Wheel re-furb Poll

Keith · **December 19, 2011, 22:35:58**

I know the options sound odd, I could change the caliper colour if it helps but I did use smooth Hamerite.

So pop in your ideas!

Dazzler · **Reply #1: December 20, 2011, 08:46:19**

How about anthracite spokes and keep the plastic inserts as they are (chrome)

syecadelic · **Reply #2: December 20, 2011, 09:14:50**

Anthracite with a gold insert? But maybe get them done in a chrome type gold? like an annodised look. Spray paint gold would look too weired.

Something like that idea with the BMW colour

2i30s · **Reply #3: December 20, 2011, 10:13:26**

black with chrome inserts would look ok. :ide what does anthracite look like?

Keith · **Reply #4: December 20, 2011, 10:20:23**

Quote from: 2i30s on December 20, 2011, 10:13:26

black with chrome inserts would look ok. :ide what does anthracite look like?

Anthracite is kind of a dark-ish metallic grey...

2i30s · **Reply #5: December 20, 2011, 10:41:56**

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 10:20:23

Quote from: 2i30s on December 20, 2011, 10:13:26
black with chrome inserts would look ok. :ide what does anthracite look like?

Anthracite is kind of a dark-ish metallic grey...

that would look good.

Keith · **Reply #6: December 20, 2011, 10:53:00**

So I'm leaning towards Anthracite rims & keeping the chrome inserts... but mine are looking pretty grim, they wont clean up, I tried... so maybe a paint with that chrome look wheel spray? I'll gamble the little beggars are pricey new!

syecadelic · **Reply #7: December 20, 2011, 10:57:37**

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 10:53:00

So I'm leaning towards Anthracite rims & keeping the chrome inserts... but mine are looking pretty grim, they wont clean up, I tried... so maybe a paint with that chrome look wheel spray? I'll gamble the little beggars are pricey new!

Hope your sitting down.... £35 a piece. 5 for each wheel.. 4 wheels. £700? I was going to try mine under warranty, apparently its possible, but if you have ever used alloy wheel cleaner it doesn't help.! And they will just go rough looking again.
Chrome look paint may look okay, and if worst comes to the worst, tin foil. lol
I reckon spraying is the best answer.

Keith · **Reply #8: December 20, 2011, 11:04:49**

Lmao! £700 for plastic insert.. they can kiss my anti royalist a$$ TBH! £5 a wheel would be OK...

So Sye... spraying it will be... at least then I can touch up the stonechips after lol!

Maybe experiment with plastic insert removal & see what I can do paint - wise in the vacated spaces...? Hmmmm

Dazzler · **Reply #9: December 20, 2011, 11:08:03**

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 10:53:00

So I'm leaning towards Anthracite rims & keeping the chrome inserts... but mine are looking pretty grim, they wont clean up, I tried... so maybe a paint with that chrome look wheel spray? I'll gamble the little beggars are pricey new!

AlanHo has had two sets replaced under warranty and Shambles at least 1 set .. Do you have any warranty left??

syecadelic · **Reply #10: December 20, 2011, 11:20:27**

I do, mite try it again myself and see, would love them back to new , cause then I could look after them myself especially for resale.!

Keith · **Reply #11: December 20, 2011, 11:37:00**

I do, just a wee bit, might be worth running down to the new Hy dealer in town (used to be Mitsubishi) & see what they can offer, at least none of the plastics are kerb damaged, just look nasty...

syecadelic · **Reply #12: December 20, 2011, 11:39:54**

slight green dots forming?
its a known issue with them, were the chrome plastic is pitting, i think they look great cleaned up, but its the bother of getting warranty to cover them, they may only cover some, therefore odd looking inserts.
Think a trip to an motor factors store and some paint shall be in order

Keith · **Reply #13: December 20, 2011, 11:48:40**

I'm feeling that too Sye... a half good paint job will look better than what I have at the moment, but you do have to be a car geek to notice.

2i30s · **Reply #14: December 20, 2011, 12:02:21**

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 11:48:40

I'm feeling that too Sye... a half good paint job will look better than what I have at the moment, but you do have to be a car geek to notice.

you've noticed.

so you're a car geek like the rest of us i30 tragics.

syecadelic · **Reply #15: December 20, 2011, 12:04:39**

I notice when there is something very small wrong with my car. Spent a few quid getting all the dents out on the car, then my dad points a new one out at the very back, rather heart breaking

but thats life i guess

I am a full car geek

notice very small things that others woudn't

Keith · **Reply #16: December 20, 2011, 12:06:40**

Quote from: 2i30s on December 20, 2011, 12:02:21

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 11:48:40
I'm feeling that too Sye... a half good paint job will look better than what I have at the moment, but you do have to be a car geek to notice.
you've noticed. so you're a car geek like the rest of us i30 tragics.

Yea Geek is appropriate in my case as well as Sye. I love cars, driving... Motorbikes & riding... no escaping that fact lol!

2i30s · **Reply #17: December 20, 2011, 12:07:16**

Quote from: syecadelic on December 20, 2011, 12:04:39

I notice when there is something very small wrong with my car. Spent a few quid getting all the dents out on the car, then my dad points a new one out at the very back, rather heart breaking but thats life i guess

I am a full car geek notice very small things that others woudn't

my wife thinks im crazy,its only a car she says.

syecadelic · **Reply #18: December 20, 2011, 12:08:17**

Scratch her purse or stain her handbag, and tell her the same sort of thing... yeah exactly

Keith · **Reply #19: December 20, 2011, 12:09:43**

That was exactly what Mrs Ffoxy said to me when she backed into a streetlamp in her Picanto after she had it 3 days & I detailed it for her! They just dont get it I'm afraid...

Keith · **Reply #20: December 20, 2011, 12:10:23**

my wife thinks im crazy,its only a car she says.

Quote from: Ffoxy on December 20, 2011, 12:09:43

That was exactly what Mrs Ffoxy said to me when she backed into a streetlamp in her Picanto after she had it 3 days & I detailed it for her! They just dont get it I'm afraid...

Wheel re-furb Poll

Poll

On my Storm Grey car, with it's gold painted calipers, what are your thoughts on the colour / colours I should do my wheels? The previous owner had done some minor curb damage & they do need a freshen up.