Alloy refurb opinions

[nads1_uk]

I've only spoken to bill through emails. I'll probably go and see him and speak to him directly. I think deep down I would prefer the diamond cut finish but know it doesn't last. If I can get 90% of the look then I would be more than happy to get them painted. Thing is you don't know what they're going to look like until they're finished.

[SRC]

I got mine done a year ago.  I chose smoked chrome (on a mk5) as almost identical to diamond cut in appearance, and they still look superb.  No whiteworm and not a moment's regret.

[nads1_uk]

I got mine done almost two years ago.  I chose smoked chrome (on a mk5) as almost identical to diamond cut in appearance, and they still look superb.  No whiteworm and not a moment's regret.

Do yours have the grey inserts as well?  Any photos on the car?

[SRC]

I've justed edited my earlier post - it was only last year.  The inserts are darker, but they are blended into the smoked chrome to match the original diamond cut finish on the mk5. 

Pics here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585

[nads1_uk]

I've justed edited my earlier post - it was only last year.  The inserts are darker, but they are blended into the smoked chrome to match the original diamond cut finish on the mk5. 

Pics here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585

Looking good mate. Is there a sharp line between the Crome and the grey?  That's what I would want to replicate an oem finish.

[SRC]

No - mine are blended in.  It's what I asked for, to match the original finish.

[homesqueeze]

I was unsure whether to get mine powder coated, but I'm so glad I did! I like the original diamond cut look, but if anything I prefer mine now they have been powdercoated. I got them done in smoked chrome and I love the way they look, it changes depending on light and angle. I don't have different coloured inserts anymore, but to be honest I think it suits them better as it is now.

[nads1_uk]

I was unsure whether to get mine powder coated, but I'm so glad I did! I like the original diamond cut look, but if anything I prefer mine now they have been powdercoated. I got them done in smoked chrome and I love the way they look, it changes depending on light and angle. I don't have different coloured inserts anymore, but to be honest I think it suits them better as it is now.

Looking good fella. You don't happen to know how much lighter hyper crome is do you??

[homesqueeze]

Thanks. Sorry I wouldn't know that. I know the smoked chrome is not an exact science and is never exactly the same twice, so it can be altered to suit. The test wheel my refurb place made up for me to look at was darker than I wanted, so I just asked them to lighten mine up a bit for me.

[nads1_uk]

Thanks. Sorry I wouldn't know that. I know the smoked chrome is not an exact science and is never exactly the same twice, so it can be altered to suit. The test wheel my refurb place made up for me to look at was darker than I wanted, so I just asked them to lighten mine up a bit for me.

No worries cheers anyway. I think I'm going to have to pay the powdercoaters a visit to see what they say.

Cheers for all the advice

Andy

[chowgar]

I've justed edited my earlier post - it was only last year.  The inserts are darker, but they are blended into the smoked chrome to match the original diamond cut finish on the mk5. 

Pics here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585

Looking good mate. Is there a sharp line between the Crome and the grey?  That's what I would want to replicate an oem finish.

You're looking for something more along these lines....



to be honest its a PITA to get right... powdercat black and over spray... masking off is really difficult surprised on your price... mine were originally costed at £100 a corner...

[nads1_uk]

I've justed edited my earlier post - it was only last year.  The inserts are darker, but they are blended into the smoked chrome to match the original diamond cut finish on the mk5. 

Pics here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585

Looking good mate. Is there a sharp line between the Crome and the grey?  That's what I would want to replicate an oem finish.

You're looking for something more along these lines....



to be honest its a PITA to get right... powdercat black and over spray... masking off is really difficult surprised on your price... mine were originally costed at £100 a corner...

They're the ones I keep coming back too!  If I'm right yours are also smoked crome faces. I'm just worried that the hyper crome looks too blingy and the smoked looks too dark - for my taste. Like you say the main issue is masking off for the crome finish but if they do it right it'll look spot on and eliminate any white worm issues in the future.

[chowgar]

was at a meet the other week and to be honest they dont look as good as the d-cut look... but no worries about white worm

I actually wanted a more chrome look but the guy sprayed them the wrong colour... kinda grown to like them