Worn Diamond Pacific Nova wheels can be resurfaced: send us the wheel and it comes back in about a week with a new diamond resin face, in the same grit or a different one. Nova is a soft resin wheel with a 1" bore, which is exactly what our resurfacing service is for. It costs $34.95 at 4", $39.95 at 6" and $49.95 at 8", any grit.
What a Nova wheel is
Diamond Pacific describes Nova as diamond held in a tough, flexible resin, backed by soft, thick rubber, so the face conforms to the stone. Nova wheels have a 1" arbor hole. That construction is what makes it a soft wheel, and soft wheels are what we resurface.
It is not the same as Galaxy, Diamond Pacific's hard nickel bond wheel, which runs in the first two positions on the Genie and Titan. Galaxy wheels are not resurfaced.
A Diamond Pacific Nova wheel. This is the wheel we resurface.
Where Nova wheels come from
Nova wheels are the soft wheels on several machines, in the same four grits: 280, 600, 1,200 and 3,000.
| Machine | Nova wheel size | Positions | Learn page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pacific Genie | 6" x 1 1/2" | 3 to 6 | Genie and Titan |
| Diamond Pacific Titan | Listed at 7 5/8" x 2" | 3 to 6 | Genie and Titan |
| Barranca GP6-6 | 6" x 1 1/2" | 3 to 6 | Barranca |
Diamond Pacific's own suggested sequence is 280, 600, 1,200 and 3,000, followed by a 14,000 Nova disc.
What it costs
| Nova size | Resurface |
|---|---|
| 4" | $34.95 |
| 6" | $39.95 |
| 8", and the Titan's 7 5/8" | $49.95 |
Any grit, including cerium. Store prices, 2026-09-30. You pay shipping to us; return shipping is charged when you order.
Against a new Nova
At our store prices on 2026-09-30, resurfacing a worn Nova costs 72% less than a new Nova at 4" and 6", and 79% less at 8", for the diamond grits. Nova cerium wheels are priced lower, so the saving there is 52%, 63% and 71%.
| Size | Resurface | New Nova, diamond grits | New Nova, cerium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | $34.95 | $123.33 | $72.13 |
| 6" | $39.95 | $144.00 | $107.29 |
| 8" | $49.95 | $235.19 | $174.01 |
We sell both, so these are our prices on both sides. See Resurfacing versus buying new.
Getting a different grit back
A worn Nova does not have to come back in the grit it went out in. We resurface in 14 grits, including four Nova is not sold in: 220, 325, 100,000 and 200,000. There is no extra charge for the change.
See Changing grit when you resurface.
Sending Nova wheels in
- Order the resurfacing service for each wheel, in its size and the grit you want back.
- Wash each wheel. Write your name and the grit you want back on the side.
- Include your contact information and email address.
- Ship the wheels only. No boxes, no bushings.
- Send to Johnson Brothers Lapidary, 1452 N Batavia St., Orange, CA 92867.
About a week after they arrive, they are on their way back. If you are not happy with them, we refund you in full, including your shipping.
Or replace it
If a Nova is worn through to the core, it cannot be resurfaced. Our SuperNova soft wheels, made in our Orange, CA warehouse, come in the same 4", 6" and 8" sizes with the same 1" bore. Diamond Pacific Nova wheels are also available new. See when a wheel is scrap.
Questions we get
Can you resurface Nova wheels?
Yes. Nova is a soft resin wheel, and we resurface soft wheels from any maker.
Can you resurface Galaxy wheels?
No. Galaxy is Diamond Pacific's hard nickel bond wheel.
Will it still fit my Genie?
Yes. The wheel keeps its 1" bore. If the bore has worn oval, we fit a new bushing.
How long does it take?
About a week from the day it arrives.
Related: Wheels for the Genie and Titan, Resurfacing versus buying new, Changing grit when you resurface.