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MattyH16valver
22-04-2007, 20:31
Finally got round to getting my wheels re-furbed as they were in a right state and the tyres were deflating each week. Took them to Pristine, as they did a decent job on my other set, but did not get the correct colour match, so I provided them with the paint this time and I think the colour is pretty spot on.

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Laine_16v
22-04-2007, 20:39
They look great, how much?
MattyH16valver
22-04-2007, 20:41
They look great, how much?
Best Part of £300 :shock:
MatBrown
22-04-2007, 21:15
Bargain.

Is the lip correct?


Mat.
MattyH16valver
22-04-2007, 21:22
Bargain.

Is the lip correct?


Mat.
Well...depend what you mean by correct, but they took off a bit too much for my liking, but they say that they have a "set" setting for williams wheels when they use the lathe. Two of the caps were'nt the best finish either, which i was'nt pleased about, but they said that they used all the paint tup that I provided, even thought there was loads, so there no point going back to get them done. Ah well, you'll never get them 100% correct unless you have the tools and spraying equipment to do it yourself. Such is life.
jay s
22-04-2007, 21:28
id be happy paying £300 for a job like that :D well done looks very smart
2 live
22-04-2007, 21:35
was going to say looks like theyv filled the reno badge up almost with the amount of paint used.

look ok tho...bit steep at £300 tho arent they?
Coops
22-04-2007, 21:36
very tidy looking mate, and i'd be happy to fork out for a top refurb like that!
MattyH16valver
22-04-2007, 21:52
was going to say looks like theyv filled the reno badge up almost with the amount of paint used.

look ok tho...bit steep at £300 tho arent they?
The lettering etc on the wheels will not look so clear because originally the wheels were'nt powder primed, which is what most places do now in order to make the finish more durable. Thats why if you buy a brand new set of wheels from Renault they don't lat long before they chip and the paints flaking. Generally though I'm pleased with how they have turned out.
thelynx
22-04-2007, 22:15
Looking good
AmDaMan
22-04-2007, 22:52
they look mint! Heard good things about pristine, they straighten the wheels and everything for that price don't they?
MattyH16valver
22-04-2007, 23:06
they look mint! Heard good things about pristine, they straighten the wheels and everything for that price don't they?
Think so m8...but think mine were pretty sraight anyway to start with. Most people that have been there have been very pleased.
thelynx
23-04-2007, 01:28
Looking good :D 8)
northy
23-04-2007, 07:46
Very nice....look after them !
Zollo
23-04-2007, 09:10
Massive improvement on tyre choice too :wink:
2 live
23-04-2007, 09:14
was going to say looks like theyv filled the reno badge up almost with the amount of paint used.

look ok tho...bit steep at £300 tho arent they?
The lettering etc on the wheels will not look so clear because originally the wheels were'nt powder primed, which is what most places do now in order to make the finish more durable. Thats why if you buy a brand new set of wheels from Renault they don't lat long before they chip and the paints flaking. Generally though I'm pleased with how they have turned out.


the writing on my refurbs is perfect. and now after 4 years abuse since the refurb, the only bits that have chipped etc is where they been kerbed by the mrs, or hit by a stone or suchlike. £300 for a job should be top notch. imo
MattyH16valver
23-04-2007, 12:34
the writing on my refurbs is perfect. and now after 4 years abuse since the refurb, the only bits that have chipped etc is where they been kerbed by the mrs, or hit by a stone or suchlike. £300 for a job should be top notch. imo
Depends really m8, cos if there powder priming the wheels first, then the letters will be filled up more that if you were just using a normal etching primer. At the end of the day, its a more durable finish, so thats what i'm after.