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General => General discussion => Topic started by: 16valve on 20 November 2005, 18:40
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Right these are the wheels that came with my car and they looked a bit boring so I thought i'd have a go with a black aerosol :grin:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/djc1973/Picture164Medium.jpg)
So what do you think :undecided:
oh and i've only had time to do two :laugh:
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I like that look a lot.
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Really?? :undecided: Im not sure as it looks like it needs a silver edge or something? Was thinking a dark red stripe just past the rim set back in the wheel or is that too jap??
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/djc1973/Picture165Medium.jpg)
A bit filthy at mo,as its been worked on more than washed lately!!!
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i like them, i'm a big fan of black wheels at the moment and my azevs are definately going black next year!! would be better with a polished lip as it sort of makes a difference between the tyre and the rim.
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agree with joe on this one-need that lip...but they do look good hun :smiley:
only two?! you nutter! :laugh:
Dinx :kiss:
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only 2 wheels as well i ran out of time and it was eating into quality time with little woman :grin:
I've also got these when i get the tyres fitted, centre caps are highly polished..
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/djc1973/golfstuff013.jpg)
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^joes probs gonna knock one out over them :laugh:
Dinx :kiss:
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looks hard as. would look sweet with the arches painted black aswell. :smiley:
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^joes probs gonna knock one out over them :laugh:
Dinx :kiss:
not at all tw@t!! *hides tissues* yeah those design 90's are schweet!!
how little is the little woman? like, scary little? :laugh:
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Oh no dont say paint the arches  :undecided: as i've just talked myself out of that route!!!  :laugh:
Think 2.0mk216v think thats he's name (the Golf with polished Porsche wheels) looks really classy with painted arches etc .. but just was unsure as its different when its your own car taking the plunge ....
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^joes probs gonna knock one out over them :laugh:
Dinx :kiss:
not at all tw@t!! *hides tissues* yeah those design 90's are schweet!!
how little is the little woman? like, scary little? :laugh:
Err she's in all the car pics waving!! Shes not that small!!
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Cheers Mate means alot!!!!
Just waiting for my alarm to be Ordered in and tilt sensors fitted and chains and motion sensors,20 wheel locks,dogs and wheel clamps to arrive only joking just waiting for alarm system :grin: then i'll get tyres if i can ever decide between Dunlop or Pirelli :rolleyes:
Its slowly coming together as i've just lost my company vehicle so having to use the golf in all weather now :angry: no fun when i have no heating still!! Bloody Samco!!
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yeh dude rims look nice prefer ya new ones theyre gona look quality!
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they look good! I like black wheels, was considering doing something similar with my RA's!
tyre wise, everyone i know seems to rave about toyo proxes! why not try them? heard good things aswell to be fair!
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toyo's are wicked tyres abit scary in wet and greasy conditions but what tyre aint?its the summer time when you have fun!like sh!t to a blanklet.ive gotta wait til jan then ive got some nice nero's on there way!
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loving those black 90's matey :cool:
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Have had the wheels Refurbed by Fat Wheels, was considering polishing them or Diamond cutting or completely black or anthracite even but decided Polished metal centres, black wheels and shiny lip getting 195/40/16's and hopefully they will sit nicely in arches as i've recently lowered it by 40mm, which also sorted out the rocket like appearance (nose up stance) the bump stops were hanging off :shocked:
Will got some more pics when i've put the wheels on although im not in a rush as wont be using them over the winter months, although im gagging too :grin: although they have been laquered so should be ok - shouldnt they??
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the 90's look fantastic mate!
So what did you do then, literally just get a black spray can and paint them?
Been wantin black wheels for ages so if its that simple I might get the masking tape out and have a go at mine!
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Errr I was looking at the RA's and thought there boring, so bought some Grey Primer and Satin Black and gave them a rub down which was awkward, I removed any dust/ dirt with white spirit and put them in front of a heater to get them a bit warmer so the paint would take, and masked them up with newspaper and masking tape (also helps to get get the tyres warm to help the masking tape to stick to the tyres in this weather) and sprayed the wheel, first with primer in short even bursts left to right(after warming can up first) whilst rolling the wheel across the garage (the whole length of it helps, I find) back and forth do not try to cover the whole wheel in one attempt,then heat again and take your time then up and down at about 15" away from can and put it in front of heater several times then repeated until it was all grey I even sprayed through the back of the wheel to cover the awkward bits!! Then I left in front of the heater for a about half hour, then sprayed the Black the same way..
(Yes you can leave for an age and rub down again and again until perfect downgrading the wet and dry each time to perfect your finish but I was not that fussed wiith these and running out of time, and i've still got 2 to do :grin: )
Be careful the can doesn't spit when you first start with any can, as it could ruin your finish I always have something to hand I can spray at intially (with can held upright) like the neighbours car *joking* just to make sure its not going to spit paint all over your prepared item!!!
Just take your time, esp with Satin or top coat as its the one we all see :wink:
I'll stop going on now :lipsrsealed:
Good luck Dave
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^joes probs gonna knock one out over them :laugh:
Dinx :kiss:
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