refurbing some allays

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #1
    just started to refurb these alloys 1 almost done
    from this


    to this

  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P
    #2
    That looks superb mate bet your happy with them.
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  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro
    #3
    Nice work mate, that looks great
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  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2
    #4
    I'm currently refurbing some alloys, how did you get into the holes for where nuts need to go without getting runs? cheers mate!
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by -Alex- View Post
    I'm currently refurbing some alloys, how did you get into the holes for where nuts need to go without getting runs? cheers mate!
    small short squirts mate
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2
    #6
    Cheers mate, btw looking good! Forgot to say in my previous post.
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  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR
    #7
    looks well good mate
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #8
    not sure weather to keep my s wheels on or put these on
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s
    #9
    keep S wheels on, although you have done a ace job on them!
  10. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Malta Posts: 359 1.5D Saxo Mk1
    #10
    superb job mate, would like to see how they look on the saxo! try them and post pics up maybe...
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts
    #11
    Good job man, ive been trying to find just one of them tsw's alone for so long lol.
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rich112 View Post
    Good job man, ive been trying to find just one of them tsw's alone for so long lol.
    ive got 4 mate he he just kidding
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Glasgow Posts: 4772 Mk2 VTR Two Tone, Mazda 3 Sport
    #13
    You've done a really good job there. How long you gonna leave it until you get them on the car ?
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevie_m View Post
    You've done a really good job there. How long you gonna leave it until you get them on the car ?
    its going to be a couple of weeks i reckon as i work and have a family
  15. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 uttoxeter Posts: 133 Black mk2 vtr, mk4 Ibiza sport
    #15
    stick them on mick and sell me your s wheels
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by salty_jon View Post
    stick them on mick and sell me your s wheels
    i might end up selling my s wheels if i like these better i will let you know mate
  17. Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire
    #17
    what spray did u use? and what was ur base paint?
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #18
    i used white primer and white gloss and laquer its simoniz from G.T. as in general traffic
  19. Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire
    #19
    ok cool where did u buy it all from? how much did it cost
  20. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #20
    i got it from G.T its a local motor factors its a 500ml can and its £4 or £5 a can
  21. Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire
    #21
    ok and good stuff by the looks of it? im doing the same with my vtr alloys
  22. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #22
    its better than halfords paint need to go get some more tomorrow
  23. Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire
    #23
    did u use a clear lacquer?
  24. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #24
    yes mate
  25. Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire
    #25
    ok mate i will try find some gt paint looks like a good job u havedone will be nice to see them on the car
  26. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #26
    the paint is made by simoniz
    G.T. is the place that sells it
  27. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Glasgow Posts: 4772 Mk2 VTR Two Tone, Mazda 3 Sport
    #27
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxovtsmad View Post
    its going to be a couple of weeks i reckon as i work and have a family
    Same here ... I put lacquer on my 'S' rims and they are still in the back of the van, hopefully either be this weeked or next weekend
  28. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Bournemouth Posts: 185
    #28
    They look good mate, well done!
  29. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #29
    thanks katie just got the other 3 to do
  30. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Oswestry Shropshire/Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 506 Mk1 Silver VTR
    #30
    Looks good mate