Ball Polished Alloy Refurb - before & after

[S2_DPD]

I posted a query a while back for advice on getting my wheels refurbished.

The original finish was 'ball polished', so a clear lacquer over highly processed and polished alloy. For the refurb we decided to avoid this as just not robust enough for every day use, so we went for a special powder coat which has a high-polished finished - giving a very similar result.

Before and after shots below, plus 'Mike the Polisher' who did the job.




After


Already a few referrals on the way to Michael - his contact details are on his kit.


He says he scrubs up well - but I'm not so sure!!!

[eck c]

Very nice

[paul450]

eck c said:

Very nice

i hope you are talking about the wheels

[wav8]

Taking mine there on Friday

[Clubber330]

This guy does an incredible job, did my M3 wheels a while back and the finish was superb.

[paulqv]

you can tell the man is serious when he powder coats his own face!

Grigio azuro if I am not mistaken!

[eck c]

paul450 said:

i hope you are talking about the wheels

Did he used to the the adverts for Pentium Chips

[S2_DPD]

good one...



Blu Mediterraneo?

[paul450]

wav8 said:

Taking mine there on Friday

you getting them done black mate ?

[steelej]

Would it not be a bit sore on your sack polishing wheels with your balls?

John.

[paulqv]

steelej said:

Would it not be a bit sore on your sack polishing wheels with your balls?

John.

Spot the IT person!!! John we have to speak!

x

[tonytifoso]

paulqv said:

steelej said:

Would it not be a bit sore on your sack polishing wheels with your balls?

John.

Spot the IT person!!! John we have to speak!

x

That's what happens to rationale when you become a disciple of Jobs. Now Jedi, that a much better path to follow is!

[wav8]

paul450 said:

wav8 said:

Taking mine there on Friday

you getting them done black mate ?

Yep shinny gloss black now need a good spray painter for front end

[Speed addicted]

Is this more expensive than normal powder coat? My wifes A4 cab wheels are looking a bit rough now.

[wav8]

No he was the same price quoted £70 a wheel unfortunately he got called away on Friday and I ended up taking mine to the wheel specialists in East Kilbride
Though they had an r8 audi in and did a great job on them looked the dogs red car black wheels