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PoloGTi
29-09-2007, 10:51 PM
Ok i just got hold of a set of Audi TT wheels.
The rims are slightly curbed and scratched but all are straight.


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PoloGTi
29-09-2007, 10:52 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/theblackgeneration/Picture008.jpg

I have decided to fix all the scratches and marks and repaint in a diferent colour.
This is how i am going about it.
Step 1:
To get the tyres taken off the rims, went to a local tyre shop and they did it for no cost at all.

Step 2:
Give all the wheels a really good hard scrub get rid of all brake dust and tar. Also remove any wieghts on the inside of the wheels.
If you have used chemicals make sure you have washed in soapy water to remove residue.

Step 3:
You will need:
A good body filler.
200 Grit sand paper.
600 Grit sand paper.
Wire Brush.
Give the rims a good light sand all over with the 600 Grit to cut into the clear coat.
Then with the 200 grit buff the scratches to clean any rubish in them and get the surface looking good.
I then used the small wire brush to get into the sratches that the sand paper could not clean.
Mix small amounts of the filler at a time (Follow instructions on can), as i learnt that less bog on the wheel will save ALOT of sanding.
I used an old butter knife as a tool to apply the filler into the scratches and any dents.
Also learnt that too much hardner is better than not enough.
Apply the filler to the scratched areas smothing and taking off any filler thats left n parts where its not needed.
I did this a wheel at a time. Once the filler has set you can begine to sand with the 200 grit.
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PoloGTi
29-09-2007, 10:53 PM
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Once all marks have been removed sand again with the 600 grit in preperation for the perimer and paint.
Will post again once i have begin thease next steps.
Cheers Rob.

PoloGTi
26-10-2007, 11:15 PM
Hey guys well they are finaly nearing completion. About a week ago i got stuck into the rear of the spokes they were covered in break dust and road tar. This job was made easy by a wire brush head on a power drill. After that was done it was time to have them primed and painted. The colour is Audi Nimbus grey LZ7X
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I ended up going to a local pannel beaters to get them primed and painted, due to the fact i was running out of time and refurbing them out side was hard with tassie weather. The results are awsome tho a little bit of elbow greas and hard work has payed off.
Cheers Rob.

rayray086
26-10-2007, 11:57 PM
Mate they look fantastic. And Nimbus Grey :O Truly OEM+! The paint looks rich and thick - gonna be an eye-catcher for sure. You've done well choosing the TT wheels and bringing them back to life; quality stuff!

DaveMack
27-10-2007, 12:16 AM
Excellent job, PoloGTI ... rims look brand new.

Dave

KI11Z
27-10-2007, 01:25 AM
They turned out newer than just outa the factory! :o

So when do we get t see'em on the mighty polo! :cool:

99gti
27-10-2007, 07:27 AM
Wow - what a fantastic job! So good to see some quality work how to's. Thanks for sharing!

shami
27-10-2007, 08:16 AM
Awesome write up...

R they going onto the polo?

The_Hawk
27-10-2007, 08:40 AM
Very nice! Want to do my wheels for me?? :D

PoloGTi
27-10-2007, 08:51 AM
Thanks guys. yeah they are going onto the polo as soon as i find a good set of rubber for them. Should be on in the next few weeks i hope :) should look the goods, now to drop the old polo. Cheers Rob.

KI11Z
27-10-2007, 11:34 AM
. . . . now to drop the old polo. . . .

Drop your polo!! your sig suggests its had its springs removed already ;)

PoloGTi
27-10-2007, 01:15 PM
LOL how low can i go.

Flaps
27-10-2007, 01:22 PM
Buy my KW V1's that are FS :)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5714/frontleftmg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

rayray086
27-10-2007, 06:21 PM
Do it :) That stance is money.

PoloGTi
28-10-2007, 12:43 AM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
Now thats what i am talking about cant go much lowwer than that.

DaveMack
28-10-2007, 12:45 AM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
Now thats what i am talking about cant go much lowwer than that.

Now THAT looks the goods. :)

Dave

FknDubbin
28-10-2007, 04:21 PM
How much did the panel shop charge if you dont mind me asking? I need to refurb my RS4's.

rayray086
28-10-2007, 07:15 PM
Interested to know too - did you just get them to spray the base + clear?

PoloGTi
28-10-2007, 08:10 PM
Was around $60 a rim to prime, colour and clear. The guys that did my bonnet did the rims they tend to look after me so i was happy with the price.

PoloGTi
17-11-2007, 02:46 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/theblackgeneration/polorims003copy.jpg
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getting very close to getting thease babies on.
Makes the 312mm rotors look so small lol.
Time for the 205/40/17 tyres and a drop.
What do you guys think?

Jarred
17-11-2007, 04:43 PM
That will look sweet with some rubber and stance, good work rob; nice write up too very useful;) thanks

mikinoz
17-11-2007, 04:48 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
What do you guys think?

Lower it! Look at that gap between the rim and the guard! j:

Joke aside, I think you chose well.

PoloGTi
17-11-2007, 09:35 PM
Lower it! Look at that gap between the rim and the guard! j:

Umm need to find a spring 7 inches lowwer any ideas where to look? lol

Timbo
18-11-2007, 08:49 AM
Time for the 205/40/17 tyres and a drop.
What do you guys think?
Go for 215/40x17, if you can. On my calculations that'll work

PoloGTi
18-11-2007, 08:52 AM
yeah some ppl say they will rub other say they wont so really not sure. Going from an off set of 43 to 32 the rims sit 24mm closer to the gaurds.
Might seeei f they can test fit a 215and see how its looking.

Jondarren
19-11-2007, 09:34 AM
Was around $60 a rim to prime, colour and clear. The guys that did my bonnet did the rims they tend to look after me so i was happy with the price.

That's a pretty reasonable price and worth doing the hard yards first yourself i bet. Where's the panel beaters located? I have this burning desire to refurb my rims and spray white before i fit them to my SEAT Ibiza.

J....

golf-kart
19-11-2007, 09:58 AM
Wheels look well-hot Rob! :evil:

PoloGTi
21-11-2007, 12:32 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/theblackgeneration/polorims050.jpg
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Will get better pics after i clean my car mwahahaha.
The tyres are 205/40/17 Bridgstone Re001 Adrenilins no rubbing fits in the gaurds like a glove :)

Jondarren
21-11-2007, 01:16 PM
Very clean looking motor you have there. I'd like to see the centre of your bonnet in the grey too, instead of black. Really coordinated styling!

99gti
21-11-2007, 01:30 PM
Ahem (puts on his dopped out snoop dog voice!)

DROP IT LIKE ITS HOT, DROP IT LIKE ITS HOT!!!

I LOVE the TT wheels on the pogo - Congrats on a job very very well done. The fruits of your efforts have paid off.

Oneofthegreats
21-11-2007, 04:50 PM
Now that look's awesome Rob. Very mean indeed.

Can't wait to see it on V2's.

Then straight to the track. Will be interesting to see how the setup goes.

I'll say that is very distinctive & definately stands out.

Hilal
03-11-2009, 07:16 AM
Red walls!