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Old Apr 12th, 2007, 02:43 PM
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Black S Spokes?

Hiya,

Has anyone painted their S Spokes in black? I am thinking of getting the AeroGrille conversion done and think so black alloys would match it nicely, but the cost of a set of new alloys and tyres is putting me off - whereas getting my (currently silver) S Spokes painted in black, prefferably gloss black is a much cheaper option and I reckon it might look good - just wondering if anyone has done it before and has pics?

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Old Apr 13th, 2007, 06:42 AM
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Thank you Miniac

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hi, im abit of a dunce when it comes to wheel maintenance...but am i right in assuming getting them black would mean you have to get them refurbed??.......cos i thought getting them refurbished and powder coated were part of the same process......

so question is can you get them powder coated in the state the wheels are in?...???!?
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Old Mar 8th, 2008, 07:37 PM
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In my opinion black s spokes look absolutely stunning.

They have to be sanded down alot before anything is done to ensure a smooth surface with no original paint. Then after that it is layer upon layer of paint. i think i read a step by step guide on how to do it once upon a time but i cant remember where.

It may of been on NAM. I will try and find it

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Old Mar 8th, 2008, 07:46 PM
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there's some nice ones for sale on eBay at the moment which have been powder coated instead of painted...
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i got a set of them off ebay

i could not find fault with them !!!

tyres arnt brand new, but they are nearly !!

couldnt reccomend him enough - he is located in bradford !!

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mine is the blue cooper, near the bottom

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Here's a photo of one I saw a while back.. (Not mine)



Looks very nice IMHO.
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My wheels dude, S spokes look the nuts in a dark colour
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It was acceptable in the 80's
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What kind of prices have people paid for their black spokes, company used, and service quality etc?
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I paid £65 per wheel, with flip paint
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£450 for wheels and 4 nearly new tyres all fitted ready to go

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Mine came with the car but many here and other sites recommend Lap-Tab for the job.

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It was acceptable in the 80's
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