Whats best for wheel refurb?

[homesqueeze]

My 05 GTI's 18" Monzas are badly in need of a refurb. They have never been done before and have loads of marks and whiteworm and a nasty grind. I have heard that it's better to have them powder coated rather than diamond cut again because it will last much longer and be cheaper. Obviously I want to spend as little as needed, so am tempted to go for powder coating. Has anyone else had this done and if so does it look pretty the much the same as they originally were. Also, can anyone recommend a good place get it done in the dorset area. Thanks.

[Greeners]

Some pics on the first post in here of Robin's powder coated Monza's. He has also done a very handy write up regarding this very subject! 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.0.html

[homesqueeze]

Some pics on the first post in here of Robin's powder coated Monza's. He has also done a very handy write up regarding this very subject! 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.0.html

Thanks, but can't find the write up you mention. I saw some powder coated Monza pictures on the first page, but no write up. Can you tell me what no. page it is on please, because I don't have time to look through all the pages for it! Cheers.

[Nodz]

Thanks, but can't find the write up you mention. I saw some powder coated Monza pictures on the first page, but no write up. Can you tell me what no. page it is on please, because I don't have time to look through all the pages for it! Cheers.

Here you go 

 http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,726.0.html

I can also say A1 did a brilliant job refurbing my Monza's, just can't say the same for me looking after them properly as the white worm has returned (had the diamond cut finish not powder coated)

[homesqueeze]

Thanks for that. I think powder coating has to be the way to go. I just don't know who would be best to do it in my local area (Bournemouth). If anyone has any recommendations please let me know!

[monte]

I think if I were to refurb my 19" Monzas I get em painted!

I'd go black/anthracite inserts and the lightest silver possible for the faces.

Last winter, the reflection of the snow on my Monza's made em look like they were painted bright silver (almost white) and they looked great.

[driver rider]

I think if I were to refurb my 19" Monzas I get em painted!

I'd go black/anthracite inserts and the lightest silver possible for the faces.

Last winter, the reflection of the snow on my Monza's made em look like they were painted bright silver (almost white) and they looked great.

Is that a painted finish?

[monte]

No mate. It's diamond cut and lacquered (standard).

I was trying to explain how good the Monza's Would look if painted a very bright/light silver! 

[driver rider]

thanks for the clarification.  You have given me a good idea.  I love the diamond cut finish but i haven't got the time or patience to maintain them as they would need to be.

[heady2010]

has anyone got pictures of sprayed wheels with black inserts and silver faces?