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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #825 on: December 16, 2011, 07:35:24 pm »
Remind us, who did the refurb and did they tint the lacquer?
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #826 on: December 16, 2011, 08:20:25 pm »
Done by Lepsons mate. I don't think the lacquer is tinted (its just primed/paint/clearcoat), but the paint is BBS chrome. I think its got more of a metallic flake than the OEM colour, and probably a shade lighter. Not had chance to compare them to be honest but I'm happy with the colour.
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #827 on: December 16, 2011, 09:11:13 pm »


^ So I'm guessing that this shot is the most representative of the colour. It's certainly my favourite  :happy2:
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #828 on: December 16, 2011, 09:22:45 pm »
Yeah i guess it is Robin... its quite hard to get the exact colour in the photos.  :smiley:
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #829 on: December 16, 2011, 09:53:01 pm »
Nice job.

Some quality photos too.  :congrats:
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #830 on: December 17, 2011, 08:57:55 am »
Thanks Donal
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #831 on: December 17, 2011, 02:39:03 pm »
They look great.  Perfect colour.  What wheels have you got on at the minute?
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #832 on: December 17, 2011, 04:16:15 pm »
Ta alex. I've got dawains pescaras on.
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #833 on: December 17, 2011, 04:25:12 pm »
Your wheels look great , you must be pleased with them  :drool:
This puts me in a tricky position though , as I've been thinking of replacing my pescaras with monza shadows. However after seeing your refurb im not sure what to do now. Decisions decisions..... :confused:
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #834 on: December 18, 2011, 01:12:33 am »
There are a few imperfections in the clearcoat, which I'm sure once they are on they will be almost impossible to see. Also on the inner rim, there are a few marks, but once again you won't be able to see them once on. I paid 280+VAT (would be less if it were not for he special chrome paint), took my wheels monday and they were ready by thursday.

Still waiting for the Gtechniq stuff to come through the post  :sad1:

Thanks for all the comments guys, pescaras really do look awesome when they are fresh.  :love:

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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #835 on: December 18, 2011, 09:12:12 am »
Some C5 on the way?
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #836 on: December 18, 2011, 09:52:34 am »
Quote from: parks on December 18, 2011, 09:12:12 am
Some C5 on the way?

Yes.... 2 bottles of it, in the hope that i used one and sell the second to a lovely forum member.  :xmaspresent:
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #837 on: December 18, 2011, 10:28:04 am »
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Quote from: parks on December 18, 2011, 09:12:12 am
Some C5 on the way?

Yes.... 2 bottles of it, in the hope that i used one and sell the second to a lovely forum member.  :xmaspresent:

I'll always be after another splosh of it Rich :happy2:

The wheels look fantastic! How come you went for a sprayed finish over powder coating?
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #838 on: December 18, 2011, 10:41:38 am »
Ill let you know mate, you've got first dibs. I went for spraying because thats whats the OEM finish, and you won't get that colour with powder coat ( i dont think)
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Re: richwig83 - Edition 30 BBS Refurb :-)
« Reply #839 on: December 18, 2011, 10:54:28 am »
The only difference between powder and spray is that bits of hot brake pad can contaminate powder-coated wheels 'cos it melts a bit.  :smiley:
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