Wheel refurb/paint

1. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #1 21st January 2008, 01:27

   hey guys, i have VTS wheels on my VTR and i thik the lad hwo painted them used normal white paint as is bubbling and chipping away, which looks CRAP!!!!
   
   how much am i looking at the have the paint removed, and have them sprayed white again but all done properly and laccerd n sealed etc ??
   
   and anyone no any good places in the north east, near newcastle that could do it, cheers guys
2. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

   #2 21st January 2008, 03:22

   tbh mate, your probably better off doing it yourself if the wheels themselves are actually in good condition.
   
   just sand em back to bare metal, few coats of primer, few more of paint, then a couple of laquer.
   
   theres a guide somewhere
3. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #3 21st January 2008, 09:46

   i can do it for you if you can get the alloys to me...... £40 per wheel you arrange shipping to me and from me. pm me if you interested
4. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

   #4 21st January 2008, 10:42

   its normaly 40-45 per wheel had mine done at a shop and they look spotless
5. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #5 21st January 2008, 10:46

   btw, forgot to mention thats £40 per wheel and i'd be getting them done for you at work i run a modding company and have a guy that just does wheel refurbs/ resprays
6. amyp L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 49 Black Saxo VTR

   #6 22nd January 2008, 21:27

   Theres a place in Darlo that does refurbing for £25 quid a wheel any colour you want, just had mine done gold!
7. dan-iow Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 130

   #7 22nd January 2008, 21:29

   as said do it yourself, its easy!! gd results are easily achiveable too
8. Ben_C Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Wirral / Manc (Uni) Posts: 841 Mk1 Saxo 1.1i

   #8 22nd January 2008, 21:57

   sorry I say leaving it to the pros.
   
   The cost of materials ain't cheap, and the time you gotta put in...
   
   And yes people's look good when the do them themselves, but more often than not they get a chip before long etc, and also photos hide imperfections
9. Philsford Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25 RS1600I MONDEO ST24 SAXO VTR MIN

   #9 22nd January 2008, 22:51

   As above I say go for the pro finish. There is a place in birmingham just off the bristol rd that do a strip, powder coat and laquer for £20 a wheel. Not worth messing about yourself at that price.