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corsaaa_16v

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3rd Mar 08 at 21:37

The wheels on my Mini Cooper are starting to wear, and girlfriend kurbed 2 wheels, so want them all re-doing

I have the 17" White alloys, and know with white, any imperfections stand out more than with other colours.

Would people recommend powder coating or spraying for the best finish? Anywhere in the North west that you would recommend? And whats the going rate per wheel?

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adibop

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3rd Mar 08 at 21:48

paint them yourself she'll only go and do it again. if she's like my girlfriend she'll do it jest to piss you off. i fcuking hate that GRRRRRR

corsaaa_16v

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3rd Mar 08 at 21:49

the car is now mine as shes bought a new one

back on topic

fresh_creps

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3rd Mar 08 at 21:50

Powder coating would give the best finish mate and be the more durable of the two,painted finishes are a lot more prone to stone chips and that.

If you think the gf might just end up doing it again though,might be best to go for painted finish as its cheaper,think the rate is roughly £25 per wheel

corsaaa_16v

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3rd Mar 08 at 21:59

as above, the car is now mine

so no more kurbing to worry about

adibop

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3rd Mar 08 at 22:00

what about chrome. nothing like washing your ride in the sun and not being able to look at your rims (ark eye) lol

fresh_creps

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3rd Mar 08 at 23:17

quote:
Originally posted by corsaaa_16v
as above, the car is now mine

so no more kurbing to worry about

get them powder coated then mate,will be much longer lasting provided you don't curb them now lol.Not too sure on prices though,for some reason I have £80 per wheel floating in my head but I could be wayyyyy out

GT190

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3rd Mar 08 at 23:22

could tip-ex them?

corsaaa_16v

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3rd Mar 08 at 23:32