wheel refurb progress thread

1. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

   #1 20th January 2008, 21:37

   I recently bort some vtr alloys off ebay for £30 had no picson the auction but I thought i would get them anyway and refurb them. Auction said curbed but not badly or deep. Was pleasantly suprised when they came like this:
   
   
   I started sanding them down as I planned to paint them:
   
   
   I decided because of their good condition that i would try to polish them so i got the paint stripper out and cleaned them up:
   
   
   
   I quickly decided i would never be able 2 keep them clean so I went back 2 the idea of painting but carried on stripping the paint 2 bare metal.
   
2. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #2 20th January 2008, 21:42

   any more pics?
3. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

   #3 20th January 2008, 21:48

   sorry about double pic lol
   
   
   anyway...
   i stripped the wheels back 2 the metal so they looked like this:
   
   
   then sanded them goin from 240 - 1200 grit sandpaper, so they looked like this:
   
   
   then i got on to cleaning them, gave them a good wash inside and out,
   before:
   
   after:
   
   
   
   
4. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #4 20th January 2008, 21:55

   oooooo looks nice!!!!! 10 post to 1k!
5. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

   #5 20th January 2008, 22:01

   Lookin good ive just started refurbin my old vtr alloys!! Sanding aint easy lol!!
6. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

   #6 20th January 2008, 22:06

   next up is painting, i had to get some etch primer beacuse it sticks 2 the alluminium, its had one coat of this tonight, this is as far as i have gone.
   
   
7. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

   #7 20th January 2008, 22:09

   next up will be some filler primer and then the top coat of paint and laquer, mixed the paint 2night, its a dark almost gunmetal silver , looks nice, cant wait 2 get them sprayed!! there then goin on my good old dark green 99 1.1 lol
8. alextoffie Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Bolton Posts: 1300 Mauritius blue VTR

   #8 20th January 2008, 22:09

   Out of interest how have you got rid of the kurbing marks? Have you sanded them out or filled them or what?
   
   Lookin good anyway!
9. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

   #9 20th January 2008, 22:15

   the kurbing marks wernt 2 bad really so i just sanded them out with 240 grit then smoothed up to 1200 grit. on th very rim there are still marks but i wasnt 2 bothered about these.
10. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

    #10 20th January 2008, 22:19

    they look really nice tbh mate. keep up the good work 8posts to 1k
11. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #11 20th January 2008, 22:40

    should look good painted i will post the pics as soon as they progress.
12. TypeRhys Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R

    #12 20th January 2008, 22:43

    that etching primer is good stuff.
    
    i did my 205 gti speedlines myself.
    
    i adivise around 4 coats of primer then about 4 coats of laquer to ensure
    the finish lasts.
    
    good job so far !
13. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #13 20th January 2008, 22:47

    yeh i read that you need 4 coats of primer up 2 5 coats of the colour and then 3/4 coats of laquer. cheers for the advice.
14. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #14 21st January 2008, 00:32

    looks good so far mate. bet you cant wait to get them done!
15. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #15 21st January 2008, 13:53

    So would you recommend i use etching primer instead of just normal grey primer??
16. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #16 21st January 2008, 14:11

    if you have gone 2 the metal use etching primer because it bonds to the alloy if you still have paint you can use normal primer. im using the etch primer for the base coat then normal primer for the primer layors.
17. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #17 21st January 2008, 14:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 9ds9 if you have gone 2 the metal use etching primer because it bonds to the alloy if you still have paint you can use normal primer. im using the etch primer for the base coat then normal primer for the primer layors.

    Well the majority of the wheel is down to bare metal it is still like primer gray in areas so im goin to put some paint stripper on them and get them rite down!! cheers pal
    
18. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #18 21st January 2008, 15:08

    no problem, what are the plans for yours colour wise?
19. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #19 21st January 2008, 15:23

    Im not sure yet was thinking white. then i thought gloss black. Id like something different so ive got a mate to photoshop me a wheel in gloss black with the grooves in the wheel in yellow or white with yellow grooves because i cant picture it! Ive also been tempteg to fill the grooves and have them completely smooth. What do u think and what are your plans?
20. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #20 21st January 2008, 15:25

    im doin mine dark silver/gunmetal. what colours your car?
21. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #21 21st January 2008, 15:30

    My cars silver with anthracite vts wheels which is why i was thinkin white so i hav a dark set and a light set. If i do the vtr wheels gloss black ill prob redo my vts wheels white.
    
22. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

    #22 21st January 2008, 16:38

    done a cracker of a job their mate
23. yerdusk Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 selston, notts Posts: 4127 '72 Bug

    #23 21st January 2008, 17:48

    looking good mate. You have put a fair amount of effort into those!
24. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #24 21st January 2008, 18:53

    yeh put plenty of time and effort into them, the preps the hard bit!
    i recon you shud do your vts wheels white claret and then your vtr wheels gloss black. but thats just my opinion coz i dont like vtr wheels white.
25. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #25 22nd January 2008, 06:22

    Hmm cheers for your opinion gives me something to consider while preppin the vtr wheels. Anyone else want to recomend something to give me some more ideas.
26. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #26 26th January 2008, 18:03

    today i primed them with filler primer now they are ready to spray gun metal!
    
    
27. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #27 26th January 2008, 18:25

    looking good chap!
28. Chris_VTS Established Member Joined: Apr 2005 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1058 Mk1 Saxo VTS

    #28 26th January 2008, 18:38

    r u just using aerosol spray cans to do this mate?
29. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #29 26th January 2008, 18:52

    the etch primer which was just 1 coat was in a spray can the rest (filler primer and next the colour) is done using a spray gun
30. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #30 28th January 2008, 21:52

    just got the colour on tonight, now they just need laquer and tyres!!
    
    
    
    
    
31. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #31 28th January 2008, 21:54

    oh and by the way i need some original vtr wheel bolts if any 1 knows where i can get any cheap!?!
32. bakkipouch Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Lincoln Posts: 1423 furio

    #32 28th January 2008, 22:55

    respect for doing it yourself dude
    
    bolts could try the scrappy or even citroen shouldnt think there that expensive
33. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #33 28th January 2008, 23:04

    Iv asked on ebay and people say £30 delivered. i might try the scrap yard this week if i dont get a better price than that. citroen will be the last resort haha
34. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

    #34 28th January 2008, 23:13

    Citroen charge about £1.18 or something Per bolt if that helps, Over a quid anyway.
    Nice one for doing them yourself!
    David
35. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #35 28th January 2008, 23:15

    cheers mate that actually help to know! been told its best to get the original bolts because they are flat headed unlike most alloy bolts!
36. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #36 29th January 2008, 00:01

    quick question. How long did you spend on the sanding stage?
    
    All together per wheel? rough timescale?
37. Graham Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Ipswich Posts: 2927 VW Golf

    #37 29th January 2008, 00:02

    i love the look of the wheels primed
38. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #38 29th January 2008, 00:05

    i would say about 1.5-2 hours. i would recomend using paint stripper and getin all th paint off becasue alot of my time was used up getin patches of paint left after stripping them off. if you get them 2 th bare metal then sand i would say you could have them done in an hour/ hour and a half.
39. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #39 29th January 2008, 00:06

    wheels look cool primed! wonder if thers anyone with just primed and laquered wheels lol?
40. Graham Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Ipswich Posts: 2927 VW Golf

    #40 29th January 2008, 00:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 9ds9 wheels look cool primed! wonder if thers anyone with just primed and laquered wheels lol?

    thats what i was thinking would it go shiny?
41. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #41 29th January 2008, 00:21

    nice one mate. Im doing mine atm and spent an hour on my most clean wheel (less kerbed) and its taken an hour - not even finished it!
    
    If you get some new bolts - could you let us know? Im thinking of doing mine white but with rusty bolt heads they will look pap.
    
    Its eother new bolts or bolt covers like predator_vtr......cant source them though!
42. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #42 29th January 2008, 00:27

    yeh i presume it would with laquer on!
43. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #43 29th January 2008, 00:34

    i havnt even got bolts yet so ur lucky lol. black bolt covers could look good on white wheels, good contrast. il let you no if i find any bolts and price
44. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #44 29th January 2008, 00:42

    nice one mate. appreciate it!
    
    Yep, cars black so was thinking that way. It would just be a pain to repaint the bolts themselves..... any they are bound to get messed up when removing etc.
    
    good work anyway mate..... nice colour, very subtle!
45. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #45 29th January 2008, 06:33

    Look really good pal ive nearly got mine sanded down now. Its not easy with the weather. I followed your example and used paint stripper makes it a whole lot easier. I sanded all the first wheel. Heres a photshop someone did for me with the grooves filled what do you think?
    
    
46. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #46 29th January 2008, 13:56

    Never seen the R rim with its grooves filled in, be a nice touch.
    
    Look forward to seeing pics on the car
47. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #47 29th January 2008, 15:23

    nice one! filling in the grooves! What colour is that btw?
48. liam46 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Camberley, Surrey Posts: 640 Black FURIO (52)

    #48 29th January 2008, 15:53

    yeah someone on here has smoothed the alloy out... tried finding the thread but couldnt find it
49. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #49 29th January 2008, 16:16

    mate the rims look good filled looks different!
50. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #50 29th January 2008, 16:17

    btw did u ever get photoshops of different colour grooves?
51. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #51 29th January 2008, 17:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 9ds9 btw did u ever get photoshops of different colour grooves?

    No i didnt ill try and get one.
52. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #52 29th January 2008, 17:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Morgan_VTR nice one! filling in the grooves! What colour is that btw?

    I dont no but i like it!
53. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #53 29th January 2008, 21:30

    cant beat anthracite/ gunmetal wheels look the best on lighter cars or smoked themed cars!
54. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #54 29th January 2008, 22:38

    hopefully getting the bolts this week from my local peugoet garage, my dad went in tonight and they do the correct bolts for the wheels at about 20 quid a set.
55. Lozza_vtr Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Sunny Essex!! Posts: 2342 VW Golf Mk4 1.8T

    #55 29th January 2008, 22:50

    Them wheels are looking so good fella. The results are outstanding when you take your time.
56. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #56 30th January 2008, 06:16

    Heres another two photshops i have had done what do people think and what do you reckon 9ds9
    Black with yellow grooves:-
    
    
    White with yellow grooves:-
    
57. Saber_UK L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Lichfield, Staffordshire Posts: 86 Peugeot 106 1.4 Quicksilver

    #57 30th January 2008, 06:19

    Strangely I like the Black/Yellow ...don't know why but i like it
58. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #58 30th January 2008, 06:34

    I want something different which is why im askin for people to do different photoshops for me. I cant make my mind up but i think im leaning towards the smoothed ones.
59. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #59 30th January 2008, 08:18

    its a tough call between yellow and black and the smoothed. i really cant decided which i prefer both look good and noone else has wheels like them so their both individual!
60. goldenfurio Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Haltwhistle Northumberland Posts: 392 Furio Gold

    #60 30th January 2008, 13:19

    Ad go for thhe smooth looks difrent and looks smart
61. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #61 30th January 2008, 18:45

    yeh i probs think go smoothed. propbs easier than havin 2 paint all th grooves aswell lol
62. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #62 30th January 2008, 20:44

    How would ou smooth the grooves would you rub the wheel down with 240 grit then do the filling then rub down with the 1200 grit?
63. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #63 30th January 2008, 21:50

    yeh thts probably the best way, cant say im any sort of expert so if any 1 else thinks different say. but yeh 240 and then loads of filler and that smoothed down should do the trick! keep me updated mate
64. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #64 30th January 2008, 21:52

    will do !
65. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #65 30th January 2008, 22:03

    what stage u at with ur wheels at the moment?
66. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #66 31st January 2008, 06:16

    They are nearly all sanded down to bare metal. I work nights so its hard to find time and because of the shitty weather i cant really do them outside. My uncle is coming to visit this weekend so i mite try and blag him to take them and finish them off coz hes got a spray gun so it would be a better finish than out of a can. I would like to do them myself though to see how they turn out.
    
    Where are you upto with yours are they finished and wrapped in rubber yet?
67. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #67 31st January 2008, 15:41

    looking good mate! i bought 4 last night and started the refurb process!
    
    taken about 45mins so far from cleaning to paint stripper, jus got 10 more mins before i brsh the paint off! i recon a wheel a day for prep.
    
    Il start priming and filling next week.
68. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #68 31st January 2008, 16:05

    laquers goin on tonight, gettin the bolts start of next week. il probs leave the laquer 2 dry until the middle/end of next week to hopefully fit next weekend! lets se how the plan actually goes though lol
69. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #69 31st January 2008, 23:20

    the wheels are finished! well apart from tyres and bolts pics 2 follow and belive me they dnt do justice!
70. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #70 31st January 2008, 23:27

    
    
    
71. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #71 31st January 2008, 23:46

    Still looks like kerbing/scratch marks on the lip of the rim....
    
    I hope thats just the photo.
    
    Love the colour mate!
72. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #72 31st January 2008, 23:54

    ther is still some kurbing on the very rim photo shows it up, its inevitable they will sadly get kurbed at some point tho so i ddnt spend too much time tryin to get these perfect or i would have had 2 sand half the rim away lol. and yeh im chuffed with the colour mix!
73. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #73 1st February 2008, 02:07

    They look really good now im thinkining of doin mine that colour! What colour is it pal. Fair comment about the kurbing im not goin to try and get the lip on mine perfect just get it lookin a bit better! Im no pro lol
74. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #74 1st February 2008, 08:11

    i actually couldnt tell you what the colour is lol its silver mixed with black so it hasnt got a name or code. its a light sort of anthracite silver
75. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #75 1st February 2008, 10:05

    Its nice. Any way give me a blow by blow step by step guide of everything you did. When you sanded with what grit etc and everything you used. I want a finish like that so want to check im doing it right. lol
76. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #76 1st February 2008, 14:26

    going to do a guide il pm u the link or u might stumble across it haha
77. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #77 1st February 2008, 15:08

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=126211
    guide how to do your wheels like this!
78. Jonomason22 Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3

    #78 1st February 2008, 15:36

    they look ace! defo a future mod
79. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #79 1st February 2008, 22:51

    Well done pal good guide!! Ill let u no how mine come out when i finally finish them lol .
80. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #80 1st February 2008, 23:52

    cheers mate looking forward to seeing the final outcome!
81. grantley1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 bristol Posts: 1204 honda civic type R

    #81 2nd February 2008, 23:54

    they look good m8. paint job looks spot on. you should ov filled the kerb marks though, only an extra 15mins work per rim. why do you say they will get kerbed anyway? don't park close to kerbs....
82. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #82 3rd February 2008, 00:13

    take it uv never drivven down tiny back roads of northumberland then! lol
83. grantley1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 bristol Posts: 1204 honda civic type R

    #83 3rd February 2008, 11:09

    i no what you mean about tiny back roads, but shorley you can go round corners abit slower to avoid damaging your wheels? i would
84. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #84 3rd February 2008, 11:18

    also im not the only 1 using the car so i cant garentee it
85. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

    #85 3rd February 2008, 11:21

    Haha That made me smile.. Made me think of my mum..
    
    First time she drove my Saxo, it had 16's (Luckily not in great nick anyway), She kerbed it half way round, and has done it to every car of mine since, yet doesn't do it to her own!
    
    Strange how other people manage it so well! lol
86. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

    #86 5th February 2008, 15:13

    iv stripped my tsw track wheels right back am a best using etch primer or will just normal primer do is there a big difference in price in the two
87. -Richard- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Nottingham Posts: 4882 Ford Transit

    #87 5th February 2008, 16:47

    Well Done Looks Good
88. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #88 5th February 2008, 19:29

    etch primer is the best to use on metal because it bonds to the alloy. its not too expensive off ebay £10.95 free postage u only need 1 coat of this then u can build up normal primer.
89. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #89 6th February 2008, 06:16

    Cheers for the link pal i havent been able to find any etch primer anywhere.
90. S70KES Established Member Joined: May 2007 south west Posts: 1016 Saxo GTI (106gti conversion)

    #90 6th February 2008, 12:12

    wheels look mint buddy, shame about the tiny kerb marks but fantastic job on it well done pal
91. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #91 6th February 2008, 18:57

    yeh took me a while 2 find some. it was 18 quid at av taylors parts shop and thats a bit steep lol
92. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #92 8th February 2008, 16:21

    the wheels are complete!!!! got the tyres on 2day! look great especially since all 4 wheels only cost me 30 quid!!!
    
    
93. Pat_Vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 North London Posts: 6170 Land Rover Discovery

    #93 8th February 2008, 16:27

    nice wheels
94. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #94 8th February 2008, 19:51

    cheers im chuffed with the results
95. dan_87 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Stockton on Tees Posts: 436 MK2 VTR

    #95 8th February 2008, 19:58

    Yeah they look good mate
96. Ge0_Ge Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Thanet/Kent Posts: 1335 106 GTI, Audi S3

    #96 8th February 2008, 20:28

    love it... gives me more reason to find some now.
97. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #97 9th February 2008, 06:15

    Look really good pal i got a bit more done on mine yesterday just need some etch primer now. I will keep you updated
98. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

    #98 9th February 2008, 09:35

    looking good mate thanks for the tip on the primer
99. 9ds9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 194 saxo 1.1 mk 1, Ford focus 1.6 zetec

    #99 9th February 2008, 09:41

    cheers claret. and no probs 4 the tip on primer!
100. user_27433 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 705 VTR

     #100 14th September 2009, 14:48

     wheels look amazing bud
101. RyanSaxo Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Midlandzzz Posts: 1613 The 'S

     #101 14th September 2009, 17:22

     epic bump :o
     
     but they do look smart i agree
102. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

     #102 14th September 2009, 18:11

     aye loving that tbh