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Title: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 00:09:16

Brought a set of MV6 17's, needed a refurb so I thought i'd go Black, My CDX is gold, so I thought Black wheels would suit.

Washed them down
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/Washed.jpg)

[size=14]Damage ;[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damage1.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damage2.jpg)

[size=12][size=14]Damage before[/size][/size](http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damagebefore.jpg)

[size=14]Sanded/ground down and filled[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damagerubbedandfilled.jpg)

[size=14]Primed up - Good as new :)[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damageprimed.jpg)

[size=14]Left = Sprayed Black       Right = Rubbed and lacquered[/size]

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/beforeandafterlaquar.jpg)

[size=14]All four finished[/size]

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/all4finished.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/finishedsingle.jpg)

Not the greatest but DIY and a good result in my eyes.

Will stick them on the car tomorrow and upload a few pics  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: BlueBridge on 20 August 2011, 00:16:55

Very very nice, will hide the brake dust too!  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 00:18:24

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Very very nice, will hide the brake dust too!  :y

That was my thinking too,  :)

Thanks

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: klever79 on 20 August 2011, 08:25:06

Great job  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: humbucker on 20 August 2011, 08:28:56

Cool, now let's see em on the car!  ;D

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: dazzerM on 20 August 2011, 08:47:24

Great job mate - be intrresting to see what they look like on the car  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 August 2011, 09:06:33

good work :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: russ0205 on 20 August 2011, 10:34:04

looking good can't wait to see them on the car.

 :D :D

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 20 August 2011, 11:21:18

Lovely bit of work fella, should look spot on  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 12:09:14

[size=14]Thanks Chaps, As promised - Now on Car, I like the new look  :y[/size]

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4806.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4805.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4809.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4804.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4810.jpg)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: RobG on 20 August 2011, 12:14:46

Looks OK Rob. Done them quick didn`t you :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 12:29:19

Cheers Rob, I'm very pleased. Didnt take as long as I thought - but trust me I was bored sick of sanding and grinding by the end of it!
Cheers for them  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: RobG on 20 August 2011, 12:32:14

Glad you`re happy with `em Rob :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: dazzerM on 20 August 2011, 13:33:39

Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 13:41:07

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Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Funny you say that, seen as though someone removed my badges whilest parked up in london last month (with a large screwdriver!) my local dealer had holden badges for half the price of the vauxhall ones, so.......

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4811.jpg)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: dazzerM on 20 August 2011, 15:33:19

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Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Funny you say that, seen as though someone removed my badges whilest parked up in london last month (with a large screwdriver!) my local dealer had holden badges for half the price of the vauxhall ones, so.......

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4811.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 21 August 2011, 14:07:15

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Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Funny you say that, seen as though someone removed my badges whilest parked up in london last month (with a large screwdriver!) my local dealer had holden badges for half the price of the vauxhall ones, so.......

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4811.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Should keep a few guessing as to what it really is  ;D

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: geoffr70 on 21 August 2011, 14:32:56

what did you use to fill, prime and paint them with?

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: dbug on 21 August 2011, 15:18:36

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what did you use to fill, prime and paint them with?

Filler, primer and paint?  ;D ;D ;D :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 21 August 2011, 19:55:13

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what did you use to fill, prime and paint them with?

Filler, primer and paint?  ;D ;D ;D :y

 ;D fairly obviously yes, however I will go into more detail for geoff.... ;)

Filler -isopon metal compound
Primer - Etchweld, self etching primer spray
Paint - Hycote alloy wheel spray paint
Lacquer - Wurth clear coat lacquer - (5 coats)

Plus mulit-grades of sand paper down to 1200 grit

PLUS MANY MANY long hours of labour  :-/

 :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: albitz on 22 August 2011, 05:02:10

I might be able to spot you around Braintree now. :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 22 August 2011, 18:18:17

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I might be able to spot you around Braintree now. :y

Not during the week you won't, I'm working away a lot at the moment, that's where the money is.....
Defo on the weekends though.
I'll look out for you  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: geoffr70 on 23 August 2011, 13:04:45

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what did you use to fill, prime and paint them with?

Filler, primer and paint?  ;D ;D ;D :y

 ;D fairly obviously yes, however I will go into more detail for geoff.... ;)

Filler -isopon metal compound
Primer - Etchweld, self etching primer spray
Paint - Hycote alloy wheel spray paint
Lacquer - Wurth clear coat lacquer - (5 coats)

Plus mulit-grades of sand paper down to 1200 grit

PLUS MANY MANY long hours of labour  :-/

 :y

I always wondered how people got their postcount so high! Now i know it's from pointless replies!

Thanks for the reply, did all that cost alot (cheaper than £250) not including your own labour of course! If so I might do my own wheels instead of getting them refurbed.

Thanks

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: twiglet on 23 August 2011, 13:24:39

Geoff, just as a comparison for you. I recently paid to have my wheels refurbed. I took the tyrs off the wheels, and had new ones fitted afterwards. It cost me £40 a wheel + vat (was £192, but with the vat rise, it'd be £200 now  ::) )

The refurb included the wheels being acid dipped, bead blasted, minor damage repaired, powder coated and lacquered. They came back looking exactly like they would from the factory!! I was proper impressed!!  ;D

Here's a pic for ya...

(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx344/qjz10nyu/Ellie/omegaelite2s.jpg)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: humbucker on 23 August 2011, 14:52:54

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The refurb included the wheels being acid dipped

That makes the difference

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: SHASSON on 23 August 2011, 19:22:34

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Brought a set of MV6 17's, needed a refurb so I thought i'd go Black, My CDX is gold, so I thought Black wheels would suit.

Washed them down
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/Washed.jpg)

[size=14]Damage ;[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damage1.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damage2.jpg)

[size=12][size=14]Damage before[/size][/size](http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damagebefore.jpg)

[size=14]Sanded/ground down and filled[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damagerubbedandfilled.jpg)

[size=14]Primed up - Good as new :)[/size]
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/damageprimed.jpg)

[size=14]Left = Sprayed Black       Right = Rubbed and lacquered[/size]

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/beforeandafterlaquar.jpg)

[size=14]All four finished[/size]

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/all4finished.jpg)

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/finishedsingle.jpg)

Not the greatest but DIY and a good result in my eyes.

Will stick them on the car tomorrow and upload a few pics  :y

Sweet  8-) :y 8-)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 23 August 2011, 23:34:56

I'd say it cost me about £60 tops, Ideally they should be blasted and acid dipped but for now I'm happy with them, the finish is rock hard and they are getting a good pasting, about 100miles daily, wind, rain and knowing this country probably snow tomorrow. If it lasts then happy days, if not then I'll fork out for a company to refurb, but for now I'm happy enough :)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: Mistry D on 01 September 2011, 22:08:28

Hi just joined (newbie). Those wheels look fab :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 01 September 2011, 23:52:42

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Hi just joined (newbie). Those wheels look fab :y

Thank you and Welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: idwal on 02 January 2012, 19:10:22

I agree - the wheels look great  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: omega3000 on 02 January 2012, 19:56:01

Suits the car well  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: Johnny English on 02 January 2012, 19:57:10

Absolutely!  :y :y :y Impressive sight!  ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: gstylebaby on 02 January 2012, 20:44:45

Quote from: twiglet on 23 August 2011, 13:24:39

Geoff, just as a comparison for you. I recently paid to have my wheels refurbed. I took the tyrs off the wheels, and had new ones fitted afterwards. It cost me £40 a wheel + vat (was £192, but with the vat rise, it'd be £200 now  ::) )

The refurb included the wheels being acid dipped, bead blasted, minor damage repaired, powder coated and lacquered. They came back looking exactly like they would from the factory!! I was proper impressed!!  ;D

Here's a pic for ya...

(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx344/qjz10nyu/Ellie/omegaelite2s.jpg)

Any idea what acid they dip them in ?????

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: P6UL K on 03 January 2012, 23:18:19

Quote from: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 13:41:07

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Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Funny you say that, seen as though someone removed my badges whilest parked up in london last month (with a large screwdriver!) my local dealer had holden badges for half the price of the vauxhall ones, so.......

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4811.jpg)

Don't spose you happen to have the Vx Part No's for the badges?  ;)

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: x25dt on 04 January 2012, 19:10:24

I don´t really appreciate alloys in black, but what matters is you like :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: crossy on 05 January 2012, 16:48:38

Alloys In black are savage. They are cool mate :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 07 January 2012, 19:12:14

looks spot on if you could look at my miggy and tell me if black wheels would suit mine  :y :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 08 January 2012, 17:14:20

Quote from: P6UL K on 03 January 2012, 23:18:19

Quote from: F1 9LFG on 20 August 2011, 13:41:07

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Looks really good mate - almost a bit of a euro theme going on  :y

Funny you say that, seen as though someone removed my badges whilest parked up in london last month (with a large screwdriver!) my local dealer had holden badges for half the price of the vauxhall ones, so.......

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/sniper441/CIMG4811.jpg)

Don't spose you happen to have the Vx Part No's for the badges?  ;)

Sadly not mate, if you call the vauxhall dealer in Braintree, Essex they should help, they were selling them on ebay.

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 08 January 2012, 17:14:55

Quote from: crossy on 05 January 2012, 16:48:38

Alloys In black are savage. They are cool mate :y

Cheers - I thing they suit the gold colour better than the silver ones did. :y

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: F1 9LFG on 08 January 2012, 17:15:22

Quote from: will_v6_cdx on 07 January 2012, 19:12:14

looks spot on if you could look at my miggy and tell me if black wheels would suit mine  :y :y

Can't see your car anywhere to comment mate

Title: Re: MV6 Wheels
Post by: RobG on 08 January 2012, 17:51:04

Quote from: F1 9LFG on 08 January 2012, 17:15:22

Quote from: will_v6_cdx on 07 January 2012, 19:12:14

looks spot on if you could look at my miggy and tell me if black wheels would suit mine  :y :y

Can't see your car anywhere to comment mate

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n483/willbrown2511/2012-01-06133047.jpg