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07-05-2009, 06:21 PM | #2 | |
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http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/
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07-05-2009, 06:53 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply E92 Fan. Appreciated at this late hour.
Was looking at WAFIKS comments about repairing yourself. As the damage is only minor ( 3 inches long and not too deep)(sounds a bit rude ![]() I appreciate that its not as good as a full wheel off machine re-furb but I really have not got the time to go to Milton Keynes and have 2 wheels re-done. I know I can do a good job for around £40 for both wheels and kind of fancy the challenge. Especially after spraying my chrome kidney surrounds gloss black. Is this false economy do you think? |
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07-05-2009, 08:36 PM | #4 | |
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The only problem with touchups on wheels is that come the winter and the harsher conditions, with road salt and spray etc, you'll most likely find that the touched-up area starts eroding away and you're left with the original kerb rash. The fact is that the repaint and thin lacquer coat you'll put on won't be durable enough to last the more severe weather we get in the winter. Personally, I'd just get the wheels refurbed properly the first time round, then there isn't the issue of having to get it done again later on. Of course, that does assume you don't kerb them again!!! ![]()
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07-06-2009, 05:54 PM | #5 |
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I used http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk
I live in Windsor so not a million miles from you, they did a good job for £60. Took 2 hours for one wheel outside my house ! I agree with E92Fan that his recommendation will be a better job but I would of kerbed my wheels again before anything erodes away !
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07-06-2009, 08:22 PM | #6 |
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Have decided to repair myself with a repair kit and airbrush as reccomended by WAFIK.
Its not a difficult job and I quite fancy the challange. If the worse comes to the worse I will get them professionally done, however I know my work will be excellent and no one will ever know one they have had a few coats of wax and porboys wheel sealer. Probably tempting fate now ![]() |
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