Flyer
MB Enthusiast
Picked up a set of 17" staggered alloys off a 209 CLK500 last week (the reason for the Windsor trip). They were supposed to have been "as new", with delivery mileage only. Unfortunately, after I had left the seller's house, I noticed this (they were in black cotton bags, presumably what his Brabus alloys had come in:
More than a little gobsmacked . He has acknowledged that the damage was done before I picked them up and has offered to pay for the repairs. They were refurbed last week at Pro Clean in Prescot (not entirely happy with the refurb, but that's another story!)
Anyway, here's how they look on my 208 (hoping to take better pictures at Bala at the weekend):
Shude, you weren't far off!
I'm made up with them. Definite improvement on the standard alloys (which had corroded badly) and makes the car look loads better. Only problem is I now have Michelin Pilot Sports and not the brilliant Goodyear F1s that are on my old alloys (now relegated to winter use). Will have to see how they handle, but fairly impressed so far.
Got a bonus with my insurers, Norwich Union. As they are Merc alloys, no extra charge. Yes! :bannana: My brake calipers now need painting, but after spending several hours on Saturday with a wire brush on them, I may leave that for a while .
Cheers
Andrew
More than a little gobsmacked . He has acknowledged that the damage was done before I picked them up and has offered to pay for the repairs. They were refurbed last week at Pro Clean in Prescot (not entirely happy with the refurb, but that's another story!)
Anyway, here's how they look on my 208 (hoping to take better pictures at Bala at the weekend):
Shude, you weren't far off!
I'm made up with them. Definite improvement on the standard alloys (which had corroded badly) and makes the car look loads better. Only problem is I now have Michelin Pilot Sports and not the brilliant Goodyear F1s that are on my old alloys (now relegated to winter use). Will have to see how they handle, but fairly impressed so far.
Got a bonus with my insurers, Norwich Union. As they are Merc alloys, no extra charge. Yes! :bannana: My brake calipers now need painting, but after spending several hours on Saturday with a wire brush on them, I may leave that for a while .
Cheers
Andrew