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Old 31st May 2020, 15:14   #31
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Pop some hub caps on and they’ll look great, Steve!

I wish I could find someone who did it cheaply locally to me - the best quotation I’ve had is £300 for four, which is mad compared to City Powder Coaters. People have recommended CPC for years but you need to be local really.
I reckon I'm going to ship four wheels to them and have them sent back, it will still be a lot cheaper than paying local charges here where I am.

I spoke to the lovely lady up at City Wheels last year, they have no problem accepting wheels sent to them via a courier, all I do is pay for the shipping both ways and they send them back to me.

4x Wheels refurbished £20 each =£80.
Shipping cost £35 x2 =£70.
Total £150.

My local robbers want £85 per wheel, that's £340.

I still make a saving off £190.

Go figure...
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Old 31st May 2020, 15:34   #32
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It all looks really smart, the original centres are the way to go.


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Old 1st June 2020, 16:23   #33
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I had a set of genuine Cooper mini 12" minilites done (c.1990) and they had to repair one that had road rash by having it welded. 4 days it took and £105 all in at CPC a few weeks ago.
Just need a mini to go with them now! They are on ebay as Ive just purchased a van to stop abusing my Golf.
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Old 1st June 2020, 22:16   #34
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The NUK got blacked yesterday, I did all the roof rails, side door panels, mirrors, all the rubbers round the doors, I do this at least twice a year helps keep there colour

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What did I use good old shoe scuff & cheery blossom wax look below.























































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Old 2nd June 2020, 10:47   #35
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I'm thinking of sending mine down by courier as well, but have the added problem of finding somewhere to remove the wheels and tyres and store the car in the meantime

Or maybe I should save my money and buy those LED multi-coloured motion-detecting lights instead!
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Old 3rd June 2020, 13:02   #36
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4x Wheels refurbished £20 each =£80.
Shipping cost £35 x2 =£70.
Total £150.

My local robbers want £85 per wheel, that's £340.

I still make a saving off £190.

Go figure...
I think that makes a lot of sense.
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Old 3rd June 2020, 13:12   #37
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Sorry Steve, still think the 11 spokes look far more classy

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Old 3rd June 2020, 13:26   #38
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Sorry Steve, still think the 11 spokes look far more classy

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Sadly they no longer belong to me no need to be sorry hopefully I will not regret it, the ride is also better now the 17s are back on my teeth no longer chatter the carpet ride is back, I sent you another email about what we talked about Tuesday with a couple of links, they be of use ? hope you sort out the cog.


I have just looked outside to see if my waxing is paying dividends, its seems so well pleased.
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Much as I LOVE a bargain - is why I have my car! - not finding anywhere to take off my wheels and store the car whilst sending off the rims has prompted me to get them done locally. I've found a refurbisher that will do all 5 wheels for £230, I just need to leave the car with him for 2 days. Not quite as cheap, but acceptable.
Anyone want to suggest the best colour to have them painted to go with my Firefrost Tourer?
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Old 3rd June 2020, 15:12   #40
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Hi Steve. I do the same to mine, including the black panels down the side of the windows. I use Autoglym Bumper Care. You only use the smallest amount on a piece of cloth. Lasts for ages.
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