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Title: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:23:35 pm: Hi all, just got my wheel back from S.E.M. in Sunderland, and I have to say theyve done a cracking job.

The wheels are pretty much back to original condition, albeit with black instead of grey inserts.

Obviously no guarantee was given that the white worm will stay away so it will be interesting to see how long they last. I may well just have them powdercoated next time but time will tell.

If anyone can give me some tips on preventing the dreaded 'White Worm' for as long as possible I would really appreciate it as im scared of what products I can and can't use!

Took the car straight up to Kielder Water from Sunderland for good blast out so the cars in a bit of state!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff138%2Fdjakster%2FIMG_0145.jpg&hash=67d6cd0e34fca3bcc59b42738705601c67fb924e)

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Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: big al on March 02, 2011, 10:25:03 pm: Looking nice,
Only way I know of to stop the whiteworm is to not ever drive the car.
Think I want some Monzas again after seeing all of these!
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: stealthwolf on March 02, 2011, 10:36:39 pm: Oh goddamit. Why do you have TWO threads on the same thing?
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2011, 10:37:05 pm: Looking great :happy2:

Refurb'ing my Monza's is on my to do list.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:55:45 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 02, 2011, 10:36:39 pm
Oh goddamit. Why do you have TWO threads on the same thing?

Really? I can only see one! But I posted 3 pictures and I can only see one picture so think my computer is playing silly games with me!
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:57:36 pm: Ok the 3 pics are up fine but I cant see this mysterious 2nd thread?!
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2011, 11:16:48 pm: Quote from: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:57:36 pm
Ok the 3 pics are up fine but I cant see this mysterious 2nd thread?!

There were 2 threads. The mods probably deleted the duplication :happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: PDT on March 03, 2011, 09:02:59 am: Looks good :smiley:

Nice to see another local person on here :happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: nads1_uk on March 03, 2011, 09:32:01 am: They look spot on mate how much did they charge you if you don't mind me asking and how long did they take?

Andy
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 03, 2011, 10:51:02 am: Quote from: nads1_uk on March 03, 2011, 09:32:01 am
They look spot on mate how much did they charge you if you don't mind me asking and how long did they take?

Andy

Not at all mate I was charged £288 including the VAT and they need the wheels for 3-4 days. I just took the car in and they provided me with a spare set of alloys for the duration.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 10:52:27 am: Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2011, 11:16:48 pm
Quote from: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:57:36 pm
Ok the 3 pics are up fine but I cant see this mysterious 2nd thread?!

There were 2 threads. The mods probably deleted the duplication :happy2:
:wink:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 03, 2011, 10:53:59 am: Quote from: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 10:52:27 am
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2011, 11:16:48 pm
Quote from: Andy_GTI on March 02, 2011, 10:57:36 pm
Ok the 3 pics are up fine but I cant see this mysterious 2nd thread?!

There were 2 threads. The mods probably deleted the duplication :happy2:
:wink:

Sorry for the double post mods :happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: stealthwolf on March 03, 2011, 02:12:30 pm: Quote from: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 10:52:27 am
:wink:

Could have at least kept my reply and added it to this thread. :booty:
:rolleye:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 02:13:32 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 03, 2011, 02:12:30 pm
Quote from: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 10:52:27 am
:wink:

Could have at least kept my reply and added it to this thread. :booty:
:rolleye:

Couldn't be :booty:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: funkythumbs42 on March 03, 2011, 03:51:04 pm: where abouts in sunderland are these guys based the wheels look brilliant!!
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 03, 2011, 05:37:42 pm: Quote from: funkythumbs42 on March 03, 2011, 03:51:04 pm
where abouts in sunderland are these guys based the wheels look brilliant!!

http://www.northeastalloys.co.uk/sem-alloys.htm

:happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: jaffa on March 03, 2011, 08:51:46 pm: Wheels look great really set the car off, i can certainly recommend for SEM as iv used them on numerous occasions and never let me down
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: stumk5 on March 03, 2011, 09:53:26 pm: yeah top job, had mine done the same at sem last year and no sign of whiteworm coming back. Price has gone up a little since last year though.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: RedRobin on March 03, 2011, 10:01:23 pm: .
Andy, I'll call Autoglym tomorrow and ask about their Custom Wheel Cleaner on lacquered diamond-cut and report here what they say. It's really just a cleaner though and a sealant is what will protect.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Russ_leeds on March 03, 2011, 10:09:17 pm: i use ag custom wheel cleaner, but then i use poorboys wheel sealant after
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: RedRobin on March 03, 2011, 10:33:33 pm: Quote from: Russ_leeds on March 03, 2011, 10:09:17 pm

i use ag custom wheel cleaner, but then i use poorboys wheel sealant after

....Poorboys has a good reputation.

My thread about AG's latest Custom Wheel Cleaner Kit: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26037.0.html
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: RedRobin on March 04, 2011, 10:03:06 am: @ Andy:

The not-so-new Autoglym kit can be used safely on Monza diamond-cut lacquered alloys BUT only provided that the seal is not broken. AG say that Ford offer the most durable wheels with this finish because the lacquer is thicker.

Written on the box is a Sodium Hydrochloride warning but Autoglym tell me that this is only because packaging regulations require it. All cleaning solutions need an active agent and they assure me that it is safe on alloys.

Hoping this helps :happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: stumk5 on March 04, 2011, 05:14:09 pm: i use bilberry to clean and collinite 476 to seal, the crap just runs off them :happy2:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: nads1_uk on March 04, 2011, 08:18:39 pm: Same here I just add cg sealant in-between the collinite and the bilberry. Works a treat.

Andy
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: bodger00 on March 04, 2011, 08:26:30 pm: Quote from: stumk5 on March 04, 2011, 05:14:09 pm
i use bilberry to clean and collinite 476 to seal, the crap just runs off them :happy2:

This is definately the best method I have used. Although Collinite can absorb the brake dust specs due to the wax content. Jetseal 109 is apparently better in this respect but does not share the same durability as 476.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: dmac1969 on March 04, 2011, 08:37:26 pm: They look great! Nice pics anarl :congrats:
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 05, 2011, 10:10:20 am: Good old warm water & a good quality shampoo & regular washing is a great help to stop the build up of crap/brake dust etc.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: stealthwolf on March 05, 2011, 11:00:11 am: Bilberry is good but it's at the opposite end of the pH spectrum and is very alkali. Some interpret this as being as bad as very acidic. I, however, will continue to use it.
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: diesel junior on May 03, 2011, 01:56:58 pm: Interesting thread this thanks for posting Andy, i wish we had an SEM here in Spain as mine need doing! I took my (beloved) Audi 90 Quattro there back in 1997 and it was £45 per wheel i think and they did a TOP, TOP, job. The Audi had those split rim Speedlines with a row of 32 studs around the inside which must have been an absolute nightmare to do and they had them back to factory spec within 2 days, excellent work!
Title: Re: Refurbed wheels back from S.E.M.
Post by: Paul on May 03, 2011, 07:44:07 pm: Had mine done recently with the black inserts £85 a wheel so not cheap, but i am down south, look great on a black car. Already had a couple of very small stones stuck in the lacker, luckily spotted them before any water got in there. Popped them out with something sharp and very carefully sealed the holes with a artist paint brust and the lacker you get with the VW touch up paint. Seems to have done the trick so far, only time will tell on the dreaded white worm, fingers crossed.