Touch in paint for prodrive GT1 alloys
07 August 2010, 02:01 PM
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Touch in paint for prodrive GT1 alloys
Anyone got any idea's where I can get touch in for Anthracite GT1's???. Just got some, need to touch in a couple of chips, plus the new kernb mark I just put on them 
. Why is it I never go near kerbs till I have new wheels 
. Why is it I never go near kerbs till I have new wheels 
19 January 2011, 11:07 AM
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Did anything come of this ?
I've been trying to get the paint code as I've got one that's been very lightly scuffed - you can see the wheel is undamaged underneath the paint. Its just the paint that is scratched and chipped off.
I spoke to the dealer - parts said "you need a new wheel" and their body shop said I need a refurb.
I know I can fix it with a touch up stick.
I've spoken to Prodrive who've given me a phone number for the manufacturers of the wheels (0121 525 6500) so I'm going to call them later but I suspect they'll just say "get it refurbed" too.
I've been trying to get the paint code as I've got one that's been very lightly scuffed - you can see the wheel is undamaged underneath the paint. Its just the paint that is scratched and chipped off.
I spoke to the dealer - parts said "you need a new wheel" and their body shop said I need a refurb.
I know I can fix it with a touch up stick.
I've spoken to Prodrive who've given me a phone number for the manufacturers of the wheels (0121 525 6500) so I'm going to call them later but I suspect they'll just say "get it refurbed" too.
03 February 2011, 05:03 PM
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A quick update on this....
I called the number and its an outfit called Rimstar and the bloke said he didn't think they used a particular colour it was just what they had (whatever that means).
I was insistent so they put me through to the "technical section" where another chap was a bit more forthcoming.
He said the wheels are powdercoated and the colour come in the powdercoating.
He said they do a refurbing service that costs £46 a wheel where they strip the wheel back to bare alloy and re-powdercoat it. (I'm assuming that cost is £46 + VAT + collection + delivery) and I've no idea how they would match the colour so it looks the same as the other three wheels.
So, I went out to Halfrauds and bought the closest touch-up paint I could find. The girl on the counter was very helpful letting me go out to the car with various sticks to get the best colour match I could.
I ended up with VW Storm Grey. It went on alright but it took 3 days (about 2 hours on and off over 3 days) to get it rubbed down, primed, topcoated and lacquered.
It seemed like a very good colour match when I had put the topcoat on but after I put the lacquer on, its quite a bit darker than the original. Still it looks better than it did and hopefully, it will stop the salt and crap getting underneath it.
Would I touch it up another time ? No. It cost £12 for the stick and 2 hrs of my time is worth more than the extra £60 or so it would cost to get it redone properly. If I'd been able to get a better colour match, it might have been worth it but probably not.
I'd probably just get one of those mobile refurbers to come do it.
Damn annoying though. 18s and kerbs obviously don't mix.
I called the number and its an outfit called Rimstar and the bloke said he didn't think they used a particular colour it was just what they had (whatever that means).
I was insistent so they put me through to the "technical section" where another chap was a bit more forthcoming.
He said the wheels are powdercoated and the colour come in the powdercoating.
He said they do a refurbing service that costs £46 a wheel where they strip the wheel back to bare alloy and re-powdercoat it. (I'm assuming that cost is £46 + VAT + collection + delivery) and I've no idea how they would match the colour so it looks the same as the other three wheels.
So, I went out to Halfrauds and bought the closest touch-up paint I could find. The girl on the counter was very helpful letting me go out to the car with various sticks to get the best colour match I could.
I ended up with VW Storm Grey. It went on alright but it took 3 days (about 2 hours on and off over 3 days) to get it rubbed down, primed, topcoated and lacquered.
It seemed like a very good colour match when I had put the topcoat on but after I put the lacquer on, its quite a bit darker than the original. Still it looks better than it did and hopefully, it will stop the salt and crap getting underneath it.
Would I touch it up another time ? No. It cost £12 for the stick and 2 hrs of my time is worth more than the extra £60 or so it would cost to get it redone properly. If I'd been able to get a better colour match, it might have been worth it but probably not.
I'd probably just get one of those mobile refurbers to come do it.
Damn annoying though. 18s and kerbs obviously don't mix.
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I have kerbed 2 of mine looking for Colour code too I will give them a call as well to see what colour code is or if you managed to find it could you please post that would be great 
02 March 2011, 02:37 PM
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Rang Rimstock the manufactures and they wont give me code because it was a licensed Prodrive product so I have rang my Subaru Dealer and they are goin to check it out will update if I get the code.
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Glad I am not the only one having problems with this code. Good job prodrive dont sell their cars, or we would all be stuffed if we scratched them!.
Anyway, I have been to my local bodyshop who can simply colour match it and do me a tin. Job done!
Anyway, I have been to my local bodyshop who can simply colour match it and do me a tin. Job done!
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Hi guys
new around these parts, but found after doing a search for GT1 anthracite paint code on google. I have a wheel which is in need of paint, and the local refurb guy has mentioned VW storm as a close match but I want it spot on!
I've rang prodrive, been to the local dealer all with no joy. The dealer even said (as I've seen with others) to buy a new wheel or get all 4 done. The other 3 are spot on, there must be a code out there some where!
Did anything come of the paint code?
new around these parts, but found after doing a search for GT1 anthracite paint code on google. I have a wheel which is in need of paint, and the local refurb guy has mentioned VW storm as a close match but I want it spot on!
I've rang prodrive, been to the local dealer all with no joy. The dealer even said (as I've seen with others) to buy a new wheel or get all 4 done. The other 3 are spot on, there must be a code out there some where!
Did anything come of the paint code?
08 March 2011, 04:13 PM
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get them mucky u wont see it :P
I had them on my WRX-S and kwik Fit shafted em on the inside cos they used a too short torque spanner so scuffed as they tightened. I eventually gave up and lived with it. But i agree annoying.
May i ask how do you find them at 70 and 80, i could never ever get the balance right tried 5 dealers, even subaru tried and failed, around 70 80 i had slight wheel wobble.
they all said it was the alloy :/ ive got a spare in my garage which is slightly offshape, IE u can hardly tell unless u spin it, I hot a hole at 20mph with a flat, any god wheel guy could repair it, ne1 wanna make an offer
I had them on my WRX-S and kwik Fit shafted em on the inside cos they used a too short torque spanner so scuffed as they tightened. I eventually gave up and lived with it. But i agree annoying.
May i ask how do you find them at 70 and 80, i could never ever get the balance right tried 5 dealers, even subaru tried and failed, around 70 80 i had slight wheel wobble.
they all said it was the alloy :/ ive got a spare in my garage which is slightly offshape, IE u can hardly tell unless u spin it, I hot a hole at 20mph with a flat, any god wheel guy could repair it, ne1 wanna make an offer
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10 March 2011, 09:49 PM
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Not to worry about Colour code Luckyscooby I got the colour matched and the guy got them exactly right I did not even have to spray hole wheel there is a code on the can I am not sure do it is a colour code will post it up if you want it
and there would not be any virbrations or wobbles
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Here is one of the wheels that was done half the wheel was only resprayed good match I think
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I get wheel wobble at 70-80 too. I don't think they're very good wheels. Either that or they overwhelm the hubs.
I've had two others say the same thing too.
I've not bothered trying to get it sorted as its only slight.
And VW Storm is a crap colour match.
I've had two others say the same thing too.
I've not bothered trying to get it sorted as its only slight.
And VW Storm is a crap colour match.
13 March 2011, 09:31 AM
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I tried
Kwik fit
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Gordons tyres
Gordons did best. But i agree i think the alloy isnt great a lot more have said same if yours dont then uve got a good set
My new sti with them enkys on is perfect
15 March 2011, 06:37 PM
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looks like they bend quite easily...which may explain some of the wobble some of you guys get..
http://www.auto-therapy.co.uk/alloy-...-wheel-repair/
http://www.auto-therapy.co.uk/alloy-...-wheel-repair/
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I know this is a bit of a thread resurrection but I've yet more problems with these wheels. What a pile of sh!te.
I drove through a minor pothole a couple of days ago and now the car vibrates like its being driven over a rumble strip.
I took it to a wheel balancing place and they said the wheels have flat spots and they can't fix it and the only choice is to take them to a specialist. So, basically, I pay a fortune to get the damn things straightened every few months or chuck them away.
Am I impressed with Prodrive ? They might know something about making cars go faster but they know diddly about making wheels that stay round
I drove through a minor pothole a couple of days ago and now the car vibrates like its being driven over a rumble strip.
I took it to a wheel balancing place and they said the wheels have flat spots and they can't fix it and the only choice is to take them to a specialist. So, basically, I pay a fortune to get the damn things straightened every few months or chuck them away.
Am I impressed with Prodrive ? They might know something about making cars go faster but they know diddly about making wheels that stay round