Chrome Wheels and BFG Muds

AlexD333 · 16-02-2015, 16:13

Ok, this will be the juicy picture thread of my 33's to go on.

I picked up the Chrome wheels from Sir Banshee on Sunday, £50 quid for the lot, they looked a little tatty but not as bad as I had suspected.

Since this morning at work our valeter has been going at them!

Needless to say they are not as new, but getting pretty close, alot of the buried in rust and grime has been removed!

Definately a bargain from Banshee, he might wanna resell them at £50 each

I will snap some pictures soon to let you guys have a look.

The 33" KM2's should arrive at the tyre place tomorrow, then its just a case of getting them fitted.

ONE PROBLEM I might have is the wheel nuts, as I had to bin the original ones for my alloys that I have now... Dont suppose anyone has a spare 24 wheels nuts sitting around

AlexD333 · 16-02-2015, 17:40

OK, I owe the valater some love...

Hes been along time on them, hes brought them up pretty well Banshee will tell you!

WOOHOO.

Banshee · 16-02-2015, 18:07

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

OK, I owe the valater some love...

Hes been along time on them, hes brought them up pretty well Banshee will tell you!

WOOHOO.

Wow!!!!!!!!

Wish I'd have kept them now

AlexD333 · 16-02-2015, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Wow!!!!!!!!

Wish I'd have kept them now

Took alot of elbow grease and truck wash soaking!!

Fez_uk · 16-02-2015, 18:25

I hate chrome!

Sweety · 16-02-2015, 18:51

So you'll be painting them black next week then Alex

makeitfit · 16-02-2015, 18:53

Quick dip in powder coat satin black mmmm

AlexD333 · 16-02-2015, 22:16

Actually this may be tricky as they are chrome plated, problem is the spray wont stick. Even getting the chrome plating off will be tricky

I'm in no hurry, they will be covered in mud.

makeitfit · 16-02-2015, 22:23

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Actually this may be tricky as they are chrome plated, problem is the spray wont stick. Even getting the chrome plating off will be tricky

I'm in no hurry, they will be covered in mud.

A quick blast with shot blast gun

Blocky10 · 16-02-2015, 22:59

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

A quick blast with shot blast gun

Or just a shot gun

AlexD333 · 16-02-2015, 23:00

Think I'm gonna leave em and see what they look like.

Might paint em tango orange

elty001 · 17-02-2015, 00:10

Got a chrome silver powder in at work you could do your bumpers in for the full bling look

Second terrano I bought had chrome steelies on just like them you have bought.
First job was paint the dish black as it was badly rusted up.
Left the centre chrome. Looked nice I thought.

AlexD333 · 17-02-2015, 07:11

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Originally Posted by elty001

Got a chrome silver powder in at work you could do your bumpers in for the full bling look

Second terrano I bought had chrome steelies on just like them you have bought.
First job was paint the dish black as it was badly rusted up.
Left the centre chrome. Looked nice I thought.

I guess you didn't use a paintbrush and hammerite? That would be my plan

peeps at work told me the paint wont stick to the chrome.

elty001 · 17-02-2015, 07:50

As there was more rust than chrome I just sanded them down and used a special primer for chrome made by international paints.
Lasted a good few years

Fez_uk · 17-02-2015, 10:04

There will be new rules for wales laning trips, only 1 piece of chrome is allowed.

16-02-2015, 16:13	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Chrome Wheels and BFG Muds Ok, this will be the juicy picture thread of my 33's to go on. I picked up the Chrome wheels from Sir Banshee on Sunday, £50 quid for the lot, they looked a little tatty but not as bad as I had suspected. Since this morning at work our valeter has been going at them! Needless to say they are not as new, but getting pretty close, alot of the buried in rust and grime has been removed! Definately a bargain from Banshee, he might wanna resell them at £50 each I will snap some pictures soon to let you guys have a look. The 33" KM2's should arrive at the tyre place tomorrow, then its just a case of getting them fitted. ONE PROBLEM I might have is the wheel nuts, as I had to bin the original ones for my alloys that I have now... Dont suppose anyone has a spare 24 wheels nuts sitting around

16-02-2015, 17:40	#2
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	OK, I owe the valater some love... Hes been along time on them, hes brought them up pretty well Banshee will tell you! WOOHOO.

16-02-2015, 18:25	#5
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I hate chrome!

16-02-2015, 18:51	#6
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	So you'll be painting them black next week then Alex

16-02-2015, 18:53	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Quick dip in powder coat satin black mmmm

16-02-2015, 22:16	#8
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Actually this may be tricky as they are chrome plated, problem is the spray wont stick. Even getting the chrome plating off will be tricky I'm in no hurry, they will be covered in mud.

16-02-2015, 23:00	#11
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Think I'm gonna leave em and see what they look like. Might paint em tango orange

17-02-2015, 00:10	#12
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Got a chrome silver powder in at work you could do your bumpers in for the full bling look Second terrano I bought had chrome steelies on just like them you have bought. First job was paint the dish black as it was badly rusted up. Left the centre chrome. Looked nice I thought.

17-02-2015, 07:50	#14
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	As there was more rust than chrome I just sanded them down and used a special primer for chrome made by international paints. Lasted a good few years

17-02-2015, 10:04	#15
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	There will be new rules for wales laning trips, only 1 piece of chrome is allowed.