Modding it up bruv - had to respray the alloys

[PH XKR]

I know, in general, we don't tend to mod or update our cars in here. I for one had no intention of making any changes to mine but after discovering two very small cracks that needed repairing in the alloys, I decided to have them resprayed a new colour.

Originally they were gloss black but as the roof is a reddish/brown colour, I have taken a risk and gone for dark anthracite. As soon as they are done I will upload. I think they should be in keeping and they should compliment the roof nicely...

Originals:

[PH XKR]

I think it will work as it should flow from the roof and as you say, will be close to black anyway.

[PH XKR]

Got the car back, they look great, almost look the same from a distance so a subtle change which is what we were after. Not sure about a tan interior but you never know!

The cracks were really small, both on the near side so possibly just shock damage thanks to small stiff sidewalls. Discovered during a tyre change (first since I had the car) so possibly been there all the time. This is common on large alloys with low profile tyres. Will try to find some pics to upload if I still have them.

Will post pics of the new wheel colour tomorrow so long as the car thaws out.

[PH XKR]

Got the car back and finally had a chance to look (late night London commute = not able to check).

New wheels look stunning, no point taking a pic as they don't look much different to before but the dark anthracite really works.

Thanks for the tip, however, I protect my alloys with FK1000p, same price but is a hard sealant. Protects the wheels for months, dust washes off. Worth having a look!