Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: wheels Wed 14 Jul - 17:48
my wheels lost there colour and they seem to be faded tried cleening them with a pressure washer but no glory yet also tried some of that wheel cleaner stuff but nothing seems to work some one has some idea's how to give them there shine back and if nothing helps i'll get them refurbed
CARLOS
Posts : 2600 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 48 Location : chilton co durham
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 14 Jul - 18:09
machine polish
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 14 Jul - 18:21
will they get there shine back or wil they be a bit better??
CARLOS
Posts : 2600 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 48 Location : chilton co durham
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 14 Jul - 18:24
should bring the shine back be care full not go threw the clear coat if the wheels are painted
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 14 Jul - 18:34
hehe well i think i'll come to the uk and let you do it will see what i do with them but i think it's going to be refurb if i can't get them to shine what's the best product to use after machine polish??
CARLOS
Posts : 2600 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 48 Location : chilton co durham
Subject: Re: wheels Sun 18 Jul - 22:12
give them a light sand with 1200 wet and dry and re laqer then polish if machine polish doesnt work
Andyg
Posts : 1364 Join date : 2010-03-19 Age : 41 Location : NESF
Subject: Re: wheels Mon 19 Jul - 22:23
Try some g3 by hand on them i would not touch the wheels with a machine poliser if you dont know how too use one
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 13:25
going to try and polish them b hand and if it doesn't work it's carlos's methode and if i cock up it is prof refurb not looking forward to this bit now the wheels have piss colour
CARLOS
Posts : 2600 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 48 Location : chilton co durham
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 13:29
just go gentle matey you will be fine
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 13:32
i will but i wish i'm more patient think i will screw it up in the end.....
CARLOS
Posts : 2600 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 48 Location : chilton co durham
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 13:37
remove any grime with a wash and clay bar kef remove wheels off car then do it wish u lived local would ov helped keffer g3 is good but i think its bit harsh for rims meguirs polish will do
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 13:40
thx m8 i'll send my dad out for that stuff Tuesday he passes a detailingshop on his way home and i'm not planning on doing 150 km for that i'll post pictures on the outcome of my work
kgt Admin
Posts : 4785 Join date : 2010-03-22 Age : 105 Location : Bishop Aukward
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 14:45
Make sure youve got a good camera so we can really see the tears
......only kidding.
Good luck.
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Tue 20 Jul - 18:19
hahaha i will
Andyg
Posts : 1364 Join date : 2010-03-19 Age : 41 Location : NESF
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 21 Jul - 11:02
G3 will be fine by hand, use a spray bottle with water keep ot wet, Mequires polish isnt going to bring the paint work back up it doesnt have ANY cut at all, you may have soem t cut ( its shit stuff ) but it may help if it saves you buying some, by hand of course! Andy
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Wed 21 Jul - 18:59
i'll see what the daddy brings home i gave him my creditcard so he doesn't forgot it tomorow
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Thu 12 Aug - 20:33
i'm ready with my wheels and i'm pleased with the outcome [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] what you think??
Jonny Gav Admin
Posts : 6837 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 53 Location : Durham
Subject: Re: wheels Thu 12 Aug - 20:40
Robbo_22
Posts : 2072 Join date : 2010-03-14
Subject: Re: wheels Thu 12 Aug - 21:01
Cracking job When you doing the other three?
And a bit water on the grass would make it nice and green
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Thu 12 Aug - 21:04
done them yeah i know but no time
keffer
Posts : 3431 Join date : 2010-03-12 Age : 33 Location : Belgium
Subject: Re: wheels Sun 15 Aug - 21:24
right i decided that when i got the time i'll get the wheels resprayed in gold or bright yellow now they shine again but i still miss the colour any thoughts on different colours??
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