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Offline cossy

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Hope it will look ok!

Its an aerocoat powder coated finish.

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« Last Edit: October 10, 2009, 02:33:55 pm by cossy »

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Re: Changed mind to anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 02:32:28 pm »
thats looks niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice mate
cant wait to c the piccis
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Re: Changed mind to anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 02:34:30 pm »
how will that hold up to road salt?

looking forward to seeing it done  :happy2:

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Re: Changed mind to anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 03:31:20 pm »
how will that hold up to road salt?

looking forward to seeing it done  :happy2:

Road salt! , just look at my total miles, she wont be going anywhere in bad weather!!!! :laugh:

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 10:01:55 am »
Go for it will great on them edition 30 alloys. :happy2:
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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 10:31:18 am »
Very bling!  :happy2:

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 11:48:02 am »
I would have said those CKs are Chromed, rather than aerocoated.

would love to see the outcome! ;)

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 01:38:30 pm »
Dare I say they look cheap and tacky///flame suit on...
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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 01:39:38 pm »
i dunno about that, the RCs looked great, and i think those CKs do to be honest.

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 03:06:13 pm »
Maybe just me then, not a  fan of bright and shiny alloys  :sick:
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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 03:07:29 pm »
The CK's are polished using ball bearings to get that finish, which strengthens them too like shot-peening :happy2:,

If I had a dark coloured car I'd be tempted :laugh:

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2009, 03:45:27 pm »
sorry, not my cup........

looks like chrome....





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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 04:49:47 pm »
Thanks for you comments.

I am a little worried I must admit, expensive mistake if it looks wrong but cheaper than a new set of alloys!

Always thought the 25th Anniversary wheels look fine as they were not "the Chrome look" as like some of the pictures posted....joe

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 10:11:36 pm »
The 25th Anni wheels were a nice finish - but like already stated wasnt very robust.

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Re: Changed my mind re anthracite finish on wheels, having this instead!
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 10:12:22 pm »
Maybe just me then, not a  fan of bright and shiny alloys  :sick:

You are not alone.  But each to their own I suppose, life would be a bit boring if we were all the same  :smiley:
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