Golfpro Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 After nearly 10 years on the car the Blitz Technospeed Z1s were looking a lot worse for wear. Last year I had a go myself at refurbing the polished rim but it was very difficult due to the overhanging spokes. I sanded it down with reducing grit paper and finished with Zepplin metal polish. The rims looked reasonable but the centre section was very tatty. As a result I sort of gave up trying to keep the rim polished. So a couple of weeks ago I decided to get them professionally restored as the only proper way do do it is split them and refinish the 3 pieces seperately before reassembling. Got them back today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Did it set you back much ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I need my alloys done the same mate. Nice work. As above though, £££??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly_1 Lex Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 As above and how long did the process take? I need mine done this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I need my alloys done the same mate. Nice work. As above though, £££??? As above and how long did the process take? I need mine done this week Speak to Ibrar at Speedwells, you'll find him in the traders section, its best to phone him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Any bigger pics of the before and after dude, they seem to be quite small for some reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Nice improvement there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Did you go to Nu-look bud? How long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfpro Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Did you go to Nu-look bud? How long did it take? No. Nu-look wont touch split rims. Left them with a Polish chap in Dundonald who trades under the name Polishing Alloys. I am getting them done two at a time as I cant take both front wheels off at the same time ( the old 17 inch wheels dont fit over the Brembo front calipers so it is jacked up on one side ). It took him a couple of weeks to do the first two as he had to leave them soaking in WD40 for over a week to loosen the rim nuts before splitting. I would think he probably could have done all 4 in the same time if I had left them all with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfpro Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Did it set you back much ? £200 all in. There were other firms quoting that for each wheel. He doesnt have a fancy workshop so probably doesnt have much overhead. And probably works cash in hand most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 £200 all in. There were other firms quoting that for each wheel. He doesnt have a fancy workshop so probably doesnt have much overhead. And probably works cash in hand most of the time. That's a bargin and a half!!! Westy had a quote of £600+ from a Glasgow based company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 £200 all in. There were other firms quoting that for each wheel. He doesnt have a fancy workshop so probably doesnt have much overhead. And probably works cash in hand most of the time. Is that for 2 wheels or 4? Still a cracking deal and looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Really good price and I really need my M5s done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfpro Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Is that for 2 wheels or 4? Still a cracking deal and looks amazing Thats for all 4. Even if it costs another 100 for the extra time it has taken him to split them it is still great value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfpro Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 b;3663001']Any bigger pics of the before and after dude' date=' they seem to be quite small for some reason?[/quote'] Hopefully these are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 :O now that is a transformation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_k Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Wow, such a difference for a brilliant price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfpro Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just got the second two back this evening. I think that they may be even more shiny than the first two. £200 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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