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John G

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11th Aug 12 at 13:04

marble effect

kennySRi

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11th Aug 12 at 13:06

wtf! Looks like marble effect wheels now. I've used the autoglym loads of times and it's never done that, surely it'll wash off? Least it'll make you get them refurbed now, they really are gash.

Edit : beat me to it john

[Edited on 11-08-2012 by kennySRi]

Jambo

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11th Aug 12 at 13:06

Not keen.

What did you use to clean the caliper?

Jambo

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11th Aug 12 at 13:07

Wtf!!

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 13:09

it's only the 1 wheel aswell. it's as if it's dried on but i've washed it about 3 times since with all sorts of stuff and it isn't coming off.

jambo - i used wonder wheels to get the brake dust off and fairy liquid in a spray bottle. cleaned them up nicely.

John

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11th Aug 12 at 14:02

Looks like it's not been lacquered or something and the cleaner has burned through it.

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:05

Could well be that. The wheels are powdercoated so wouldn't have had any lacquer on afaik.

Steve

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11th Aug 12 at 14:13

are you sure they are powdercoated? powdercoat wont do that, seems more like a cheap spray job that hasnt been laquered

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:18

They were powdercoated at lepsons so not a cheap job at all.

I've used the clean wheels stuff before and it was fine so unsure why it went funny this time.

[Edited on 11-08-2012 by Ben G]

Chris x

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11th Aug 12 at 14:20

You going to put the front lowering springs on Ben?

Steve

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11th Aug 12 at 14:21

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
They were powdercoated at lepsons so not a cheap job at all.

I've used the clean wheels stuff before and it was fine so unsure why it went funny this time.

[Edited on 11-08-2012 by Ben G]

no idea then

get them redone a colour that incorporates a laquer imo

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:22

quote:
Originally posted by Chris x
You going to put the front lowering springs on Ben?

Might do them tomorrow mate.

Graham88

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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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11th Aug 12 at 14:22

Powder coating doesn't need laquer

3CorsaMeal

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11th Aug 12 at 14:35

Black wheels and red brakes

are you a member of the A-team?

Chris x

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11th Aug 12 at 14:39

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G

quote:
Originally posted by Chris x
You going to put the front lowering springs on Ben?

Might do them tomorrow mate.

Should look good!

Steve

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11th Aug 12 at 14:44

quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Powder coating doesn't need laquer

depends on what type of finish you want, my old wheels were powdercoated then laquered to give them as good a finish as spray

also protects them from shit like this happening

[Edited on 11-08-2012 by Steve]

Corsa_Sport21

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11th Aug 12 at 14:46

Looks like it has dried on. Have you tried to get it off with more wheel cleaner??

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:49

Yes. Used wonder wheels (the stuff that goes red/purple) and fairy liquid.

SetH

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11th Aug 12 at 14:50

Ben G WTF have you done on both accounts!

I would have gone silver or black on the calipers I think on a car like this this should be subtle. Bright red calipers to me screams evo/scooby/Type-R etc

Obviously the wonder wheels and fairy liquid is a joke but looks like you have used a corrosive cleaner on that rim, probably in the sun and left it on too long?

I use megs wheel brightener and that is never on for longer then 30 seconds. Better to seal the wheels properly once cleaned and usually car shampoo and water is enough as the brake dust wont stick.

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:52

astons have red brake calipers you turd

I liked the look of red so done them red.

I've done silver and black before and they look bland and boring.

Steve

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11th Aug 12 at 14:56

Yes but they are probably brembos, iv always said unless they are brembos dont do them red as it looks like you are a bit wannabe brembos

Ben G

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11th Aug 12 at 14:57

Ah well I like them red. If it means I have fake brembo's then so be it. Will impress the 17 year old cruisers I bet.

SetH

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11th Aug 12 at 15:38

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
astons have red brake calipers you turd I liked the look of red so done them red.

I've done silver and black before and they look bland and boring.

Sorry I did not list the full range of cars with red calipers

Not all Aston calipers are red. I also think of brembos when it comes to red calipers.

Your wheel refinish has proven to be shit.

Your red calipers draw attention to aforementioned shit wheels.

Apart from dying the roof you are rapidly council estating that Z4

Black/silver hides the shitness of a paintbrush job which is why I did mine black (still better then the brown they went). You have accentuated it by going red, should have stripped them, blasted and powder coated for red.

I can see you buying those fake Chinese brembo stickers now

SetH

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11th Aug 12 at 15:40

Just zoomed in on first pic. Coverage is all over the place they look god awful.

Corsa_Sport21

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11th Aug 12 at 15:42

I can see him buying those Brembo look-a-like caliper covers.

Have bought a shit load of red l.e.d's yet??

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