Wheels

[Frostee]

So am I correct that this involves machining then painting the wheels?

Seems a pretty good solution vs new wheels and trying to sell the old ones.

[Ilikebrunettes]

I had the wheels (sanded/machned back) to remove the orignal paint. They then painted the gloss black on the whole inside part of the rim and the outer part you can see and then the outer grey colour which is exactly the same as the original colour. They had my car for for 2 1/2 days though so the paint could set which was tough... missed her lol. Really happy with the result though, it looks alot better then original. I'll post some before and after pics when i get the chance to take some better shots.
I had it done at a trivett tyres in parra, thet were the only ones that could keep the car overnight that i called anyway

[Frostee]

Great result at a great price. Full points to you for coming up with the idea and making it a reality.

Gav's - I reckon you might have some ideas about this for Melb?

[Corey_R]

lol... being that he's a long time forum follower, he's probably seen Ozram's photos and me post about it 1000 times by now

[Frostee]

lol... being that he's a long time forum follower, he's probably seen Ozram's photos and me post about it 1000 times by now

Hey Corey, do you recommend this mod to wheels?

If so, any recommendations re where to bet it done in Melb?

[Corey_R]

Sure do man. I think that it's much better than genuine Detroits for numerous reasons. 1) Detroits (on the Golf at least) are 18" and heavier. 2) Heavier wheels means less performance and increased fuel consumption. 3) Larger wheels means less sidewall height which at these sizes (17 vs 1 means worse handling not better. 4) Detroits have a machined alloy metal finish with clear coat paint. Gutter one and you need to REPLACE IT TO FIX IT.

Doing this mod to Denvers is a much better idea. You can even pick up a 2nd hand pair of Denvers which have already been scuffed and do this mod. Since you need to repaint the entire wheel, you can get the scratches/rash fixed up and they'll look brand new.

Any competent panel shop or wheel repair company should be able to do this for you. If you're good with a spray can and masking tape, you could also do it yourself with supplies from Bunnings.

[way]

Hey Corey, do you recommend this mod to wheels?

If so, any recommendations re where to bet it done in Melb?

Matty Coleman (not sure the name of his shop!) in Richmond is the man for the job. PCM and others use him regularly and he is a really good guy (and the best track instructor!).

[Smacca]

I had the wheels (sanded/machned back) to remove the orignal paint.

So if the wheels were machined back before being painted, would it be possible to get a similar machined or shiny finish like that on a genuine Detroit rim?

[Frostee]

What is the durability of the paint job?

[gavs]

So if the wheels were machined back before being painted, would it be possible to get a similar machined or shiny finish like that on a genuine Detroit rim?

Yes but the labour charge involved would probably cost you so much, you would be better off getting a set of replicas for the money, or make a friend in NZ and get them sent over!