Dene8 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Just invested in a set of these Rich after kerbing my newly refurb'd Nismos last night Stable door - horse ???? Only getting them to cover up the kerbage and prevent further damage..... I knew I'd kerb them soon or later but this is a new record for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 look forward to seeing pics of them fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetstan Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Very smart Rich. Get the close ups on here so I can se how much they stick out. I might be getting my CC out yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Very smart Rich. Get the close ups on here so I can se how much they stick out. I might be getting my CC out yet again. i'll see what i can do, might have to wait a bit. cars in the garage now. and got lots of work on at the moment with marking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetstan Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 No worries fella. Plus the footy is about to kick off. Up the spurs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 well today i tested my rim protectors; not deliberately i hasten to add but by accident; i was forced into a curb by 4x4 who thought his side of the road included mine as well the damage is considerable and the curbing goes nearly half way round, but surprisingly I'm not bothered. the rim protectors have done their job. they took a beating. but i shall use the stanley blade technique at thje weekend to restore them to new. any way here are the pics as you can see if they weren't fitted the damage on black rims would have been hugely visible. and i would be going mental. but i must admit the whole experience was very stress free. here are some pics for those that wanted to see how much they stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Rich, might just be me but the wheel looks buckled at 10oclock, even the tyre seems slightly squared Hope its just the photos mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Rich, might just be me but the wheel looks buckled at 10oclock, even the tyre seems slightly squared Hope its just the photos mate it was like that when i bought the car, its a slight buckle right on the edge of the lip. its never leaked, and runs fine. when i had them refurbished they did try to straighten it but they couldnt get it completely back to round. not actually noticeable normally but the close up pic makes it more evident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 looks like it could've been a lot worse! so can you just take a knife to the ripped up bits to make it as good as new or do you have to but another rim protector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 looks like it could've been a lot worse! so can you just take a knife to the ripped up bits to make it as good as new or do you have to but another rim protector? You get a blade to soften out the burrs. Kinda like shaving it to reveal a new surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Rich, might just be me but the wheel looks buckled at 10oclock, even the tyre seems slightly squared Hope its just the photos mate it was like that when i bought the car, its a slight buckle right on the edge of the lip. its never leaked, and runs fine. when i had them refurbished they did try to straighten it but they couldnt get it completely back to round. not actually noticeable normally but the close up pic makes it more evident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thats lucky rich, glad you've got them fitted. Did you get just enough gator for the 4 wheels or did you have enough to do another wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 looks like it could've been a lot worse! so can you just take a knife to the ripped up bits to make it as good as new or do you have to but another rim protector? you just trim the burr off a replacement is only a tenner if its desperately required. cheaper than a refurb. my set just payed for themselves. if i hadn;t fitted them i would now be forkin out £40 to fix the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 you get 4 protectors that each go up to 21 inches if you want an extra one its about £10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'll be fitting mine over the weekend if i get chance........ i'm a total DIY noob so fingers crossed nothing goes wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'll be fitting mine over the weekend if i get chance........ i'm a total DIY noob so fingers crossed nothing goes wrong... fitting the first one is the hardest, once you get the knack of it all the others are easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Well saved Rich I think i will just settle for a black one for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 i think your right. for most people a black one should work, and be almost invisible on the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Saved Wheels!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i think your right. for most people a black one should work, and be almost invisible on the wheel I decided to be original and ordered red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 i think your right. for most people a black one should work, and be almost invisible on the wheel I decided to be original and ordered red look forward to seeing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Saved Wheels!! Think you should look into some, Harman... after the last meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Saved Wheels!! Think you should look into some, Harman... after the last meet. I actually emailed the company about different colours and they want a minimum order of 50 sets :O So they proposed a bulk order of any standard colours so a GB may be on the cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Saved Wheels!! Think you should look into some, Harman... after the last meet. I actually emailed the company about different colours and they want a minimum order of 50 sets :O So they proposed a bulk order of any standard colours so a GB may be on the cards. Start that thread up, then, Lukey boy! I'll go for the more subtle black, I think, would go better for once I get round to powdercoating my wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Test fitted one over the weekend and didn't like them that much so off it came............. Anyone fancy some cheap rim protectors in Red........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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