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Old 26 May 2007, 08:21 PM
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Default HAD A GO A REFURBING MY WHEELS TODAY

Brought a set of 18 off natt was bored today so had a go at refurbing them myself happy with the look now let me know what you think

ORIGINAL WHEELS UP FOR SALE ANYONE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE ?



18 INCH AS I GOT THEM OFF NATE



PAIN IN THE A$$ TO MASK UP



THEN THE FINISHED LOOK BIT MORE WORK TO DO ON THE POLISHED OUTER RIM DONE THIS BY HAND







IF IT RAINS AGAIN TOMORROW ILL DO THE OTHER SIDE

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Old 26 May 2007, 08:28 PM
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??? natt???
Old 26 May 2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
??? natt???
It is natt isnt it got me wondering now from southend way
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Old 26 May 2007, 08:37 PM
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looks like a good job there mate
Old 26 May 2007, 08:39 PM
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Dont look too sad at all mate.

Well done

Personally id of taken the studs out and painted everything bar the actual rim and the replaced the studs.

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Originally Posted by S600B_DC
looks like a good job there mate
See you yesterday coming out reevs model shop I was in the white transit tipper behind you going towards rom
Old 26 May 2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KIPS
See you yesterday coming out reevs model shop I was in the white transit tipper behind you going towards rom

Busted
Looking for a R/C car but they were closed
Old 26 May 2007, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by S600B_DC
Busted
Looking for a R/C car but they were closed
Theirs model shop behind tescos by the airfeild estate tucked round the back
car looked and sounded good
Old 26 May 2007, 08:52 PM
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nice , good job there mate
Old 26 May 2007, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by KIPS
It is natt isnt it got me wondering now from southend way
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Nate.......
Old 26 May 2007, 08:55 PM
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Gonna rig somthing up so I can spin em to get the polished edge a bit better takes ages by hand
Old 26 May 2007, 10:04 PM
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looks ok i guess,
when i looked into doing mine
a local place told me if i was going to spray
the whole rim to save masking use a pack of
playing cards around the wheel rim and tyre..

good idea i think
Old 27 May 2007, 09:12 AM
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Look very KIPS ......

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Old 27 May 2007, 09:45 AM
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Very good....thats it Nate get mine out ready please
Old 27 May 2007, 11:30 AM
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Ready when you want them John ....... Be nice to get the space back
Old 28 May 2007, 07:20 AM
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THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS ALL

SEEMS IM THE ONLY ONE PLAYING WITH A REAL CAR ON HERE LATLEY COME ON BOYS PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY AND GET BACK TO THE REAL THING

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Old 28 May 2007, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by solosteve
looks ok i guess,
when i looked into doing mine
a local place told me if i was going to spray
the whole rim to save masking use a pack of
playing cards around the wheel rim and tyre..

good idea i think

thats a "hand"y tip
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