2 down 2 to go! Refurb progress

[dannyboy172]

Well, finally got two of the wheels finished now and i can finally see what their going to look like. I'm quite happy with how they've come out, there are a few areas which could have been done better, but hey its been done with spray cans from halfrauds! lol

Heres a few pics for ya

Not the best pics in the world! lol

The other two need a bit work due to the kurb damage, but i've managed to fill (keeping the curve of the rim ) and smooth down one alloy, heres a few before and afters.

Ta,
Dan

 

[Bezza4]

Nice work mate. Looking good.

 

[dannyboy172]

Cheers Matt, after using way too much paint and fcuking up the first one ten times, i've finally got the hang of it lol

 

[V1NNY]

nice one mate, looks good

You putting these on your car??

Vinny

 

[dannyboy172]

yep sure am.

 

[GarethM]

nice work dan

 

[LegoHead]

what filler are you using?

 

[dannyboy172]

Can't remember the name exactly, i think its metalik??

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Nice one Dan . Looks like you've done a good job there mate . Alot cheaper than paying to have em refurbed eh Did you use the metallic filler i mentioned , the Upol D Metallic Filler ?

 

[dannyboy172]

Nice one Dan . Looks like you've done a good job there mate . Alot cheaper than paying to have em refurbed eh Did you use the metallic filler i mentioned , the Upol D Metallic Filler ?

I had something very similar in my stash.

Works a treat and a piece of piss to sand down...which was very lucky in some cases! lol

 

[jon_r]

Look fantastic, but you've painted the areas where the wheel nuts go. I did this on mine and the bolts kept coming loose due to the paint heating at a different rate to the metal (i assumed)! Took the paint off of that section and they were fine after that. Worth doing let me tell you!!!!

 

[Middo]

good to see your finally getting there dan.

if you fit them to your car and the missus nags you to get rid of your other set give us a ring, as i need a set

 

[dannyboy172]

No worries mate will do

Just hope their careful with them putting them on, i can see me doing a lot of touch ups on the edges!

 

[cat171]

Looks like your doing a good job on them

 

[Fletcher]

They look good mate, really stealth.

 

[dannyboy172]

Cheers fella.

Their not perfect, but hey ho, we'll see what their like on

 

[MarkCup]

Look fantastic, but you've painted the areas where the wheel nuts go. I did this on mine and the bolts kept coming loose due to the paint heating at a different rate to the metal (i assumed)! Took the paint off of that section and they were fine after that. Worth doing let me tell you!!!!

I did this and almost lost a wheel mid-session at Goodwood.

Before you fit them you MUST remove the paint from the bolt hole where the wheel bolt seats...or the same might happen to you!

 

[dannyboy172]

whats the best way to remove it, wire brush? Is that enough?

 

[TomS]

Good to chat to you on Saturday Danny

Car was looking great chap

Tom

 

[Pep]

they look awesome mate!
will look the dogs once they're on the car! how much do you charge?!

 

[Paddy_g46]

whats the best way to remove it, wire brush? Is that enough?

little bit of paitn remover then hose off, paint shud just flake off

 

[dannyboy172]

Good to chat to you on Saturday Danny

Car was looking great chap

Tom

Cheers mate, ya was good talking to you on saturday too

 

[dannyboy172]

little bit of paitn remover then hose off, paint shud just flake off

Cheers mate, i'll make sure i'll get some sorted, don't want me wheels to fall off lol

 

[TomS]

Cheers mate, ya was good talking to you on saturday too

catch you at combe soon bud

Cheers

Tom

 

[dannyboy172]

they look awesome mate!
will look the dogs once they're on the car! how much do you charge?!

Cheers mate.

60-90quid depending on materials and time

 

[Pep]

Cheers mate.

60-90quid depending on materials and time

that each or for a set of 4?!
do i get some courtesy wheels whilst your doing mine?!

 

[dannyboy172]

Thats a set bud.

I will have a set of spare 172 alloys without tyres. Justin-172 is first in the que mind.

 

[RacerStu]

Looks nice cant wait to see them on your car

 

[rich[182]]

looks like a quality job that, look forward to finished pics