Refurbing wheels- gloss or satin black??

[davyk31]

Thanks for the pics. That might look pretty good and be easier looked after.

 

[Lyons]

 

[davyk31]

Who did your wheels @Lyons?

And the shadow chrome looks pretty good too.

 

[Deezer-D]

The photos are ruined by Photobucket, but it was @Deezer-D ’s 130i wheels that put me onto Ferric grey. I’ve had a few sets done since.

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Some pics without the Photobucket watermark

 

[Lyons]

Who did your wheels @Lyons?

And the shadow chrome looks pretty good too.

@polishingalloys

 

[Snoopcousins]

Can someone post up a similar wheel showing difference between Satin Black and Gloss black?

Speaking with Michael, ‘Satin Black’ will be a small percentage gloss- eg 20% etc

I think my AG M359’s are satin but can look white glossy when wet/washed....
When I think “gloss black” it makes me picture the black plasticy looking wheels from Halfords

 

[polishingalloys]

Hi.
Matt finish are till 20% satin afe till 40%then 60%are egg shell. Then rest are gloss. Hooe that sort your question

 

[kharma45]

Some pics without the Photobucket watermark

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That is very nice. I am going to get mine refurbed very shortly, that colour looks mint.

 

[davyk31]

Been offered a brand new set of what are replica Mini wheels I assume and they are in a satin black colour. Bit more than a refurb so not sure how to go now.

 

[mark19]

Been offered a brand new set of what are replica Mini wheels I assume and they are in a satin black colour. Bit more than a refurb so not sure how to go now.
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If they cost more and arnt genuine why bother

 

[pablo]

stick with genuine ones. whats a refurb? <£200?

 

[Woodcutter]

Been offered a brand new set of what are replica Mini wheels I assume and they are in a satin black colour. Bit more than a refurb so not sure how to go now.

Don't do it.

 

[davyk31]

Refurb is well over the £200 and some hassle getting it sorted it seems as the guy is hard to tie down. Non genuine isn’t as attractive for sure although maybe a nicer wheel.

 

[pablo]

just get @polishingalloys to do it

 

[Woodcutter]

Refurb is well over the £200 and some hassle getting it sorted it seems as the guy is hard to tie down. Non genuine isn’t as attractive for sure although maybe a nicer wheel.

Have you tried David McIntyre Coleraine and Cobra Custom in Ballymena? It really isn't much hassle at all.

 

[davyk31]

David McIntyre is the man I have been trying. Been corresponding initially by email with replies a bit slow. Then went to phone and both time said he was busy and would ring back, still waiting.

Hassle just in that he needs the car or at least the wheels for 3 days but can work that if needed.

Haven’t tried Cobra Custom so might be worth a shout.

 

[Lyons]

Where are you?

 

[davyk31]

Near Coleraine.

 

[Lyons]

Polishing Alloys is a bit far probably then.

 

[pablo]

Cobra did a set for me recently were mint.

 

[davyk31]

Have sent Cobra a message. They have a really nice Mini set on their Facebook done recently In graphite. Looks fantastic.

 

[ALN]

Cobra have done a couple of sets for me now. Great finish and easy paid