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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Mike_MK4 on 22 April 2010, 17:35

Title: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Mike_MK4 on 22 April 2010, 17:35
I've got some 18inch anni wheels and where the previous owner had the car off the road for soo long, they've lost some paint and need a refurb...purely cosmetic but it is needed....I've been quoted £260 get them redone but...I've been offered £400 cash for them by someone & was thinking of replacing them with some black RS4 wheels or a pair of new rs6 style wheels....both would be 18's again...

the 3rd image is the wheels I'd be looking at replacing them with..

I may be mad doing this but due to other financial commitments, i don't have the money to get them refurbed for another few months!

Am I mad???? or is this a good deal...



(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/michael_banks3112/SL387825.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/michael_banks3112/SL387827.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/michael_banks3112/pic1.jpg)
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Hulmie on 22 April 2010, 17:47
you should be able to get a set of wheels refurbed and powder coated for £200.


The new option look nice but again, if they havent been laquered properly with at least 4-5 coats then you may end up with the new wheels looking the same before long.

I think you should stick with what you have and get them refurbed
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: richw911 on 22 April 2010, 18:51
You are MAD IMO  :laugh:

Get the Annis powder coated and keep them!  :cool:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Obvious on 22 April 2010, 19:16
You are MAD IMO  :laugh:

Get the Annis powder coated and keep them!  :cool:

Seconded!
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Rhyso on 22 April 2010, 19:20
You are MAD IMO  :laugh:

Get the Annis powder coated and keep them!  :cool:

Seconded!

I'm going to agree with my Satan powered colleagues here

Mine are currently being refurbed at a cost of £250
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Obvious on 22 April 2010, 19:23
Thinking of getting mine redone, Currently in Black Chrome but the more I see the Aeromax finish the more I want it as it's the closest I've seen to the original finish.
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Rhyso on 22 April 2010, 19:25
Thinking of getting mine redone, Currently in Black Chrome but the more I see the Aeromax finish the more I want it as it's the closest I've seen to the original finish.

I've gone for a kind of metallic silver  :smiley:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Obvious on 22 April 2010, 19:29
At Toyota (where I work) the new Urban Cruisers and IQ's come with a nice chrome finish wheel. I questioned our bodyshop about refinishing wheels to that finish but they said they aren't able to at the moment, or to quote "we can't even get close to it".

Black chrome is nice, but I'm just finding it too dark a finish, looking for something with a bit more shine and close to OE. Looked at Hi-Power Silver finish at The Wheel Specialist who did my wheels last time, which looks nice. Just need to to decide on which finish to have  :laugh:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Rhyso on 22 April 2010, 19:34
At Toyota (where I work) the new Urban Cruisers and IQ's come with a nice chrome finish wheel. I questioned our bodyshop about refinishing wheels to that finish but they said they aren't able to at the moment, or to quote "we can't even get close to it".

Black chrome is nice, but I'm just finding it too dark a finish, looking for something with a bit more shine and close to OE. Looked at Hi-Power Silver finish at The Wheel Specialist who did my wheels last time, which looks nice. Just need to to decide on which finish to have  :laugh:

Strangely enough that might be the finish I've gone for - can't remember now! But the same company are doing the work albeit the chaps in Cwmbran  :smiley:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Obvious on 22 April 2010, 19:38
Strangely enough that might be the finish I've gone for - can't remember now! But the same company are doing the work albeit the chaps in Cwmbran  :smiley:

Mmmm I'll be keeping an eye open then once they are finished for the pics  :smiley: Might finally help make my mind up on a finish.
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Wayne on 22 April 2010, 21:43
You are MAD IMO  :laugh:

Get the Annis powder coated and keep them!  :cool:

Seconded!

Thirded :afro:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 April 2010, 21:48
fourthed :afro:
keep the anni's they'll look awesome again once refurbed  :wink: iirc rich had his aerocoated and they look awesome!!  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: richw911 on 22 April 2010, 22:47
Thinking of getting mine redone, Currently in Black Chrome but the more I see the Aeromax finish the more I want it as it's the closest I've seen to the original finish.

I've gone for a kind of metallic silver  :smiley:

I look forward to seeing them sweet  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: richw911 on 22 April 2010, 22:50
fourthed :afro:
keep the anni's they'll look awesome again once refurbed  :wink: iirc rich had his aerocoated and they look awesome!!  :cool: :cool:

Indeed Aerocoat:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Anni%20wheels%20powdercoat/DSC00251.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Anni%20wheels%20powdercoat/DSC00254.jpg)
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Mike_MK4 on 23 April 2010, 09:25
Thanks guys!!!

I'll hold on & get the anni's don then!!!!  :smiley:

When I see them up close like above, they do look pretty good!!

Now to find the best price!!!
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: the_stink on 23 April 2010, 09:35
as mentioned you should hold nto them as £400 well thats a bit of steal by anyones standard! get them refurb'd and they will look spanking
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: smitty12 on 23 April 2010, 10:31
as mentioned you should hold nto them as £400 well thats a bit of steal by anyones standard! get them refurb'd and they will look spanking

Was about to say i'll give £450 and no questions asked!  :grin:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Mike_MK4 on 23 April 2010, 10:39
 :grin: :grin:

I'll definitely be holding onto them then!!!!

if anyone can reccomend somewhere decent & well priced to get them refurbed around london or hertforshire...let me know!
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Mike_MK4 on 09 July 2010, 11:34
I've decied to sell them now as I need the cash!

They in the classified section under wheels.

if you know anyone that wants some anniversary wheels for £350, get in touch.
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: richw911 on 09 July 2010, 17:17
I've decied to sell them now as I need the cash!

They in the classified section under wheels.

if you know anyone that wants some anniversary wheels for £350, get in touch.

 :shocked:  :cry:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: kells on 09 July 2010, 17:20
You are MAD IMO  :laugh:

Get the Annis powder coated and keep them!  :cool:

 :cool:
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Wayne on 09 July 2010, 21:39
I would keep and refurb them
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels to black RS4's or RS8's
Post by: Devilz on 09 July 2010, 21:56
any recommended refurbishers in buckinghamshire as mine are in bad state as well