MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chip20 on April 21, 2011, 07:15:47 pm
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Just had my wheels refurbed.Not 100% on the colour but they couldn't match the original colour so asked them to match the best they could.The finish is great just not sure if it looks odd!
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Original
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Refurbed
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Not the best picture quality.Taken with iphone
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think they look awesome to be fair. think these wheels look loads better a shade darker
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looks a lot better to me now :happy2:
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They have a hint of black in them.Maybe they will grow on me!
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Quality of finish looks very good, but imo, it does look like the wheels need washing, if you know what i mean.
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Works for me. :happy2:
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That's my thoughts.I will put some sealant on them
Tomoz and see if that can lift them a bit.
Thanks for the input :happy2:
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I like :happy2:
I prefer that colour. Are you planning to lower or use spacers at all?
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I prefer the darker shade. IMO it works really well with a TR car :happy2:
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Love the colour and they really suit the car. It will take you a while to get used to it. :happy2:
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Better darker......look very nice. :drool:
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I like :happy2:
I prefer that colour. Are you planning to lower or use spacers at all?
Not sure what I am doing with it yet.I was thinking of selling it but can't make my mind up :scared:
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Looks like a shadow chrome? :notworthy:
Gets a big :happy2: :happy2: from me! :smiley:
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Not sure what I am doing with it yet.I was thinking of selling it but can't make my mind up :scared:
Noooooooooo!!
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Not sure what I am doing with it yet.I was thinking of selling it but can't make my mind up :scared:
x2 :signLOL:
Noooooooooo!!
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I was only thinking about it! Like the RS focus
But don't come close on build quality!
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I was only thinking about it! Like the RS focusBut don't come close on build quality!
Oh dear nooooooo
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Pretty sweet colour mate :happy2:
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Looks very much like the aeromax finish, looks a perfect option for my anni BBS RC wheels, where did you get them done?
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The RS and the GTI/Edition 30 are not even close to the same chapter.
Love the wheel colour! :happy2:
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Looks cool mate! Where did u get them done? I need to get my pescaras redone!
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Looks cool mate! Where did u get them done? I need to get my pescaras redone!
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X2 I need to get mine done and I have a TR GTI and think they suit TR really well :) where and how much?
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The RS and the GTI/Edition 30 are not even close to the same chapter.
Love the wheel colour! :happy2:
I have to say the RS handles and brakes better than the golf, but the RS has the sh*te ford built quality and poor seating and pedal positioning.
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Looks like a shadow chrome? :notworthy:
Gets a big :happy2: :happy2: from me! :smiley:
My first thought was shadow chrome finish. Looks much nicer, the pescaras are a bit dull as standard, this helps
them stand out a bit more. Going to go for a similar finish on the other halfs mini.
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Quality of finish looks very good, but imo, it does look like the wheels need washing, if you know what i mean.
....Yes, but you are always washing and polishing your wheels (and car), Steve :grin:
Seeing "Honest opinion please!" I immediately think "Goodee! Here's an opportunity to be over honest and tactless and even sarcastic if given half a chance" :evilgrin: The refurb'd alloys do look a shade darker but photography plays lots of tricks with the lighting and you'd have to set up a before and after photo shoot in the same session, same lighting, same angle (using a tripod ideally) to make a real comparison.
As my Throbbin' Red chariot rides on darker than silver alloys, I naturally like the slightly darker look. But I also like the bright silver look as long as not bling.
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Thanks for the comments guys.It's put my mind at rest :happy2:
Got the wheels done by a company called paint Tec in Bury
They are stripped bare then powder coated.Really happy with
The quality of work.Being a car valeter I see some really poor
Refurbes! I Have used these guys before and always been happy with them
I love the noise the RS makes and it looks really menacing
But the plastic in side is the same as the ford connect! That really let's it down
I will keep thinking about it.Thing with the golf is I get in it some days
And think I could do with a change but then other day I think there is nothing
Better!
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The refurbished wheels look ace. Fab job. :drool:
They'd look even better on my Mk6. :evilgrin: