Alloy refirb

1. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 29th December 2009, 08:30

   Right! After putting it to the facebook vote, my friends have decided that my alloys should be painted black.
   
   Well, the all the girls said chrome, all the guys said black, so I decided girl's votes don't count
   
   Anyway, I want this done professionally. I've been quoted 180. Does anybody know anywhere/anyone in devon/sw somerset who could do this cheaper?
   
   Cheers,
   tom.
2. imDan Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Peterborough Posts: 976 Vw Golf GT TDi

   #2 29th December 2009, 09:18

   thats sounds about right if its powdercoated if not just do it yourself with primer , paint , laquer , sandpaper , bit of filler if you need its , and tape costs about 30 - 40 quid
3. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 29th December 2009, 09:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DcM thats sounds about right if its powdercoated if not just do it yourself with primer , paint , laquer , sandpaper , bit of filler if you need its , and tape costs about 30 - 40 quid

   What's the difference? I mean, is it really noticeable? For over 4 times the price it would have to be...
   
   Congrats on 100 posts
4. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #4 29th December 2009, 10:00

   depend how good you are at spraying and prep mate
5. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 29th December 2009, 10:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxovtsmad depend how good you are at spraying and prep mate

   I'm not too shabby. Have had a bit of practice. I think ill give it a go. If not, its only £40, and i'll have prepped them anyway, to that would knock a bit off the 180.
   
   Sound like a plan?
6. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #6 29th December 2009, 10:05

   dont get paint from halfrauds its crap
7. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 29th December 2009, 10:06

   Ok, where do you suggest? Your whites look awesome! Did you do those yourself?
8. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #8 29th December 2009, 10:09

   yes i did mate they used to be red have you got a motor factors called G T its general traffic your way
9. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #9 29th December 2009, 10:13

   Just googled it. No we don't...
   
   ...I've had some pretty good stuff before, used it on the varadero. But it was bloody pricey. only 150ml cans too...
10. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #10 29th December 2009, 10:17

    any local motor factors that do spray paint primer and laquer
11. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #11 29th December 2009, 10:21

    I've got laquer already, but cheers for the advice Much appreciated
12. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #12 29th December 2009, 10:23

    just make sure the prep is good there is a guide on here somewhere
13. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #13 29th December 2009, 10:24

    here ya go bud
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87427
14. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #14 29th December 2009, 11:53

    Cheers! great guide
15. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #15 29th December 2009, 11:56

    you can always use the thanks button on the right mate lol

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16. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #16 29th December 2009, 11:59

    never seen that
17. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #17 29th December 2009, 12:05

    he he it comes in very handy mate lol
18. moxy89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Southampton Posts: 8188 Astra vxr with added boost

    #18 29th December 2009, 12:32

    people today.... its refurb not refirb....
19. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #19 29th December 2009, 14:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by moxy89 people today.... its refurb not refirb....

    I know that. I don't have a clue why I did that. And to think I got an A in english...