Definitive A2 alloy thread?

I'm tempted to do this. Is there a thread detailing 'how to' you know of? Thanks.
Probably somewhere! Really not too hard though, just pop the tyres back of the front of the rims, sand them well, with various grades of sand paper, clean well, then a few really light coats of primer, let each coat dry for at least 20 mins. Then same process with the paint, use maybe 5-6 coats, then when fully dry, slightly flat surface with fine sand paper. Finally a couple of coats of lacquer to finish.
Sounds harder than it is tbh, and for the cost it’s a no brainer for me. I’d be gutted if I had wheels professionally refurbished and then scuffed them.
 
£20? Ok lets see. Thanks.

The thread below might shed somemore light...
I was meant to visit but the 2weeks turn around wasnt suitable for me.

 
Took my winter wheels here this morning
£20 per bare wheel and takes up to 2 weeks
I will let you know how good or bad they are
View attachment 69268

Hi Terry & @moiazam,

I have used this Birminham place for two sets of alloys but it looks like they have new premises, convenient for me as delivery and collection is through by son who lives in Birmingham quite close to the place. I wrote little review at the time here. A small word of warning - my experiece is they do not check for/or repair a buckled wheel.

Andy
 
Hi Terry & @moiazam,

I have used this Birminham place for two sets of alloys but it looks like they have new premises, convenient for me as delivery and collection is through by son who lives in Birmingham quite close to the place. I wrote little review at the time here. A small word of warning - my experiece is they do not check for/or repair a buckled wheel.

Andy
Thanks for review
They sound perfect for me
I had wheels check for buckles when I had tyres removed and these wheels are for winter tyres so not too fussed about finish
It was a 161 mile and 3 hour round trip for me .I did an economy run in TDI 90 and returned 66.3 mpg so with pick up around £30 of Shell Nitro Diesel
Drop was easy parked out side took about 2 minutes total including choosing same sparkly silver as you
Be aware lot of redevelopment in the area and lots of road closures
 
Back
Top