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Offline Ant

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I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« on: 03 February 2010, 00:19 »
Ah the wonderful Monza II 18"

Checking out after an incident with a pothole I've noticed the starting of whiteworm (wouldn't say it was cause by the pothole but a minor defect that was there, although not to sure).

Been told they could be around £75 a corner, the inserts might come back a different colour and no guarantee.

I love the look of them and I sort of suspect that if done and then looked after well with wax, sealant and regular washing them might stay good.

So my dilemma, to stay with the diamond cut, or go with a powder coat and who to go with (all roads seem to lead to spit and polish).

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2010, 09:18 »
is it just the one alloy? have you had a look on ebay for a secondhand one? or spoken to Dealers to see if they will sort for you? there was a big thing when i had my mk5 and dealers were sorting the white worm under warranty as it was a defect in the finish!

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2010, 10:47 »
I'll have to have another look, I think the white worm might just be on one, but the front two are showing some wear and tear from the excessive potholes around atm.
Well my Golf is a 56 reg, so wouldn't that put it out of warranty?

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2010, 15:49 »
chance your arm i would say, speak to the dealers and see what they say! its a known defect with the wheel finish so kick up a fuss if they arent prepared to do anything about it!

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2010, 23:07 »
I have a similar dilema with mine. Anyone know how huch a new alloy is from the dealer?
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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2010, 10:39 »
last time i had a quote (May 2009) it was approx £200 i think or around that mark!

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #6 on: 04 February 2010, 11:18 »
last time i had a quote (May 2009) it was approx £200 i think or around that mark!

Blimey, just for one alloy?
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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #7 on: 04 February 2010, 11:36 »
last time i had a quote (May 2009) it was approx £200 i think or around that mark!

Blimey, just for one alloy?

yeah, anything on ebay at the mo? (cant get on in work!)

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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #8 on: 04 February 2010, 12:27 »
One set of 4x replica 18" Monza 2's for £299 brand new. Not sure the insert finish is close to the standard but a little hard to tell from the pics.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-VW-GOLF-MK5-6-GTi-MONZA-2-D-C-POL-5-SPOKE-ALLOYS_W0QQitemZ370330146565QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item5639659705
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Re: I can't believe the news, oh boy (white worm)
« Reply #9 on: 04 February 2010, 17:59 »
£200 for a monza more like nearly £380 ish .
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