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Title: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: dub whore on 13 February 2010, 17:42

how it going my fellow dub heads. got an issue here. those fecking gritters have made an eye sore of my shiney rs8 rims. even tho i took every care making sure i kept them clean the salt has ate the sh*t out of the lacour <(spelling mistake)< and has started to corode <(another spelling mistake)< the alloy. anyone know where i can get them referbed?

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: dub whore on 13 February 2010, 18:10

anyone?  :sad:

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: T_J_G on 13 February 2010, 18:44

Search on google for wheel refurbishment in your area :afro:

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: dub whore on 13 February 2010, 18:55

Quote from: T_J_G on 13 February 2010, 18:44

Search on google for wheel refurbishment in your area :afro:

the only thing im worried about is the fact that they are a machined alloy face.

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: T_J_G on 13 February 2010, 18:59

I'm sure a decent (!!) wheel refurber can do whatever you want. Lepsons down my way are apparently one of the best around. But I've no idea how far that is from you.

Edit: 161 miles.

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: Hulmie on 13 February 2010, 22:34

best thing is to have them fully stripped as the standard laquer is only thin. Once stripped have the faces machine polished and then have them laquer the wheels real good with at least 4-5 coats.

Will look real good once done

Title: Re: rs8 rim refurb
Post by: dub whore on 14 February 2010, 10:59

Quote from: Hulmie on 13 February 2010, 22:34

best thing is to have them fully stripped as the standard laquer is only thin. Once stripped have the faces machine polished and then have them laquer the wheels real good with at least 4-5 coats.

Will look real good once done

yeh but how much money am i talking here tho. sounds like mega bucks to me