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M2RTY
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14th Jan 07 at 19:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
anyone ever done them themselves?

my spare set of bmw ones could do with some work and as i have them off the car i thought why not?

what do you use to fill them? filler? anything stronger?

powdercoat vs spraying? if i spray i can do them myself, if i powdercoat i will have to pay

any help?
broster
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14th Jan 07 at 19:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
powdercoat is generally a tougher coating, but spraying is just as good if done properly.

diy is cheap and easy. ill be diy-ing my comp mos soon....
bieransri
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ive just done mine my self, i used filler. looks alright. just hope its strong enough and bonds to the wheel. i sanded the surface firts so it keyed well hopefully it will, then i primed them my self aswell, yet to do top coat in the colour. more pics of along the way in my project thread

this was today after finishing priming them
abdus
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14th Jan 07 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
powdercoat will cost about £25 a wheel

DIY will involve cost of materials and time and will not be as tough as powdercoating.

Some wheels I've done before (the one posted above by bieransri):






[Edited on 14-01-2007 by abdus]
M2RTY
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14th Jan 07 at 19:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
25 a wheel? that include referbing them?

romax near me wants 160-170 a set

that includes removing tyres etc too
abdus
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I had a set done for £25 a wheel (without tyres though)

that involved shotblasting, very minor refurbing, and powdercoating

the finish and quality is so much better
Tomnova16
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14th Jan 07 at 20:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
sand down any deep scratches yourself with a block and some 80 grit then get them shot blasted and powder coated. much better in the long run

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