New ride teaser: ID the model and year
07-12-2007, 04:20 PM
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I can name that tune in one note.....
<center><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/tagish8/PDRM2047.jpg"></center><p>But this is an 83. 4X 100 is also correct hub spacing, making it hard to find what you may want.
07-12-2007, 10:30 PM
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So how much did the wheel refurbish set you back?
I've got a set of 15x6 R8s. Not nearly as sweet as yours, but a nice stock-looking upgrade over the 14s. Best estimate I've gotten for a straightening, curb rash repair, blast and repaint is over $900! Powder coat is less at $600, but won't match stock finish.
Yours look like the stock zermatt paint?
If you're willing to share, I'm curious to know the specs (i.e. paint brand/color, number of prime, base and clear coats...?) and how much it all cost you.
Yours look like the stock zermatt paint?
If you're willing to share, I'm curious to know the specs (i.e. paint brand/color, number of prime, base and clear coats...?) and how much it all cost you.
07-14-2007, 05:14 PM
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Wheel refinish info...
I agree. the 15" Ronals are a nice stock upgrade. Have you seen Ti Kan's 1980 4000? He has the 15"x6" Ronals and they look really good.
$900 sounds about right for a good job of it. There's no sense cutting corners if you are spending the money to begin with.
The color was going to be Zermatt, but I decided to go just a BIT (close enough that I could still use the larger Audi center caps if I wanted) brighter. I have seen wheels redone in Zermatt come out too dark, and I preferred to go just a shade brighter.
I am not sure about brand of paint or number of prime or base coats, but I believe he said three coats of clear. I've had wheels done at the shop years ago and they still look like new, so I knew that I'd be happy with the job.
I try to keep my wheels waxed. It protects the finish and makes them easier to clean. I strongly recommend it, particularly immediately after getting them back from the shop.
Post a thread with pictures if you do decide to get them done.
-Rob
$900 sounds about right for a good job of it. There's no sense cutting corners if you are spending the money to begin with.
The color was going to be Zermatt, but I decided to go just a BIT (close enough that I could still use the larger Audi center caps if I wanted) brighter. I have seen wheels redone in Zermatt come out too dark, and I preferred to go just a shade brighter.
I am not sure about brand of paint or number of prime or base coats, but I believe he said three coats of clear. I've had wheels done at the shop years ago and they still look like new, so I knew that I'd be happy with the job.
I try to keep my wheels waxed. It protects the finish and makes them easier to clean. I strongly recommend it, particularly immediately after getting them back from the shop.
Post a thread with pictures if you do decide to get them done.
-Rob
07-14-2007, 07:50 PM
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Ti Kan's 4k
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