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Landiroamer



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ad210358 wrote:
don't waste your money on the Herbert's who come to you and spray them, .


Ah yes, like Mike Brewer used on wheeler dealers for some BMW M3 wheels, sprayed silver all over and ruined them instead of having the silver AND machine polished rims and highlights.

He said wow dont they look fantastic as well Rolling Eyes

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Mav71



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ad210358 wrote:
Might be the camera playing tricks, but they look like Shadow Chromes, possibly refurbed but without the Shadow Question


These are normally shadow chrome, but very early on, LR offered the same wheel in normal silver.

Andymuggwump wrote:
Is it possible to have alloys referbed with a shadow chrome finish?
If so, anybody reccomend a good wheel referbisher in the Lincoln or Newark area?


Yep, it is easy. My 20's were silver and now they are shadow chrome. They were done by Belmont metal finishing in Old Dalby near to Melton Mowbray. So only about 25 minutes south of Newark.

The process is simple. The wheels are painted gloss black first, then a chrome paint (not high power silver) is applied over the top, then lacquered.

npinks wrote:
don't think you can powder coat shaddow chrome finish?

unless the base coat can be, then the silver lacquer on top


Your right you can't. Its a wet paint process. Powder coating on wheels is a terrible idea. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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Andymuggwump



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thanks Mav71 that's a massive help. can you remember what they charged you per wheel?

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Mav71



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I don't know what you'd be charged to be honest as I had 3 sets done at once, so it was a little cheaper. But they are not expensive. Give them a bell. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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jagolding



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I had mine fully refurbished recently. Cost 65 + VAT each, and had all 5 done. Colour & gloss matching shadow chrome can be difficult so if you can afford it do them together.

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