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Re: Repainting bits and pieces
« Reply #15 on: 08 October 2012, 12:58:28 PM »
Easier to use that than spray paint everywhere.

I am currently repainting the wheels. Wow, now I know why they want a grand to refurbish them.
One wheel has taken me 3 hours of prep and masking up and of course the clear coat ran on me at the end, so I have to rub it back in sections and repaint. Three to go! All done with tyres on too.
Will take a few pics to show later.
But it will look Good!

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Re: Repainting bits and pieces
« Reply #16 on: 08 October 2012, 11:04:01 PM »
...now I know why they want a grand to refurbish them.


What?? Who on earth is quoting that much?  :o

I have had many wheels refurbed in Swindon by http://www.platinumwheelrefurb.com/ (formerley Lepsons)

x 4 wheels comes to < £300 (including the VAT).
In fact, Im helping my neighbour out by taking some wheels over there later this week. Their work is superb

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Re: Repainting bits and pieces
« Reply #17 on: 08 October 2012, 11:08:28 PM »
I think you'll find the grand is Australian dollars  ;)

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Re: Repainting bits and pieces
« Reply #18 on: 10 October 2012, 07:14:48 PM »
I think you'll find the grand is Australian dollars  ;)

DOH!  :-[

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Re: Repainting bits and pieces
« Reply #19 on: 15 October 2012, 12:27:46 PM »
Sorry Chaps.

One wheel done now, tyre-on method.
Came up really well. Looks like new.
VHT American High temp wheel urethane based paint, with clear over base.
Glossy finish, lots of alloy flake in the sunshine.
Very factory and cost me $30.
Happy.

Three to go.