Chromed/polished/anodised alloys?

Chromed/polished/anodised alloys? was created by mikeknight

Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15473
I'll need my alloys refurbished in the next month or two since my DIY bodge job seems to be coming apart at the seems (literally). I was going to get them repainted a nice unique colour with the fade similar to CJJ's, but then I started thinking about good old fashioned chrome hubs.

So does anyone have any pictures as to how MGF/TF alloys look when they're chromed/polished/anodised?

Obviously don't want it to look too chavtastic.

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15474

MikeKnight;15473 wrote: I'll need my alloys refurbished in the next month or two since my DIY bodge job seems to be coming apart at the seems (literally). I was going to get them repainted a nice unique colour with the fade similar to CJJ's, but then I started thinking about good old fashioned chrome hubs.

So does anyone have any pictures as to how MGF/TF alloys look when they're chromed/polished/anodised?

Obviously don't want it to look too chavtastic.


There's a few pictures on here.
http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?512-Alloy-Wheel-Custom-Colours&highlight=wheel+colour
I know you can get a chrome effect paint, but haven't seen any wheels done with it.

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15499
These are off that site I sent you.

http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/File/showimage.php?img=alloy26.jpg&title=BMW Mini Flash Chrome

http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/File/showimage.php?img=alloy31.jpg&title=Black Chrome Polished Edge

I would really suggest that you go to the unit in Newcastle and have a look at some of the examples, as they look totally different in real life.
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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15500
Perfect!

I might have a drive up and a good look around there soon. Gives me a chance to discuss options and pricing with them face-to-face, it's more personal than just nattering over the phone.

Will have to wait a while though, as my wallet is sobbing after the brake overhaul and I want to dynamat the doors first as that's not a big job.

[EDIT: If I wait until after the MOT in January I can also get them to fit new rear tyres, depending on if my current ones get an advisory or not]

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15501
Mmmm. Blue :)

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15502

CJJ;15501 wrote: Mmmm. Blue :)


Nice................:)

MG TF LE500 27 of 500

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15503
I'm one of those people who have a hard time visualising how something will look unless I actually see it on the car.

Though I think blue rims on a trophy blue car might look a little.. over the top. ;)

Quite liking the flash chrome so far.

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Posted 14 years 3 months ago #15504

CJJ;15501 wrote: Mmmm. Blue :)


Nice wheels, great colour just a shame about the dodgy German badge on them.
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