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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2020 21:48:14 GMT 1
Attachment Deletedwanna refurb these so far ive managed to get the tyres off  any tips or is it just alot of sanding 
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Post by Joepublic on Nov 25, 2020 22:12:41 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet
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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2020 22:44:00 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet yeah ill look in to that might be as much as a couple of decent wheels would cost but these were free |
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Post by Noberator on Nov 25, 2020 22:46:16 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet Aren't they 12" wheels spud?  £40-£50 a wheel as a good guide.  |
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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2020 22:49:59 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet Aren't they 12" wheels spud? £40-£50 a wheel as a good guide. yeah they are an to be honest i could probably buy some decent ones for that  |
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Post by Noberator on Nov 25, 2020 22:51:54 GMT 1
Aren't they 12" wheels spud? £40-£50 a wheel as a good guide. yeah they are an to be honest i could probably buy some decent ones for that Won't cost anything to enquire the cost. |
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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2020 22:55:25 GMT 1
yeah they are an to be honest i could probably buy some decent ones for that Won't cost anything to enquire the cost. yeah ill look in to it tomorrow |
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Post by spud on Nov 26, 2020 13:46:23 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet got 3 quotes £144 £156 and £192 ! i recon i could get nice wheels for less |
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Post by rhyds on Nov 26, 2020 14:41:51 GMT 1
What's the PCD on a Reliant? I'd assume it shares it with a Mini?
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Post by chippie on Nov 26, 2020 14:55:42 GMT 1
Robin wheels are 4" pcd.....same as the original mini, Hillman Imp, Vauxhall Viva ( again the original one not the latest from GM....😂 )
So spoilt for choice....But beware.....not all 4" wheels are the same, the centre hole diameter maybe different to your Reliant....so best check...
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Post by rhyds on Nov 26, 2020 15:06:11 GMT 1
Same as the original Austin/MG Metro as well. Not the later Rover Metro though, that was 4x95.25mm like the Maestro, Montego, MGF and TR7
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Post by Joepublic on Nov 26, 2020 15:30:27 GMT 1
2 10” alloys will be cheap to have powdercoated, nice wheels add value so bite the bullet got 3 quotes £144 £156 and £192 ! i recon i could get nice wheels for less Wheel refurb? Blast and coat would be ?20 per rim |
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Post by spud on Nov 26, 2020 17:04:29 GMT 1
got 3 quotes £144 £156 and £192 ! i recon i could get nice wheels for less Wheel refurb? Blast and coat would be ?20 per rim yeah thats what they told me blast an powder coat ill see what other places i can find |
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Post by spud on Nov 26, 2020 17:07:24 GMT 1
Robin wheels are 4" pcd.....same as the original mini, Hillman Imp, Vauxhall Viva ( again the original one not the latest from GM....😂 ) So spoilt for choice....But beware.....not all 4" wheels are the same, the centre hole diameter maybe different to your Reliant....so best check... yes it is the same as a mini and these are from a mini and they fit they were also free thats why i wasnt to worried about the condition  id not have paid much for them in this condition |
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Post by sorted on Nov 26, 2020 20:43:36 GMT 1
After deciding the original Stag alloys suit the car better than the Minilites I put on it after the restoration, I refurbed them myself. Probably half an hour per wheel with a wire brush, then an hour sanding using progressively finer grades.
Then primer filler, more rubbing down then top coat and lacquer. Added pain caused by 2 colours and some complicated masking! But pretty pleased with the result and cost me about £50 in paint, be less for a single colour.
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any tips or is it just alot of sanding 
£40-£50 a wheel as a good guide. 
id not have paid much for them in this condition