slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 As some of you know, my alloys are shite. All scuffed up and the wrong bloody size. (The owner before me shouldn't have been allowed to sell the Rays and buy "good looking" alloys!) Anyway, just been to see a guy who recons he can turn them and paint the many colour I want for 180 notes. Will be loosing the silver/metal detail... but they are so scuffed it is borderline dangerous. So I need to have them done. SO... should I stick with the colour they are, go darker, lighter or go crazy and have white, florescent green/pink or something? What do people think? I know they look OK in the pics, but trust me, they are BAD BAD BADLY scuffed. I was thinking of just going BLACK. Any suggestions peeps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I don't think there's enough wheel (in terms of spokes and size of them) to go black, and white isn't going to work either IMHO. Tbh I actually like the idea of a fluorescent green, would certainly liven the car up externally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 None. Save the money & get some decent wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I don't think there's enough wheel (in terms of spokes and size of them) to go black, and white isn't going to work either IMHO. Tbh I actually like the idea of a fluorescent green, would certainly liven the car up externally. You could be right there.... Do I have the bottle to go Pink or Green? None. Save the money & get some decent wheels HA HA ... going to do that too These will end up being my "winter wheels" and I will get a decent set for the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 U don't need balls to go pink....just crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 If they are going to be winter wheels then why bother They will be covered in crud and most likely end up getting curbed anyway if you drive in the bad weather They don't look THAT bad and I can't see how they could be dangerous really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Would like them to look "OK" even in the winter.... Rather than looking like "I" scuffed the fook out of them! Is this just plain crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ug45cwb Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 If they are the wrong size whats the point in doing anything with them? Save the £180, sell the wheels and buy some rays. These look like the sets you buy in halfords to me. Please don't go with the green or the pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 If they are the wrong size whats the point in doing anything with them? Save the £180, sell the wheels and buy some rays. These look like the sets you buy in halfords to me. Please don't go with the green or the pink Not sure who would buy them in their current state. But you are right, rays are the way forward. Just think it might be a wise idea to keep some for winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 If they are the wrong size whats the point in doing anything with them? When I say they are the "wrong size" they are only 8 wide at the rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TADDY Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 how about dark grey faces with the inside of the wheel flo green? think paulT did something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 how about dark grey faces with the inside of the wheel flo green? think paulT did something similar. Presuming that will hike the price up.... Don't want to spend too much as they will only be winter alloys... Suppose I could always ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Would like them to look "OK" even in the winter.... Rather than looking like "I" scuffed the fook out of them! Is this just plain crazy? Yes yes yes!!! Do it. If I had a GM it would be the choice for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 That actually looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Just had the Green vitoed by Tam... as they look too "Chavy" I recon they COULD look good..... Im starting to think a decent set of Volk T37's is the way to go. Keep these as is.... A little boring I know but I DO like the T37's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Just had the Green vitoed by Tam... as they look too "Chavy" With all due respect, those are some seriously chavvy looking wheels anyway, but by putting the green on them they stand out from the Halfrauds crowd a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Just had the Green vitoed by Tam... as they look too "Chavy" With all due respect, those are some seriously chavvy looking wheels anyway, but by putting the green on them they stand out from the Halfrauds crowd a bit more. Yeah, I totally agree with you. They are AWFUL alloys. What I REALLY want are either Rota GTR's or Volk T37's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 If you really have to refurb them, then Orange for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMe Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Get rid in my opinion. Just get a set of Rays or standard 6 spokes (I prefer them to Rays ayway ) for winter use and get a sweet set for summer. Or just leave the nice ones on all year round and save your £180 for when you curb them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 In my opinion unless the car is race prepped or a total shed then flourescent colours will 'cheapen' the look of the car. Buy some TE37's, allow £3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 or :pmr35lee: for a set of rays. Paint them (the old ones) with lime green Crown gloss, put them on Fleybay ,some t*^t sorry chav might/will but them If all else fails weight them in at your local "car restoration dealer" You hate the things anyway Jim. Jobs a good un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 bah! Buggering around with 'winter wheels'!!!! Lifes too short mate.........get decent wheels kerb them every winter and get them refurbed - you'll never get bored of them........its the future!. Swapping wheels for winter invites one thing and one thing alone...........sods law. You'll swap the damn things off in Spring and kerb it within 2 weeks. Stick them on fleabay.........people will buy any old crap on there curbed or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu350z Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Had to vote for Black! Preferably matt! Been thinkin bout gettin my rims powder coated matt black but leavin the chrome lip! I am also a fan of the crazy BRITE stand out colours! can look sweet if ur carefull with the subtle colour matches around the car! (Think Old Skool xr2 xr3 style!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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