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Refinished OEM 17" Alloys

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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Default Refinished OEM 17" Alloys

I'm considering refinishing my OEM alloys and using them as a winter set.
I need some inspiration as I'm not sure I want to keep them the same.
Post up what you done!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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I did what you suggested



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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Remind me

smoked chrome with black on the inside?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Thats the one
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Powder coated VW Grey then machine polised. By Spit & Polish Tonbridge Kent



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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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As you already run your Volks in hyperblack, I'd refinish my OEM in black as a cock used to

It could give you the opportunity to feel like you change from car.
On my side, when I fit my oems the car is gentle compared to the RSs where the car is more agressive.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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I like the idea of getting them powder coated black then, diamond gut so youd get the contrast of black and silver.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Standard diamond cut finish on my refurb:



Done by 'The polished wheel company'
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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I have the MY06 alloys (Spokes are evenly spaced) and was thinking of refurbing them to a dark colour and having the spokes diamond cut but not sure if that will look cack on a black car!
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Paint the wheels in a red which matches the upholstery and then have the spoke surface and rim diamond cut.
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