, pls do me a favor… my back hurts just watching you crouch over the wheels all the time! I noticed you always work on the floor and I think to myself, “Maybe he likes working on the floor????” Either way you still killing it 🤟🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks man. I’ll resolve this at some point. I have not yet actively thought about, but I will!

[@matthewspanhake9348]

The fact that we have chemicals that are able to strip paint like that is equal parts amazing and scary to me

[@ChromaticGarage]

Very scary man! One spaztastic movement away from it being on your skin or one of the cars. Terrifying

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

That was an awesome video, great job

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Mike! Hope all is well 🤝

[@justdiyit9683]

Gotta say that car looks amazing but In all honesty, the rims look amateur. The orange peel on the face looks really takes away from how nice the car looks

[@martinmakhovitskiy8382]

Wake up everyone, Chromatic uploaded :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Martin!! Have a great week bro!

[@AntoineThisdale]

no more IK Foam... lol

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha gotta clean the filter. It will probably be back as I do love it 95% of the time

[@eric8588]

Bro throwing that IK foamer in the trash is an absolute dream. 🗑

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha I probably pulled it out after 😭

[@eric8588]

@@ChromaticGarage straight *trash Homie

[@russelblackwell6041]

could you not of made an attachment to fit over the end of the roller using a drill setup on low speed get consistent job same with the lips

[@ianjames9198]

lets gooooo

[@ChromaticGarage]

🙏🙏🙏🖤🖤🖤

[@kuya_akie]

Love seeing Aidan's Spinna being used by people