Help on colour choice for alloys

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:34 pm

I recently bought some Audi 6 spoke alloys in 17" and there in need of a refurb ready to go on for the summer!!!!

I'm just unsure as to what colour to go for!

So far i'm thinking of having them Polished but the down side to this is its twice as expensive as powder coating and another forum member has already done this!

Suggestions on other finishes or colours for powder coating would be greatly received!!!

Cheers

PS. Alloys will be going on a standard ride height Black GTI.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:08 pm

What kind of look you after Matt?

As the car's black I'd probably just go for Silver, unless you want a stealthy look and fancy Anthracite or Black?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:30 pm

I love the diamond cut finish that I have on my TTs. They look superb in most lights. Plus it's not too dear either.

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:04 pm

Cheers for quick replies!!!

I'm not particularly a fan of stealth to be honest Tom. If i go for a colour it would deffo be silver of some sort!!! May just go for a standard colour like they were originally.....better sell on value then! I'm so undecided.

Dave: How much did it cost to get yours Diamond cut? And what sort of places do it?

Dropped my wheels off this morning so have got till like Friday/Monday to decide and let the people know!

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:26 pm

There's a place north of High Wycombe that do it, it's about the same cost as a normal refurb - 50 quid a wheel or something.

Some say it's not as robust but if the lacquer is good then you're laughing. I'd definitely do it again, whilst polished looks nice I still prefer the satin / reflective effect the diamond cutting has.

edit: I took this pic the other day, you can see why the diamond cutting has this effect:

BeezerDiesel · Post by **BeezerDiesel** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:45 pm

I like the diamond cut too. Had this done on the Monza II wheels I had on my old Golf, along with mid grey inner spokes. Looked great under street lights and also in sunlight.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:21 pm

I'm a fan of diamond cutting too, it can't be too bad as a lot of manufacturers have it done on standard wheels!

polo1.8t · Post by **polo1.8t** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:59 pm

red yellow green? lol

how about black with silver rim round the spokes & red piping on the tyres?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:59 am

david burton wrote:

what exactly is this a pic of?

Looks like another close up of some jeans!!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:51 am

It's a close up showing what a Diamond cut wheel looks like.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:08 am

thats a close up of a wheel?

It looks like a cloth texture

BeezerDiesel · Post by **BeezerDiesel** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:11 am

LOL, that's definately diamond cut aluminium!
It looks fantastic in the light, got real depth to the finish and much nicer than painted if you've got flat faced wheels.

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:24 pm

Well, decided to get them done polished in the end. Got them back on Saturday morning and i'm pretty pleased with them! Finish aint immaculate but i'll be happy with them on the car....i think!

I'm currently sorting out the centre caps which are almost done, and then i'll get some tyres ordered! Toyo's me thinks. So i'll get pics up soonish!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:44 pm

How much did it cost Matt if you dont mind me asking?

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:43 pm

Here's a sneaky peek of what they look like!!!

Hopefully will be on towards end of next week!!!!

Crap pic but gives an idea!!!

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Help on colour choice for alloys

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