350_Coupe
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ok guys, looking for some help in my decision making process, here's what we're looking at.
I have some 18" Brabus Monoblock VI's for my sport coupe that are in need of a light refurbishment.
The plan is to only run these between March thru November (ish) and use my original cheaper MB 17" alloys during the winter months with winter tyres on them.
They have some minor kerbing, and various areas of lacquer peel and damage, and some corrosion lifting the lacquer, all in all they are actually quite good, but i want them refurbished before i start using them.
They are currently Brabus Polished Silver i think, the face looks diamond cut to me, with the rims a little more polished, and the inner edges are Silver.
so, now i need to work out....
I have read these 2 threads HERE and HERE and with such strong recomendations i have to admit that i may not be looking around as much as i thought, although these guys BJV Engineering - Alloy Wheel Refurbishing have also been recommended/suggested by a member here, and they are a little closer to me
So.....
Finishes
My initial thoughts on this are a diamond cut face, with a darker colour on the inner edges, the image above is similar to what i'm thinking, except maybe a slightly darker inner colour, perhaps light anthracite, and for the rim a more polished diamond cut.... what do you guys think that have ahd this diamond cut process done ?
Alternatively i could look to this Black Chrome finish/paint that BJV offers, anyone know how that looks in the flesh ? and what is "Black" Chrome ? lol or, i could go with a silver on the face, and then the darker inner and a polished rim, or diamond cut rim, or this black chrome on the outer rim perhaps.
Bearing in mind the these rims have already suffered because of lacquer issues and it's the main reason for the refurbishment, so obviously i'm a little sceptical on the diamond finish, however they do look good like that.
@jaymanek - if your reading this (thank you) .... what colour did you have yours done in, and was that a straight diamond cut on the rims, or polished ? - also how have they lasted ? (not withstanding your wife's contribution
)
@Howard - thank you for your link to BJV, do you know much about this black Chrome finish ? and have you had some wheels done there ?
So, guys.... especially those that have had wheels refurbished either recently or maybe a year ago, please post your thoughts on the processes, and durability, and any recommendations you may have for where to go.
Colour thoughts also welcome, these are to go on my Obsidian Black Coupe which is im my gallery pictures.
Time scale is not an issue, because i plan to make use of the wheel tyre combination i currently have until November, and switch to winter tyres on those rims, before swapping to these Brabus rims early next year.
Shipping versus Drop-off/Collection
Obviously this is going to be distance restricted, as it stands both of the places mentioned would likely cost more for me to get to in fuel than it would to ship the wheels, i do have the original boxes, however they are far from ideal, so how have you guys found them in regards to shipping ?
I can't afford to put tyres on them right away, is it worth maybe waiting until i can and have the refurbishers put the tyres on, that way any damage is covered ? - it kind of depends on their tyre prices too i guess
I have some 18" Brabus Monoblock VI's for my sport coupe that are in need of a light refurbishment.
The plan is to only run these between March thru November (ish) and use my original cheaper MB 17" alloys during the winter months with winter tyres on them.
(Click to enlarge)
They have some minor kerbing, and various areas of lacquer peel and damage, and some corrosion lifting the lacquer, all in all they are actually quite good, but i want them refurbished before i start using them.
They are currently Brabus Polished Silver i think, the face looks diamond cut to me, with the rims a little more polished, and the inner edges are Silver.
so, now i need to work out....
- Where to send my wheels to
- Whether to take them or ship them
- The type of finish
- Colour choices
I have read these 2 threads HERE and HERE and with such strong recomendations i have to admit that i may not be looking around as much as i thought, although these guys BJV Engineering - Alloy Wheel Refurbishing have also been recommended/suggested by a member here, and they are a little closer to me
So.....
Finishes
- Diamond Cut
- Metallic Paint (powder coating)
- Black Chrome (BJV Engineering)
My initial thoughts on this are a diamond cut face, with a darker colour on the inner edges, the image above is similar to what i'm thinking, except maybe a slightly darker inner colour, perhaps light anthracite, and for the rim a more polished diamond cut.... what do you guys think that have ahd this diamond cut process done ?
Alternatively i could look to this Black Chrome finish/paint that BJV offers, anyone know how that looks in the flesh ? and what is "Black" Chrome ? lol or, i could go with a silver on the face, and then the darker inner and a polished rim, or diamond cut rim, or this black chrome on the outer rim perhaps.
Bearing in mind the these rims have already suffered because of lacquer issues and it's the main reason for the refurbishment, so obviously i'm a little sceptical on the diamond finish, however they do look good like that.
@jaymanek - if your reading this (thank you) .... what colour did you have yours done in, and was that a straight diamond cut on the rims, or polished ? - also how have they lasted ? (not withstanding your wife's contribution
)@Howard - thank you for your link to BJV, do you know much about this black Chrome finish ? and have you had some wheels done there ?
So, guys.... especially those that have had wheels refurbished either recently or maybe a year ago, please post your thoughts on the processes, and durability, and any recommendations you may have for where to go.
Colour thoughts also welcome, these are to go on my Obsidian Black Coupe which is im my gallery pictures.
Time scale is not an issue, because i plan to make use of the wheel tyre combination i currently have until November, and switch to winter tyres on those rims, before swapping to these Brabus rims early next year.
Shipping versus Drop-off/Collection
Obviously this is going to be distance restricted, as it stands both of the places mentioned would likely cost more for me to get to in fuel than it would to ship the wheels, i do have the original boxes, however they are far from ideal, so how have you guys found them in regards to shipping ?
I can't afford to put tyres on them right away, is it worth maybe waiting until i can and have the refurbishers put the tyres on, that way any damage is covered ? - it kind of depends on their tyre prices too i guess
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