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Adam66 Standard wheel colour... 11-03-2012, 06:21 PM
Andych Now that looks really nice...... 11-03-2012, 07:25 PM
ConR Yeah that was me haha. I do... 11-03-2012, 07:30 PM
Andych Stock Silver for the... 11-03-2012, 07:35 PM
she_dub You mean to say you're not... 11-03-2012, 07:42 PM
ConR I know! I agree. ... 11-03-2012, 07:46 PM
Adam66 Yeah....I've got the same... 11-03-2012, 07:48 PM
Andych I will have you know I carry... 11-03-2012, 08:05 PM
she_dub Ah yes... I have nothing to... 11-03-2012, 08:21 PM
ConR Nooooooooooo! That's sucks... 11-03-2012, 08:23 PM
Andych Well........... my preference... 11-03-2012, 08:57 PM
she_dub Agree with Mac135. Will look... 05-04-2012, 09:31 AM
ConR Looks great. You did steal... 05-04-2012, 09:46 AM
Andych There is nothing "Hello... 05-04-2012, 10:07 AM
ConR I'm debating what to do. I... 05-04-2012, 10:15 AM
she_dub It's not too late! Vinyl wrap... 05-04-2012, 10:25 AM
ConR Thankfully I also don't have... 05-04-2012, 10:28 AM
ConR My own fault for mentioning... 05-04-2012, 12:16 PM
Andych :biggrin: We are just having... 05-04-2012, 02:13 PM
SCIRKN Does anyone know about the... 06-04-2012, 09:13 AM
Andych They all come into Australia... 06-04-2012, 09:23 AM
ConR Hmm. I have Potenzas on my... 06-04-2012, 09:27 AM
Andych Haha.. is that a challenge to... 06-04-2012, 09:41 AM
ConR Forgot. Running APR 1+ 06-04-2012, 09:28 AM
she_dub I had Conti's SC 3's on my... 06-04-2012, 09:35 AM
ConR I'm sure it's possible to... 06-04-2012, 10:24 AM
Andych Local supply or from OS? Out... 06-04-2012, 07:05 PM
ConR OS. As much as I love to... 06-04-2012, 07:23 PM
Mac135 Hard to ignore those kinds of... 06-04-2012, 08:58 PM
ConR Had them in hand 4 days after... 06-04-2012, 09:00 PM
ConR Note they only accept wire... 06-04-2012, 09:04 PM
AdamD I bought my Goodyear Eagle F1... 07-04-2012, 11:01 AM
Andych Yep, Tire Rack are the only... 07-04-2012, 08:12 PM
ConR Andy did you ever get a... 13-04-2012, 04:14 PM
Andych I have found a few who can do... 14-04-2012, 12:36 AM
Andych I am still not certain what I... 21-04-2012, 09:44 AM
ConR They are nice, but remember... 21-04-2012, 09:56 AM
ConR I stand corrected 21-04-2012, 10:42 AM
Andych Haha it was more as a... 21-04-2012, 10:46 AM
ConR Agreed. I'm also looking at... 21-04-2012, 10:54 AM
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    Yeah that was me haha. I do like the silver too. There was a pic in the link you posted Andy of a CW with black gloss. Maybe was the pic but it didn't look very nice.

    The silver one with the anthracite looked mad!

    Adam that gunmetal looks mad. The link has a CW with anthracite and a satin finish. That's a winner!

    PS Andy, you running aftermarkets, or just the sliver stocks?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ktrianta View Post
    Yeah that was me haha. I do like the silver too. There was a pic in the link you posted Andy of a CW with black gloss. Maybe was the pic but it didn't look very nice.

    The silver one with the anthracite looked mad!

    Adam that gunmetal looks mad.

    PS Andy, you running aftermarkets, or just the sliver stocks?
    Stock Silver for the moment... but I am going to look into that Gunmetal colour...

    The CW with Gloss black... yes... they look magnificent in the Showroom or immediately after you clean the car... other than that they tend to be quite dull as the brake dust just sucks the shine out of them... plus you need to make sure your tyres are shiny all the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andych View Post
    The CW with Gloss black... yes... they look magnificent in the Showroom or immediately after you clean the car... other than that they tend to be quite dull as the brake dust just sucks the shine out of them... plus you need to make sure your tyres are shiny all the time.
    You mean to say you're not going to spend every spare minute you have cleaning your wheels? And you call yourself an enthusiast?!

    I'm still deciding on how to do my wheels, paint or powder coat. At the rate it's taking to get some spare wheels for when mine go in for the powder coat.. I might just get them painted.

    If only the wheels had the same offset as the Golf R
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    Quote Originally Posted by she_dub View Post
    If only the wheels had the same offset as the Golf R
    I know! I agree.

    Question. Pros/cons of painting vs powder? Is painting something that can be easily done?

    Luckily I have a friend who has a spare garage. He said I could jack my car up there when I get the wheels done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ktrianta View Post
    I know! I agree.

    Question. Pros/cons of painting vs powder? Is painting something that can be easily done?

    Luckily I have a friend who has a spare garage. He said I could jack my car up there when I get the wheels done.
    Yeah....I've got the same question....paint v powder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by she_dub View Post
    You mean to say you're not going to spend every spare minute you have cleaning your wheels? And you call yourself an enthusiast?! (
    I will have you know I carry Quick Detailer in the boot with 2 microfibre cloths... I think at present Anal would be a netter term than Enthusiast.. lol

    As for Paint vs Powder coat... with Paint you have a lot more choice of colour and control over the process...plus there is no heat involved. It is far easier to have them repaired when you get some gravel rash...(it will happen).
    Powder coat can be repaired... by sand blasting all the coating off... re-priming and re-coating and there is no guarantee the powder batch will be identical either...

    My preference will be for painting and then multiple coats of clear... preferably the Ceramic Clear coat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andych View Post
    I will have you know I carry Quick Detailer in the boot with 2 microfibre cloths... I think at present Anal would be a netter term than Enthusiast.. lol
    Ah yes... I have nothing to say on that topic that wouldn't be considered self incriminating.

    Quote Originally Posted by Andych View Post
    As for Paint vs Powder coat... with Paint you have a lot more choice of colour and control over the process...plus there is no heat involved. It is far easier to have them repaired when you get some gravel rash...(it will happen).
    Powder coat can be repaired... by sand blasting all the coating off... re-priming and re-coating and there is no guarantee the powder batch will be identical either...

    My preference will be for painting and then multiple coats of clear... preferably the Ceramic Clear coat.
    So basically, since I've already got pot hole damage, despite being super careful with my wheels. I would probably be better off with getting them painted? How long does that process take? Can I go to my normal anal retentive panel beater for it?
    MY12 Scirocco R - slightly not stock :rolleyes:

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    Quote Originally Posted by she_dub View Post
    So basically, since I've already got pot hole damage, despite being super careful with my wheels. I would probably be better off with getting them painted? How long does that process take? Can I go to my normal anal retentive panel beater for it?
    Nooooooooooo! That's sucks dude. I'm dreading rim marks. My GTI is gutter rash central!
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    Quote Originally Posted by she_dub View Post
    Ah yes... I have nothing to say on that topic that wouldn't be considered self incriminating.



    So basically, since I've already got pot hole damage, despite being super careful with my wheels. I would probably be better off with getting them painted? How long does that process take? Can I go to my normal anal retentive panel beater for it?
    Well........... my preference would be to paint them... I am pretty sure it is only a couple of days.,.. as always.. the preparation is the key to a top class job.

    Your normal Quality Panel shop should be albe to handle them no worries although I believe there are some specialist places around... Possibly Damian at Final Inspection may know where to get it done...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andych View Post
    Well........... my preference would be to paint them... I am pretty sure it is only a couple of days.,.. as always.. the preparation is the key to a top class job.

    Your normal Quality Panel shop should be albe to handle them no worries although I believe there are some specialist places around... Possibly Damian at Final Inspection may know where to get it done...
    Good point! I'll ask Damian. Thank you!
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