BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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Re: BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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Re: BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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hello i have just got some ats cups,and there looking abit tatty with laquer peel etc and not as shiney as id like.
do you think i should have a go doing this to them the worry is there not a split rim and i have 4 to do
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You could do. It would be easier with a drill mop on ATS cups
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Re: BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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Hi everybody. It is my first post on this forum so if I did something wrong just let me know :P
it is full refrub process of my bbs rx 2 5X100 6.5J 16H2 ET42
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FUN TIME :P
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THEY FINALLY SPLIT, HARD WORK ;)
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PAINT STRIPING
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SOME MORE PREP BEFORE POWDER COATING
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BANG ! AFTER POWDER COATING CENTERS IN GLOSS BLACK

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SILVER GLOSS WITH CLEAR LACQUER ON TOP ;)
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LET'S PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER ;)
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SOME WHELL SEALANT ON TOP FOR PROTECTION AND EXTRA GLOSS ;)
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END EFFECT :D
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Re: BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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Hi

I know this is an old thread but need some help

Bought a set of there to refurb but some of the bolts are rounded off
Any ideas of how to remove them?

Thanks
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Re: BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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You’ll need to get a local engineering shop to drill them out. Titanium is tough to drill through without the right drills and it needs to be completely level too
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