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azathoth

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Heya all :banana:

So my wheels are really getting to me, I like them but they are just really dirty and ratty at the moment.

They have a bit of gutter rash and the paint s coming off a few and they just never seem to be able to get clean.

I really like them though and if I can get them repaired and resprayed in a stupid colour for less than another set of wheels I would like to do that.

Are there any places in canberra that can do this and if so is it worth it.

Wheels in question are a set of Rays Volk Challenges.

cheers,

Andy

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He is a member of the NSW club, has done heaps of stuff to the other guys cars, haven't heard of a single complaint yet

I'm going to get him to do all the intake piping on the 1J soon

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Oh wicked.

I might give him a buzz after I sort rego tomorrow because I dig my wheels, just not the dirty scab by look they have.

I take it he does the bead blasting and all the prep work too yeah?

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If Jax in fyshwick still repair/reprint wheels that's where I got a seriously damaged rim on my old mr2 repaired a couple of years back. They did a really good job in the small time frame I gave them. If I remember correctly one of the guys on here in the ACT section works there now?

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Digging up this old arse thread because I'd like to get my big rash :blush: fixed and a fresh set of paint, preferably the same colour on all rims unlike whatever the previous owner did..

Did you end up getting anything done Andy?

Cheers

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Wicked wheels did a good job on my old Sparcos.

Recommend powdercoating > painting though. WAY too easy for paint to come off wheels when you're getting tyres fitted etc.

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Probably doesn't help, but this is related. --->> http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/387678-got-a-rash/?hl=+got++rash#entry6184130

or get some Kneadit Steel and fix / paint them DIY style.

It Works! (Remember those R32 Rims?) ;)

Cheers Rob, not what I wanted to read haha. Might look into diy if it's going to cost as much to repair as it would to fix.

Wicked wheels did a good job on my old Sparcos.

 

Recommend powdercoating > painting though.  WAY too easy for paint to come off wheels when you're getting tyres fitted etc.

Thanks Kat, yeah I have heard about that happening. Powdercoating sounds expensive but will obviously be the better quality job ey. Will have to do some more research.

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Yes I agree with Kat, Wicked Wheels did mine and did a great job I also agree re paint vs p/coat. Mine are painted and in general it's ok and they have lasted well, but it is a worry when it comes time to play with tyres or get a wheel alignment .. Powder coat for me next time.

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