So, FINALLY!! I have got round to refurbing my bbs 15's and boy im well chuffed with the results big up to bstard child for his diy guide, spot on
Bit of background first - Having seen some gti's on line and a couple where I work I soon realised my alloys were in real bad condition I dunno what the previous owner did but I think it was a botched attempt at a refurb and then paint to hide the sin's. there was no laquer on the rims (??) and some bad corrosion around the studs which caused the very last 2 studs on the last wheel to shear got them drilled eventually at a mates garage and finally split
After polishing the rims they didnt seem to shine as much as on bstard childs diy guide, i think this is down to not sanding in both directions, still a million times better than before though!
Unfortunately i was too enthusiastic and didnt take any before shots but here are a few during progress....
rims after nitromors (kerbing took some sanding!!)
after sanding to 2000 grit wet
polishing
polished & unpolished
both polished
centres before the wheel specialist
after the wheel specialist
reunited!!!
before and after ps. this is a spare i bought, way way better condition than mine were
I have my other 2 centres currently at the wheel specialist and need to get cracking on the last 2 rims but the weather just now is against me, cant wait to get some new tyres and get them on the car, crappy fox alloys dont do much for her!
Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
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Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Last edited by sandshoes09 on Tue May 01, 2012 10:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Wheels do look great dude.I had mine fully refurbished lastyear sometime.
You'll be so impressed with how much of a difference they make to the overall look of the car,will bring it back to life thats for sure.I would recommend repainting the brake calipers whilst the wheels are off.That will seal the deal,no get polishing.
You'll be so impressed with how much of a difference they make to the overall look of the car,will bring it back to life thats for sure.I would recommend repainting the brake calipers whilst the wheels are off.That will seal the deal,no get polishing.
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Cheers pal!
Yeah I have bought some spray paint to do the calipers as i have noticed they are a bit dull looking. So many things i want to do, some more important than others but time and money are major factors.
Yeah I have bought some spray paint to do the calipers as i have noticed they are a bit dull looking. So many things i want to do, some more important than others but time and money are major factors.
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Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Who did your centres mate?
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Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Nice Job on the wheels dude
They look a million times better after a refurb
They look a million times better after a refurb
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Cheers guys
Joe, I took the centres to The Wheel Specialist in Cwmbran just outside Cardiff. £30 each, done the rims myself.
Joe, I took the centres to The Wheel Specialist in Cwmbran just outside Cardiff. £30 each, done the rims myself.
Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Nice job
They look soo much better!
Will make the car look fresher and newer too
They look soo much better!
Will make the car look fresher and newer too