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Old 04 March 2006, 05:59 PM
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Have some wheels that need changing from Gold to Black

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Old 04 March 2006, 06:04 PM
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I had my wheels done at Abaco, Billericay, they're not bad
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http://www.abacotyres.co.uk/Default....okiecheck=yes&

Found them
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saves me hunting the receipt
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http://www.paintituk.com/index.asp

anybody used these?
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Old 04 March 2006, 06:48 PM
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what about abw he proberly does wheels
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http://www.fleetsolutions.co.uk/allo...l%20repair.htm

my uncle said these people good
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or theres spit and polish
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Originally Posted by 2000wrx
what about abw he proberly does wheels
Thanks have already emailled Darren just covering all basis just incase he doesn't do wheels
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I know that Knowlsey has a contact who refurbs wheels, they either do them or must know someone who does
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Cool

Car's in on Thursday for the NEW MOD

I'll chat with him then
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Car's in on Thursday for the NEW MOD
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!

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PMSL

So easily pleased
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So easily pleased
Little things, please little minds (well she is 5ft !!)
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Rochford tyres do refurbs, they did mine.


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I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is, I know what it is, I know what is !!!!!!!!!!!!


i dont
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lepsons in gillingham 01634 580582.
they refurb all our merc wheels.
they have just turned mine from this........................
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...wrxbits073.jpg

to this................................
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/DSCF0041.jpg

£55 per wheel 18"s.
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Originally Posted by scoobytoo
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lepsons in gillingham 01634 580582.
they refurb all our merc wheels.
they have just turned mine from this........................
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...wrxbits073.jpg

to this................................
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/DSCF0041.jpg

£55 per wheel 18"s.
Your car is very.......BLUE
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Phil,

did you get yours wheels refurb'd? and if so, who by and would you recommend them?

Also has anyone used J.P. Polishing on Canvey, found their website, looks like they do a good job at sensible money.

http://www.jppolishing.co.uk/
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These guys are in Milton Keynes (not very local I know)

Pristine Alloy Wheels

Heard lots of good reports. Including Hales (ESC member).
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got my wheels going in next week for a full refurb at a shop opposite the chalkwell park in westciff......its costing me £55 per wheel and apparently they come back looking brand new......if any of you have seen my wheels then this is a challenge, and one not to be missed.

i will let you all know. on saturday next week.
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ABW are sorting my orginal Gold 17"'s to Black

No really damage to them
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WHITE

Pristine in MK

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WHITE

Pristine in MK

Looking good Paul!

How are you enjoying the Spec C? Still enjoying it more than your STi?
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Hales

When are you next around mate? I've got a CD in my car with a few wedding photos for you
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Does no one like white then?
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lepsons would be the only place id take wheels
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