SankysVR6 1 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 BIG thanks to Justin for replying to all my PM's for help me getting them up to this finish.[lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127171_611_FT0_wheels_on_car_001.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127171_611_FT0_wheels_on_car_002.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127171_611_FT0_wheels_on_car_003.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127171_611_FT0_wheels_on_car_004.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127171_611_FT0_wheels_on_car_005.jpg][/lightbox] Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Oh yeah, this how the wheels started out.Purchased of ebay, they must have been powder coated some time in their lifePowder coat removed to reveal the lacquer underneath[lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127901_611_FT174677_powder_coat_removed.jpg][/lightbox]Lacquer removed and started sanding with 120G wet and dry[lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179127955_611_FT174677_lacquer_removed.jpg][/lightbox]And you know the rest Link to post Share on other sites
pete23 0 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Top work..!Looks like all that graft has paid off. I fancy doing the same to my comps. but find the whole thing a little daunting. How many hours did it take you in all? Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 good work... it's a long slog, you've got to be meticulous to get a finish like that but they look awesome mate!btw do u still need the chrome bolts? looks like youve got covers Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 good work... it's a long slog' date=' you've got to be meticulous to get a finish like that but they look awesome mate!btw do u still need the chrome bolts? looks like youve got covers[/quote']There was plenty items i thought i should just sell them and cut my loses, and buy something else.The final finish were done by a metal finishing company to give it that extra bling. 8-| No need for the wheel bolts now, as the bolt covers were cheap enough and look really good.I do what somemore chrome bits for the engine bay just waiting for payday as i've spent to much on the car lately. would you like me to PM you a list to see if you can hold of the bits before inters. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah pm me a list and I'll see what I can do Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Where did you get the covers from? Im having a f*cking right wank of a time trying to find someone to finish my inners im getting very very angry now!!! Especially after seeing yours and Justins. Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Covers were from ebay, ill post details of the seller if you want.As for the inners , if you could get them up north i know of place that would sort them out for you no problem. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Top job Sanky, look the dogs. Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Top job Sanky' date=' look the dogs.[/quote']Cheers mate,Was your car in this months Golf+, as their was green vr with a reg. plate like your user name. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Where did you get the covers from? Im having a f*cking right wank of a time trying to find someone to finish my inners im getting very very angry now!!! Especially after seeing yours and Justins. PM pureklass on E38, they'll do them... or if not why not have a go yourself? I'm pretty sure mine took about an hour or so for each cutout Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Top job Sanky' date=' look the dogs.[/quote']Cheers mate,Was your car in this months Golf+, as their was green vr with a reg. plate like your user name.Yes mate that was mine with my daughter and also a pic of my boot :-d Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 ive just done mine, but i painted the inners met grey. ill get sum pics up soon.. also wot size tyres did u put on them.. i went for 205 40 R17 but was quite surprised at how stretched they are!! Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 ive since repolished them when the tyres went on, need sum centre caps tho...[lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179348821_2891_FT174677_photo-0077.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1179348865_2891_FT174677_photo-0076.jpg][/lightbox]pics aint to good coz off my phone.... Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 ive just done mine' date=' but i painted the inners met grey. ill get sum pics up soon.. also wot size tyres did u put on them.. i went for 205 40 R17 but was quite surprised at how stretched they are!![/quote']I used the same size tyre, it does have a nice little strech on them. Only thing i find a problem is applying the tyre dressing as there isn't much rubber on the rim compared to the 205/50/15 i had brfore :-p Link to post Share on other sites
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