new wheels for wifes beetle

[keith]

Picked up some used 18 inch alloys for the wives bug.

They were corroded, scratched and had a good even dose of curb rash.

I had the tyres removed, sent the wheels for chemical stripping....which did a fantastic job. Then I used an orbital vibro pad to remove the curb rash.
Then..powder painted thru the works line.....first in silver...then in clear coat powder.






Tyres next.

[Nij]

Might be my screen or the lighing on the pic but it looks a little dull to me. Like the style. I assume for a modern Beetle?

[keith]

I think its the picture....taken on my tablet.

They look Fab in the flesh.

Its an 04 bug

[keith]

maybe a better piccy

[Nij]

MUCH BETTER.

Look really nice, tho need pics of them fitted

[keith]

dont plan on getting tyres for a month...waiting for the salty roads to improve..

they are going on this....

[poshbuggers]

They look good Keith.

I see you are also posting on Evvo. I'm 'Noobee' on there.

Love the colour of your cab. It's going to look good on those wheels.

[keith]

They look good Keith.

I see you are also posting on Evvo. I'm 'Noobee' on there.

Love the colour of your cab. It's going to look good on those wheels.

hey...small world.

[Nij]

Whats Evvo?


I am not really a fan of the new Beetle - but the cab always makes me want one

[keith]

its a new beetle forum....just like this....but bug shaped.

[California Dreamin]

If you can get the wheels and tyres to me Keith (Nottingham) I can fit new valves/tyres and balance them for free...I owe you one.

Martin

[keith]

thats a nice offer Martin..thanks.

I think i will be buying / fitting new ones at my local place.

how come you have access to the machine ?

[California Dreamin]

I am what they term as a 'vocational' teacher in a secondary school specializing in Engineering and Motor Vehicle Technology. We have a purpose built workshop facility which includes tyre fitting and wheel balancing machines.
I'm in there tomorrow with 'Helga' fitting a new thermostat housing..

I must admit to be quite envious of you keith, having the facility to powder coat etc but I'm pretty lucky myself being able to use the School/college facilities when I like..obviously within reason.

Martin

[keith]

Ah....that must be a nice job....what a nice combination....sharing knowledge and talking about motors.


I'm pretty lucky to have access to a fair selection of state of the art cutting,folding,welding,painting,laser engraving gear.....

[California Dreamin]

Ah....that must be a nice job....what a nice combination....sharing knowledge and talking about motors.
.....

If only...most are little sh.its that don't want to be there.

Martin