ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 At long last i have my v1 wheels , i have had a good friend that does pinstripes paint the nismo decals, i am really pleased with the way they have turned out 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Beautiful. They're going to transform the look of your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jack94 said: Beautiful. They're going to transform the look of your car Thanks buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Looks very nice. How much did you pay for them if you dont mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, hmale4yu said: Looks very nice. How much did you pay for them if you dont mind me asking? Just under 2.800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Those are works of art I'd have those in the lounge for a while......2 either side with a cushion between. I'd sit there resting my arms on em whilst watching TV caressing the Nismo'ness On a serious note, any thoughts on what you wanna coat them with while they're all fresh and "naked" before fitting them to your zed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, HEADPHONES said: Those are works of art I'd have those in the lounge for a while......2 either side with a cushion between. I'd sit there resting my arms on em whilst watching TV caressing the Nismo'ness On a serious note, any thoughts on what you wanna coat them with while they're all fresh and "naked" before fitting them to your zed? At the moment, not a clue what to put on them, i have been quoted 25 quid per wheel for ceramic coating Edited November 2, 2020 by ShortPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Did you tell the detailer they are box fresh rims? I'd imagine the only prep they'd need is an IPA wipe down as there's no dirt, tar, fallout etc. Then wiping the ceramic coating on with a pad, gently wiping/buffing with a MF after, giving 24 hours to cure. Maybe have a go doing the barrels/backs first yourself and if it comes out nice then do the faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I've used Gtechniq C5 for years myself. I'm sure others may be able to recommend something newer and better/easier to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 You're looking at £5 worth of product per wheel for the amateur stuff; Multiple layers of of a decent pro coating. Plus time, plus heat curing, plus disposables (applicators, cloths, etc). £25 per wheel isn't horrendous... depending on what they propose to use and how good they actually, of course. If you're doing them yourself, C5 is difficult to beat really. If you're paying someone else to do it, make sure you know what they're using and how good they are before you hand over your hard earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 IMO, best looking wheels on the planet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 49 minutes ago, ilogikal1 said: You're looking at £5 worth of product per wheel for the amateur stuff; Multiple layers of of a decent pro coating. Plus time, plus heat curing, plus disposables (applicators, cloths, etc). £25 per wheel isn't horrendous... depending on what they propose to use and how good they actually, of course. If you're doing them yourself, C5 is difficult to beat really. If you're paying someone else to do it, make sure you know what they're using and how good they are before you hand over your hard earned. Thanks for this advice i will find out what they propose to use, then i will post up it up on here for your opinion as i am pretty alien to all this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 https://www.autofinesse.com/en/caramics-wheel-protection-kit?gclid=CjwKCAiA-f78BRBbEiwATKRRBN91McFWWqiHxAE-S-Ow-ZCiKuGrSt3GCvQYePwqox-E-f1J8hT7dBoCXGAQAvD_BwE Just found this and it looks easy to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, The G Man said: IMO, best looking wheels on the planet Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Did you tell the detailer they are box fresh rims? I'd imagine the only prep they'd need is an IPA wipe down as there's no dirt, tar, fallout etc. Then wiping the ceramic coating on with a pad, gently wiping/buffing with a MF after, giving 24 hours to cure. Maybe have a go doing the barrels/backs first yourself and if it comes out nice then do the faces. Yeah my buddy was a where the rims are fresh he just cleaned up the area that he was working on, he painted the decals as a favourgoing into another lock down will probably delay the new tyres Edited November 3, 2020 by ShortPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 13 hours ago, ShortPaul said: https://www.autofinesse.com/en/caramics-wheel-protection-kit?gclid=CjwKCAiA-f78BRBbEiwATKRRBN91McFWWqiHxAE-S-Ow-ZCiKuGrSt3GCvQYePwqox-E-f1J8hT7dBoCXGAQAvD_BwE Just found this and it looks easy to use It is easy to use but not as durable as C5, which isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. This isn’t bad as an alternative but a couple of compromises between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Congrats. I know how long you have been waiting for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Will catch up when I am back Paul. Working in Amsterdam this week, back at the weekend. Send me some photos when they are on the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, Payco said: Working in Amsterdam this week Working never happens in Amsterdam 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, DoogyRev said: Working never happens in Amsterdam Novelty wore off a long time ago. I spend a week a month there but haven't since March. Had to go this week to sort an issue. Got to stay at home for two weeks when I get back. Life is a pain for everyone right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Payco said: Will catch up when I am back Paul. Working in Amsterdam this week, back at the weekend. Send me some photos when they are on the car.. Will do mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 They do look really nice What you doing with the old ones? I would be tempted to stick some winter tyres on them and keep these for the nice weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, DoogyRev said: They do look really nice What you doing with the old ones? I would be tempted to stick some winter tyres on them and keep these for the nice weather Cheers buddy, i will probably part with the original wheels, the zed only goes out in nice weather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Paul they look stunning mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Cheers buddy i know its a mine field when choosing rims, but i think i made a good choice with these wheels, they were worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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