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Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:50 am
by RSVI
Having the wheels refurb as we speak.
Should i keep the colour as std or is it not a bad idea to change to a darker shade?
Quick views would be handy as the paint's going to be mixed in 30 min's (10.15am)
Thanks
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:56 am
by MarkB
darker
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:59 am
by RSVI
That's what i was thinking for looks and break dust.
Sod it, i'm going to see what colours he can do
Pink ?
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:03 am
by RSVI
He's only got std ish colours.
He could have if I'd given him some notice.
Never mind, next time.
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:26 pm
by SteveH
Give us a photo then!?
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:20 am
by RSVI
Mmmm..........................
Not overly impressed with the finish but they're loads better than before.
Company I got the car from paid for the refurb so nothing lost. A few marks, few bits (dust/grit) and what looks like a bubble
could just need a bit of good polish/compound when i get the time.
I'll have a good look next time i get a chance, then decied whether to ask for them to be done again.
They were finished at 1PM today and
my good lady put a kerb signature on the front drivers side at 7PM
only a 1/2" mark but isn't it sods law
Still not had the chance for a good cleaning sessions, then pic's will be online
Gutted
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:45 am
by RSVI
After looking this morning there's also a tear on the rim lip ot the tyre that's there to cushion the wheels when rubbing up to a kerb.
This tear is more of a flap that just needs sticking back.
What the best thing to use? Some kind of silicone based glue or would super glue be ok?
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:51 pm
by MarkB
super glue goes hard so doubt it would last...
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:41 pm
by Daveperc
Rubber adhesive, as in a bicycle puncture repair kit seems the logical choice to me.
Dave
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:54 pm
by MarkB
Daveperc wrote:Rubber adhesive, as in a bicycle puncture repair kit seems the logical choice to me.
Dave
Clever, very clever...
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 4:14 pm
by RSVI
Had the tyre looked at by Guildford tyres and they said it's ok.
Down to the "push bike shop" later then
Thanks
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:21 pm
by SteveH
They were finished at 1PM today and my good lady put a kerb signature on the front drivers side at 7PM
thats gotta hurt, was the paint dry?
RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:02 pm
by Jeeves
Try some neoprene glue e.g. Seamann Sub from a local dive shop. It's black!
Re: RE: Having wheels refurb as we speak
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:24 am
by RSVI
Jeeves wrote:Try some neoprene glue e.g. Seamann Sub from a local dive shop. It's black!
I gave Super glue ago and so far, so good.
It was only a small bit that needed sticking back, but if it comes loose that "neoprene glue" sounds like a good idea. Also happens to be a scuba shop a few doors down from me.
Thanks