Guest Posted November 22, 2006 vthats excellent work mate!!! 8) I have my set of speddies sat in the garage, looking sorry for themselves, I may have to spruce them up too :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Neil, I love the way you just have a go at everything. Good work once again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heardy 0 Posted November 22, 2006 I was told by someone that refurbished my alloys that laquer wont stick to pollished wheels is this true or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted November 22, 2006 think like paint it needs a "key" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted November 22, 2006 be careful with lacquer htough as if you kerb the alloys at all... then water will get under it v quickly and they go minging...... especially this time of year!!! those alloys came up a treat :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted November 23, 2006 done some more polishing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted November 24, 2006 Damn thats good. I've got a few polishing wheels which i used on my drill when refurbing my TT comps. Makes it pretty easy to get a good shine, so might be worth a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt_corradovr6 0 Posted November 24, 2006 Is that the bare alloy underneath?? no paint or lacquer on them at all?? How do they stand up to weather and road grime? fancy that my self Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted November 24, 2006 good job neil in answer to your question matt they dont stand up very well at all mate! in winter i would expect you'd be out ever week prob 20mins a wheel with belgom alu! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt_corradovr6 0 Posted November 24, 2006 sod that. i'll get mine resparyed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted November 24, 2006 cant compromise looks thou as neil will agree if you keep them polished they look minty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt_corradovr6 0 Posted November 24, 2006 yeah true but i live by the sea and they will get mullered!!!! I want some th modern lines really but cost! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted November 24, 2006 i will be laquering them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted November 24, 2006 i think u'll have trouble getting laquer to take to them imo let us know how u get on thou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted November 27, 2006 good job neil in answer to your question matt they dont stand up very well at all mate! in winter i would expect you'd be out ever week prob 20mins a wheel with belgom alu! TBH, mine are not lacquered and they've lasted about 2 months without a polish, after a good solid coating of Belgom. Having said that they're coming off for winter. Lacquered rims, look good but not as good as polished ones as you've done Neil, plus as mentioned, once the lacquer cracks (from kerbing on even just stone chips) you've got to strip it all back again and redo them. Just get some winter wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnorgrove 0 Posted November 27, 2006 Lovin the "thumbs up" reflections in the spokes!!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
