glrnet Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Very very nice Sorry, those are old pics from when they were new-ish. See, it pays to be snaphappy, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 so when do you pick them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yeah when are they ready! Love to see em being a fellow Volk'er. Looking at sealants for my new wheels, I saw you mentioned Finish Kare, how about something like this from amazon? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swissvax-Autobahn-Wheel-Wax-50ml/dp/B0045J0BKQ/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1307986466&sr=8-18 Or am I over doing it? I know Swissvax are a good brand... Just very protective of my new wheels now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Get the most durable wax you can get for the wheels. Generally that's fk 1000p or colly 476. However, what really works best for the spokes since they're painted is something like gtechniq wheel armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Latest update suggests pick up at end of this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Get the most durable wax you can get for the wheels. Generally that's fk 1000p or colly 476. However, what really works best for the spokes since they're painted is something like gtechniq wheel armour Im thinking the gtechniq stuff, I hope 15ml will do the wheels once over? http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c5-alloy-wheel-armour.aspx?source=google-base&variant=4386 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Get the most durable wax you can get for the wheels. Generally that's fk 1000p or colly 476. However, what really works best for the spokes since they're painted is something like gtechniq wheel armour Im thinking the gtechniq stuff, I hope 15ml will do the wheels once over? http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c5-alloy-wheel-armour.aspx?source=google-base&variant=4386 Ooo gord, I don't remember now, all I remember is that I had plenty left over 15ml apparently will be enough to do the faces, but iirc I sealed inside the barrel and the faces, then wasted however much on the polished dish (don't do this, they're bare metal so it won't stay). Think I must have got 25ml. Really cool stuff though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 And they are back In the Zed ready for the trip home And back on the Zed where they belong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Gorgeous wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Looking excellent mate... but why did they take a month to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Gorgeous wheels +1 mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Looking excellent mate... but why did they take a month to do? Well, he is a rather busy fella, plus I told him I wasn't in a rush. But it was deffo worth the wait and I can say that you can entrust this man with your wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 They look stunning Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sorry, in my opinion I wouldn't put those rims on MY zed THEY'D STAY IN MY LOUNGE...so I could constantly gaze at them, carress them, feel the cool smooth lips with my fingertips Not jealous in the slightest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sorry, in my opinion I wouldn't put those rims on MY zed THEY'D STAY IN MY LOUNGE...so I could constantly gaze at them, carress them, feel the cool smooth lips with my fingertips Not jealous in the slightest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Loving those...Volks rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ordered some Poorboys Wheel Sealant on PureKLAS recommendation. @marzman Another reason it took so long was that the polished lips were anodised and it was tough to get that layer off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Poorboys arrived today and after sun was low and wheels were cool, I applied the first layer, waited 20 mins to let it cure and buffed it off. Noticed already how slippery smooth it is and after buffing I applied another layer and am letting it cure overnight. Who said buffing in the morning is wrong, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 is it better to use than the rim wax; as i must admit i bought a pot and wasn't that impressed with it, as it seemed to leave a lot of white residue behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Didn't notice the residue when buffing of the first layer, perhaps it does matter whether you apply it to a cool surface or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Did you take the wheels off to coat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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