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[Bean]

In that case ... She needs to be on something with a black/anthracite centre ... Just because she's sooooo stunning!

[Juju]

In that case ... She needs to be on something with a black/anthracite centre ... Just because she's sooooo stunning!

Awwww! She's blushing beneath her anthra-rust bubbles.

D1s might be the way forward......*checks bank account*

[Bean]

So, now that's sorted ...

markoneisation

Oh yes ...?

[Juju]

So, now that's sorted ...

markoneisation

Oh yes ...?

Shhhhh! She doesn't know yet.....

(ickle wheels, no arches - just chrome trim, lights, 'tache & grille, single binnacle....but this is when she needs to be rebuilt....)

[WiredbyWilson]

I might know where there is a complete conversion to 7.5's

That's nice for you!

I can't, David*. I'd have to pay for labour & schizz. But thanks, anyway.


*This statement was brought to you by the all-new-sensible-Juju-without-quangos

I not gonna charge you to fit the hub assemblies Ju

[Juju]

I not gonna charge you to fit the hub assemblies Ju

Thank you, Love, but I ain't gonna let a mate fit summink so vital for free. If it goes bad, it ends in tears. Or worse. But thanks anyway.

[WiredbyWilson]

okey cokeys hun

[GraemeC]

Obviously finances are import here Joo, but remember one thing - the 'new' wheels are cheap for a reason. The polished/diamond cut rims are laquered and this is where they generally start to go manky - give them around 12 months and the laquer will start going milky and peeling. There is a special laquer that doesn't do this which the likes of BMW, Merc etc use but due to its cost it isn't used on 'cheap' wheels.

If you really are strapped for cash, I would home refurb your existing wheels - its not difficult and there are some guides on the forum somewhere.

As an aside - I do have some 10" D1 alikes looking for a home........

[Juju]

Obviously finances are import here Joo, but remember one thing - the 'new' wheels are cheap for a reason. The polished/diamond cut rims are laquered and this is where they generally start to go manky - give them around 12 months and the laquer will start going milky and peeling. There is a special laquer that doesn't do this which the likes of BMW, Merc etc use but due to its cost it isn't used on 'cheap' wheels.

Wise words, Mister C. Wise words.

I know they'll last as long as the current (3 years, mebbe? ) if that.

Yes, I can easily continue to run her about on her current wheels. They're just ugly, and I'm just fussy.

Maybe it is worth having a pop at home-refurbing when I have a free weekend. (<----Ha! Chance'd be a fine thing, speshly this time of year.. ), then if I buggrit completely (a distinct possibility), order some new ones? Oh, I dunno...

[Gaffer]

Clicky if you want some dulops but cant go to 10 at the mo, get some in 12

[Juju]

Clicky if you want some dulops but cant go to 10 at the mo, get some in 12

That was the idea! (See original post... )

'cept you lot are making me refurb her old ones now....*grumble, grumble, stampy foot* >

Edited by Juju, 16 November 2010 - 10:54 AM.

[Gaffer]

Clicky if you want some dulops but cant go to 10 at the mo, get some in 12

That was the idea! (See original post... )

'cept you lot are making me refurb her old ones now....*grumble, grumble, stampy foot* >

Soz Ju, never noticed the JBW logo on the centre cap

[Shifty]

If you're gonna refurb your wheels then have a look here

http://www.frost.co....oductName=Wheel Polishing Kit

The other option is to have a word with Cookie on here he does a very nice job

Edited to give a link to cookies work

http://www.theminifo...x...heels&st=45

[Juju]

If you're gonna refurb your wheels then have a look here

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! I don't want to do it myyyysee-e-ee-elf!! *throws tantrum*

The other option is to have a word with Cookie on here he does a very nice job

Oooh. Might just do.

Thanx Shufts.

[Juju]

I finally decided what to do with Matilda's feet.

As soon as the winter is over, she is having a new set of the same wheels. They're cheap, they've lasted 3 years of daily driving, and they may eventually mean she gets a set of winter shoes with winter rubbers.

The old wheels I shall keep, strip & refurb: polish up the rim & lip again, and spray the centre body-coloured anthracite.