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GT190
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24th Jul 08 at 14:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just checked one of my alloys as i thought it had a slow puncture, turns out the wheel is quite badly corroded

what should i do?
can i get the refurbed? or do i have to buy a new alloy.

its a black cav gsi wheel.

[Edited on 24-07-2008 by GT190]
fazza
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24th Jul 08 at 14:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just buy another mate. prob cheaper than getting it refurbed
GT190
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24th Jul 08 at 14:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
but it would be hard to finding a single black gsi wheel wouldnt it?
fazza
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24th Jul 08 at 14:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
find a single one and paint it with a can from halfords??
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24th Jul 08 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yehh, i think i might.


cheers.
GT190
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25th Jul 08 at 10:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
rang a refurb place today.
they said £45 to fix the corrosion/spray it black again.

sounds good to me.
deano87
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25th Jul 08 at 10:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GT190
rang a refurb place today.
they said £45 to fix the corrosion/spray it black again.

sounds good to me.

sounds like the best option if you have a spare to drive around on.
GT190
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25th Jul 08 at 11:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh ive got a fanblade to drive around on
fazza
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25th Jul 08 at 11:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GT190
rang a refurb place today.
they said £45 to fix the corrosion/spray it black again.

sounds good to me.


isnt it cheaper to buy another one and paint it yourself?
upto you though matey
GT190
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25th Jul 08 at 11:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by corsagsi16vplym
quote:
Originally posted by GT190
rang a refurb place today.
they said £45 to fix the corrosion/spray it black again.

sounds good to me.


isnt it cheaper to buy another one and paint it yourself?
upto you though matey


would be like £10/£15 cheaper.

saves me some effort though.

 
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