Monza II whiteworm, time for a change?

[RedRobin]

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Well, the level of care which the Monza 18's need is somewhat too high to be practical in many cases - Hence all the number of whiteworm problems.

[Mk5 GTian]

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Well, the level of care which the Monza 18's need is somewhat too high to be practical in many cases - Hence all the number of whiteworm problems.

I agree, They're so easy to kerb, and I have whiteworm starting in the centre. 3 of mine are lightly  kerbed, but the passenger side front is f**ked! If a diamond cut refurb is only going to last 18 months in all weathers, I reckon a set of the cheaper BBS Ed30 style from Rimstyle for 600 sheets for the winter has got to be the way to go for me, and then get the Monza's refurbed and kept for Summer use only. And all once the Mrs is safely tucked into her Up! 

[RedRobin]

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I think that we all need to realise that some Monza's will stay free of whiteworm (greatly helped by extra special care by their owners) and others won't. There's no reliable timeframe or guarantee.

I must update my extensive post on the subject, especially now I know about A1's use of Aston Martin lacquer.

[Zodium]

Anybody else heard about Aston Martin laquer?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Ring A1 and ask for Nigel for more info - mention this forum & Red Robin for a discount if you decide to go for it  

[Zodium]

Ok thanks 

[Andy_GTI]

Looking at the pic,do you think the lacquer could have been damaged when the wheels have been removed?. Could have had a bit of a bash from the wheel bolt socket?.

Its interesting you've said that, as the only wheel that is really suffering (the one shown in the original pic) recently had a flat tyre due to a damaged valve and so its been taken off by my local tyre garage to have a new valve fitted. They didnt charge me neither for the new valve so maybe theyve damaged it during removal and not told me 

[stealthwolf]

My rims from Nousey are fine *touch wood*.

I don't run them on the car except in the summer months. Too scared of damaging them. Not an ounce of white worm and I can confirm the rims are the same as when I bought them from nousey. I've covered a total of 10k with them on I reckon.

[stealthwolf]

From last years Inters:

[driver rider]

Really liking those wheels.   

[Mk5 GTian]

Really liking those wheels.   

+1

I'm really considering the Monza shadow look by getting my inserts black instead of graphite. Torn between this slight mod and keeping the exterior OEM.

[RedRobin]

I'm really considering the Monza shadow look by getting my inserts black instead of graphite. Torn between this slight mod and keeping the exterior OEM.

....The Monza's are so unique to the GTI that you would easily get away with having black inserts.

The way it would be best done (assuming you don't already know) is to refurb, coat whole wheel black and then diamond-cut the face, finishing with clear lacquer. For extra protection I would recommend going to A1 Wolverhampton (contact Nigel) and having their Aston Martin top grade lacquer.

[bigmig95]

Really liking those wheels.   

+1

I'm really considering the Monza shadow look by getting my inserts black instead of graphite. Torn between this slight mod and keeping the exterior OEM.

Another recommendation for A1 here  .  Just had mine wheels sorted as can be seen on the pictures during my visit to them last weekend. Diamond cut with black inserts.  The quality of the wheels gets 10/10 from me.
The guys were extremely helpful and kept me posted whilst the wheels were being sorted during the week.   

[Upperoilcan]

Look at Holtys car. Reflex silver with Detroits. Great combo.

Your right as that's what i have...

[andrewparker]

Look at Holtys car. Reflex silver with Detroits. Great combo.

Your right as that's what i have...

Not quite as good as on a diamond black pearl car though