Teji 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Zak looks mint, who rolled the arches ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Zak the car looks simply sublime on the rebuilt RS. I have just bought back the black set of RS 301s I built with the dishes on the rear the same as yours making them 8x17. Whilst they still look great in black you can't beat the factory fresh look of bright silver so I think they may be due a redo. I've had several previous attempts with powdercoat, all failed too much product meant the front and rear dishes wouldn't fit up properly and the threads on the centre cap prevented the caps fitting. Was resigned to a paint solution until I noticed your post. Can you let me know how you got on please? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Cheers Gareth seems like you're building your collection back up :) I didn't have any issues with the powder coating stopping the dishes or barrels going on but that was because i was very specific about what i wanted masked off before the coat was applied. The same goes for the centre threads that the nut screws in to, that was masked off too. But i do think if i was do to them again i would get them painted rather than powder coated. Few reasons for this: 1. I wouldn't be comfortable getting my centres blasted too many times 2. Due to the nature of powder coat it is quite difficult to get the centre plates and the centres of the wheels to match. This is becuase the centre plate is much thinner and you can heat it and cool it faster where as the centre of the wheel requires the heat to be applied for longer and you end up with a darker shade. 3. From what i have been told powder coat loses its gloss over time. Despite the above points wet painting the wheels is also not straight forward, getting an even coat all over and within the nooks and crannies is no easy task especially without runs in the paint. I have a few tins of the oe bbs wheel paint that i got with some wheels i bought a few years ago so may try using that next time i undertake a refurb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Everthing you say confirms my experience with powdercoating the RS. Think I might as well try for the factory finish BBS silver. Just wondered as they sell it as paint weere they originally wet painted? Either way that seems the route I must take, but no more messing with colours silver it is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Langdon 0 Posted November 18, 2009 Zak mate, do you know if you Bro uses a rotary polisher or a DA mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted November 18, 2009 Gareth - Not sure how the original finish was applied but it is very nice just have to look at Alan W's set on e38. Silver is defo the way forward Chris - He uses a makita rotary on the metal panels and a porter cable da on the plastic panels as they heat up quickly. Both used with menzerna polishes to good effect. update on the car rs's will finally be coming off next weekend as i'm too busy to keep on top of the maintenance required in this weather. I have some interesting rc's to go on :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted November 28, 2009 last pics before the wheels come off :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mawrick 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Your car is just plane awesome - if mine turns out half as good I'm pleased :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormchargedVR6 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Zac that is PORN mate :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedman 0 Posted November 29, 2009 Love it on the rs mate but im looking forward to the interesting rc's :D terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted November 29, 2009 stunning.... :luvlove: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted November 29, 2009 I just can't get enough of this car, just how a Corrado should look. :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RDH 0 Posted November 29, 2009 8) just 8) Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted November 29, 2009 Looking at these pics is making me, for the first time, NEED another Corrado in my life... Absolutely stunning car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6C 0 Posted November 29, 2009 Zak the cars absolutely stunning - I was inches away from doing a deal on a certain set of RS301s I think you know about but decided to sell the corrado. I will have to buy myself something monstrous to forget about corrados. Anyway thanks for the advice youve given me whilst I had my rado its was much appreciated. Oh and a late Eid Mubarak - hope you had a good one. Take it easy - Omar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Langdon 0 Posted November 29, 2009 just awesome mate love those photo's :notworthy: car is lookin mint as ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted December 3, 2009 I need some new pants! That is one sexy car! Stunning is an understatement tbh. Nice one Zak, get some more pics up bud :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted March 7, 2010 Any more updates Zak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 7, 2010 No cosmetic changes, just the wheels... i'm running on some bbs rc's at the moment. Apart from that the usual upkeep of a daily driver :) I'l get some pics up now the weathers better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
young dub 0 Posted March 7, 2010 p.s they are 8x17 and 9x17 lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 0 Posted March 9, 2010 your photos of the rs's have caused me a financial headache :lol: the car looks stunning! well done :salute: my bbs have to go up for sale now so i can fund some rs's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OakGreenF 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Perfect Corrado right there mate, if you are ever selling it, give me first dabs please! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted March 15, 2010 No cosmetic changes, just the wheels... i'm running on some bbs rc's at the moment. Apart from that the usual upkeep of a daily driver :) I'l get some pics up now the weathers better What do you do to improve on perfection :grin: What happened with the 263's in the end mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon666 0 Posted March 15, 2010 What a beautiful lookin rado u must be one proud man lucky bugger lovin it :luvlove: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted April 1, 2010 how do you own so many wheeeeells, my car needs any of them aha.... Nice corrado mate too, looks the sh** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
