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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: AlanD on 16 May 2008, 08:30

Title: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: AlanD on 16 May 2008, 08:30

Iv managed to curb my rear near side monza parking up this morning :( there is a masssive chip / hole in the alloy now and the laquer has been penetrated. I can only asume this is not good, I will try get pics up as soon as but its not looking good. Whats the crack (excuse the pun) with this then? I assume its going to need resealing? Really dont have the money at the moment to get it refurbed.

Whats my best next move?

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: topher on 16 May 2008, 08:36

I managed that on my first day of ownership (although it was a case of kerb the wheel or smack in to the landrover driving down the middle of the road). Just seal it with some wax / wheel protector.

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: AlanD on 16 May 2008, 08:56

So you can do it yourself? Thats a small relief. I knew at some point in time this was going to happen, just didnt want it to be within two weeks of ownership. What the best stuff I need to buy to seal it?

Cheers Toph

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: topher on 16 May 2008, 09:03

Just pop in to halfords or motorworld and see what alloy wheel protector they have, I use supaguard stuff but only because I got a goody bag of crap with the car.

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: Manu_R32 on 16 May 2008, 09:54

Ahh...i know the feeling...i also scratched my allow the other night...wasnt too happy!  :sad:

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: 182_blue on 16 May 2008, 10:03

just apply a little lacquer to the area

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: Hurdy on 16 May 2008, 10:09

You'll need to seal it ASAP. The longer you leave it, the more oxidation will take place.

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: NewGolf on 16 May 2008, 11:30

Although they dont look as good, its harder to damage the 17"s as the tyre sticks out more, protecting the wheel. I'm guessing you have 18"s AlanD? It might be an idea to try and get hold of a spare wheel from someone on here, they seem to sell from time to time.

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: AlanD on 16 May 2008, 11:34

Nah, 17''s. Im going to pop into Halfords and pick it up some stuff to seal it. I've a got 170 mile drive to Loughbough tonight (first long drive, ohhhhhhhh lol).

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: jimGTI-T on 16 May 2008, 11:57

 :cry:

I feel your pain.  The missus has made a right mess of my NSF Monza II when she hit a pheasant (not to mention the split front bumper).

I use this on my wheels each week, great stuff.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html)

The Monza's blemish extremely easily and this stuff seems to protect them well...

Or it could be just down to the fact that im an OCD.  :grin:

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: T88OMM on 16 May 2008, 12:08

Feel for you mate nothing worse than kerbing your wheels. Its probably best in the long run to get it refurbished, you will be happier with it that way  :smiley:

Title: Re: BOLLLLLLOCKS !!!
Post by: AlanD on 16 May 2008, 12:10

Yeah, I think I might just do that. With having just bought the motor and bills coming out my ears at the moment I think sealing it is going to have to do for now, cheers for the replies lads.