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Offline aaron1980

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new wheels what do you think?
« on: 11 April 2011, 22:01 »
HI I got a set of mims off of chris on hear but they only had 3 center caps so i have knocked up a set of flat caps with brass point in the middle what do you think? better wit or with out the brass  :smiley:



Offline benvictors

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #1 on: 11 April 2011, 22:37 »
Looking sweet  :cool: Nice little touch, mite look better in polished stainless to match the rim, rather than brass. Just my opinion bud  :wink:

Offline aaron1980

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #2 on: 11 April 2011, 22:45 »
we have some stainless  bar at work i may try and turn one up to see what it looks like. mind you its not easy stuff to work with. thanks for your imput  :smiley:

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #3 on: 11 April 2011, 22:54 »
bloody hell they look really good!

looks like a great colour match too!

im glad you're pleased with them :afro:


I don't think a semi will give the same results

Offline Jack3559

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #4 on: 11 April 2011, 22:58 »
Yeah, I like the brass!

Looks good. :afro:

Offline aaron1980

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #5 on: 11 April 2011, 23:01 »
bloody hell they look really good!

looks like a great colour match too!

im glad you're pleased with them :afro:
well happy with them thanks m8. when i get back from newquey i will be having them blasted and powder coated thats if i can keeep it running long enough to make it there and back lol

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #6 on: 11 April 2011, 23:05 »
Looks savage mate!  :cool:

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #7 on: 11 April 2011, 23:34 »
Not keen on the brass  :undecided:

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #8 on: 11 April 2011, 23:36 »
If you wanted to change the colour without milling something new, nickel plating is piss easy.

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Re: new wheels what do you think?
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2011, 06:52 »
Love your centre's mate!!  :cool: