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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: neg on 14 October 2008, 23:53
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ok, I need to get my old Monza II refurb'd - not looking to spend loads and get them re-diamond cut as this will still only last so long so options are what colour...
Gloss Black
Matt Black
Grey (anthracite)
Silver
One option I though of was leave the inner dark grey bits alone and just get the alloys painted so looking similar to how they look now - not sure how difficult this is to do - keep the line when masking up...??
What are your thoughts.....you know you'll all have to do this eventually ;)
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This is on my list of to-do's.
I've visited Pristine and been advised that it's both very expensive and tricky to do a good job of 'two-tone' Monzas (inner grey bits). They strip and refurb the whole wheel. I'll be going for powdercoated "Sterling half face" - A bright, but not too bright, gunmetal which is silver over black. Anthracite is much darker.
Cost about £420 all inclusive. 3-day turnaround.
:afro:
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Got any examples/pics of the outcome? Like the sound of the colour - obviously not ruling out getting them done properly at some point, this is just a 'quick fix' for the time being.
Getting them painted by a local paint shop as I know a guy there.
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In the wrong section.
Please ask topher where it should go.
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In the wrong section.
Please ask topher where it should go.
LOL - your not too upset really :laugh:
Anyway, what about this ...
Smoked Chrome
(http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/Image/alloy18.jpg)
In fact tempted now to get the CH's done like that :smug:
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BMW stuff is quality. No filliform corrosion there.
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I like the smoked chrome colour :cool:
Cass
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From experiance the smoke chrome isn't easy to do and not many offer it.
What about having them done MK6 style? Have them re-cut and have the insets done in black. Would go well with your car Neg. A1 wheels in Wolverhampton would be able to do this for you :wink:
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Your right it would look good but - just not convinced in the price of diamond cutting again and then if they will corrode after a few months due to the salt we use on the roads in the UK!
Although high power silver + black might be a close second to it ...
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If you're going to diamond cut them again - use clear powder coat instead of lacquer, it's much tougher.
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Your right it would look good but - just not convinced in the price of diamond cutting again and then if they will corrode after a few months due to the salt we use on the roads in the UK!
Although high power silver + black might be a close second to it ...
My Huffs with the two colours cost me £100 per corner. I'd love a set of original Monza's on my ED30 as when the sunlight hits them they just look so :cool: (I would deffo get the insets done in black though :wink:)
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I know what your saying and £65 a corner re-cut doesnt sound too bad but I dont need 2 sets of pristine wheels ;)
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If you're going to diamond cut them again - use clear powder coat instead of lacquer, it's much tougher.
....Sounds a good idea, but is it really as protective against the dreaded and virilant white worm as totally powdercoating them without the diamond-cut?
Having fully experienced the white worm, I do not want to have to regularly spend money on refurbing my wheels and I love the Monzas as a design exclusive to the GTI.
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Yup. It actually chemically bonds to the wheel and with it being plastic, it's much more resilient where as lacquer is brittle by comparison.
It will be a tad thicker on application, so keep it out of the spigot - I didn't and my RC's were tight as hell!!
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Any pics of your Monzas with it done please, Tony?
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My Monza's are still as they left the factory, so I've not refurb'd them - but I've had a few sets of wheels powdered in the past and never had any issues with them... it's just clear instead of coloured, unlike lacquer which isn't the same as paint.
Here's a thread with a home-refurb of something similar using clear powder.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/222623.aspx
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Monza's II refurbed in satin black with a polished lip !!! :drool:
I am fiending for Huffs but the dealer price of £1300 is daftness !
right wheres a set of Genuine Monza's 2, that need a furb , EBAY ! :smiley:
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Monza's II refurbed in satin black with a polished lip !!! :drool:
I am fiending for Huffs but the dealer price of £1300 is daftness !
right wheres a set of Genuine Monza's 2, that need a furb , EBAY ! :smiley:
....Isn't it your bedtime yet!? :evil:
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Monza's II refurbed in satin black with a polished lip !!! :drool:
I am fiending for Huffs but the dealer price of £1300 is daftness !
right wheres a set of Genuine Monza's 2, that need a furb , EBAY ! :smiley:
....Isn't it your bedtime yet!? :evil:
LOL !!!! just woke up !!! don't think i'll be going sleep today , i get some mods on tomorrow morning (finges crossed there is not a cock up ) !!!!
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Satin black as done by Pristine I believe.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m80/u01msm3/Carpark%20Shoot/DSC_0622.jpg)
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Anyone done a set gloss white yet?
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Anyone done a set gloss white yet?
....Not seen any yet. Good idea - White wheels look quite racey.
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didn't think i liked black Monzas until i seen the black Gti in the OH MY thread
then again i think you'd get away with a bright silver face and keeping the grey inners
17s dont look that different at a glance and keeps the overall iconic look