Tatey
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 posted on 31/1/12 at 01:28 PM |
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Alloy Wheel Opinion
I recently got my alloy wheels back from the powder coaters, they were very badly curbed, and the lacquer was coming off at points so I decided to get
them redone in grey. The centre caps were also very badly corroded so I decided to buy a 30x20cm sheet of 3M Di-Noc carbon film to redo them. They
came out really nice, however I am unsure if I am a massive fan of the carbon look. What does everyone else think?
The 3M film cost £4 for the sheet, whereas new centre caps cost £13 each! So I am more than happy for it to be a temporary solution until I come up
with something I like.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 01:32 PM |
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Cap looks good, too little to stand too much. Powdercoat looks very glossy, but look very mottled, did you get them to finish the alloy surface prior
to Powdercoating, or did you do it?
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Tatey
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 01:43 PM |
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The alloys were just blasted, primed, powdered and lacquered. I paid £40 per wheel to get it done and I'm happy with the finish of them for the
price I paid.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 02:00 PM |
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I think it may just be the light/reflection that makes them look a little motled. Will be good to see them fitted with tyres and on a car.
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 02:32 PM |
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I fitted some of these domed resin caps for my SRT6 wheels after I had them refurbed
[img]
 
srt6 emblem
[/img], I just rubbed down the caps first, and fitted them over, the adhesive is very strong, they looked great when fitted.
4 x OZ Racing Black Text Brush Resin Wheel Centers | eBay
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dlatch
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 02:44 PM |
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i think it looks great personally but then i do like the look of carbon
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 03:01 PM |
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Not a fan of the grey but the caps look fine.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/1/12 at 06:52 PM |
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I just carbon wrapped my whole dash on the Striker so I may be a little biased!!
Pics to follow, I think it looks great, but then I like carbon and my dash looked shocking before!!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Tatey
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| posted on 2/2/12 at 05:55 PM |
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Well the tyres are now fitted and I have to say I really like the look of them now. I've got a set of Toyo TR1's on there which were £220
delivered which didn't seem like a bad price.
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