Going rate for VTR wheels? + Spraying

1. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

   #1 31st January 2009, 21:00

   Finally bought myself a set of VTR wheels with tyres for 85 + whatever he stings me for postage.
   
   Sound like a good deal?
   
   
   Also, I will be getting 'em done white.
   
   Best to do them myself or send to be powder coated?
   
   How much would powder coating cost?
   How much should postage cost for the wheels?
   What's the process for self-spraying?
   
   
   Cheers
2. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

   #2 31st January 2009, 21:27

   i paid £105 for the wheels, standard in good condition
   postage would be £25 with DHL
   i sprayed my wheels myself at about £35 for materials
3. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

   #3 31st January 2009, 21:28

   would be better off sending them to be powder coated,theres a bloke on here that will do them for £110 i think without the tyres on
   
   people charge around £25 for posting wheels
   
   when i done mine i sanded right down to the bare metal and 3-4 coats of primer,3-4coats of paint and 3-4 coats of laquer,mine dont look to bad for 1st time
   
   have a go at doing it yourself,costs roughly £30 for paint and stuff so way cheaper
4. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

   #4 31st January 2009, 21:33

   And I guess, if I cock up, then I can send them away to be done right.
5. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

   #5 31st January 2009, 21:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by skippi90 And I guess, if I cock up, then I can send them away to be done right.

   id never sprayed anythin other than a moped panal. as long as you prep it good and keep in a dust free place, it should turn out fine. the guide on here is excellent, if you use it and follow carefully, you cant go wrong
6. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

   #6 31st January 2009, 21:38

   Awesome.
   
   I hope this dude doesn't sting me over 25 for delivery.
   
   I tried to sound as nice as possible in my message to him so he is reasonable.
7. si_pow Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1025 2001 mk5 Fiesta ZS

   #7 31st January 2009, 21:39

   Id say that was expensive for VTR wheels. Im selling mine and only looking for like £40, and thats with tyres. Must be in superb nick like.
8. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

   #8 31st January 2009, 21:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by si_pow Id say that was expensive for VTR wheels. Im selling mine and only looking for like £40, and thats with tyres. Must be in superb nick like.

   I would take an eBay strike if you want to sell them to me at that now.
9. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

   #9 31st January 2009, 21:43

   Actually, I'm already on 2 strikes, maybe not.
10. si_pow Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1025 2001 mk5 Fiesta ZS

    #10 31st January 2009, 21:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by skippi90 Actually, I'm already on 2 strikes, maybe not.

    I dont have a clue what you mean mate? lol.