White 1.9 Speedlines

[Subby 0]

I was always in the mindset that my mi16 was going to look 100% standard from the outside, minus some lowering/brakes etc.

 

But this look is really growing on me, and wondered whether it would be worthwhile, as im about to get a 2nd set of speedlines refurbed.

 

Just wanted other opinions !

 

 

or standard

 

 

Cheers!

[trialster 0]

i have a black 309 gti and im in the same redicament!

 

refurbing my wheels at the moment but not got the the colour stage yet!!

[jimistdt 1]

Did you do that with Photoshop? Thats really good.

 

I like the white ones but I would say that. Im waiting for mine coming back that colour

 

 

Jimi

[M_R_205 5 1 Cars]

White, looks awsome!

 

Im not sure wther to go black or white on my cherry red, after seeing this probably white

[Subby 0]

white it is! Cheers guys. Just wanted to make sure it wasnt a barry thing to do.

 

Yea just slapped the brightness and contrast up in CS3. Much better ways of doing it but i only wanted a quick idea!

Edited August 22, 2008 by Subby

[projectpug 0]

Ive got white on my red 205, only problem is keeping them clean its a rel nightmare on this front.

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

i agree, they wont stay white for long!!!

[Para 82 2 Cars]

You all like white now as they look nice fresh and clean, they will not stay like that for a long, 1 - 2 hours of good breaking will make them nice and dirrtyy

 

I will go for standard colour after refurbishment, it will make them nice chrome shiny. I did that with mine and I'm not regreting. In those few shiny days they will be shiny as monkey ass, you will not get that effect with white alloys.

 

cheers mike

[Fox 3]

I've got a white set on the 106, I like them!

 

 

I've gone for a gun metal colour on the 205 (miami)

Edited August 22, 2008 by Fox

[Tom Fenton 1,526]

I personally do not like the 205 1900 wheels in any colour other than the standard silver, I'm not even especially keen on the goodwood wheels.

 

But its your car, so if you like white wheels then have them painted white!

[platty 1]

I like the white wheels. Keep them polished and waxed up, and when they do get dirty, you'll be able to clean the dust off easily

[projectpug 0]

I wax mine but ds3000's still create soo much hot brake dust that it bites into the finish. If i spend a hour on eacy wheel with T cut/wax it uually brings them up like new but it is a bit tiresome.

[evojay71 0]

1900 alloys look well nice in white,getting mine done to go on my red 19 which look the muts nuts too!!!

[trialster 0]

i have primered my wheels this evening. the white is going on tomorow

[S13Nick 0]

I've got a white set on the 106, I like them!

 

 

I've gone for a gun metal colour on the 205 (miami)

 

by any chance were u in malvern a few months back i recognise this car!

 

white on a black car!

Edited August 22, 2008 by S13Nick

[Para 82 2 Cars]

 

nice and shiny

[Retro Pug 0 1 Cars]

I have white wheels and yes they do get dirty, but never take too long to sort out.

 

When you've finished the painting process really polish them up with a good quality polish and wax. Then apply three coats of 'Poorboys' wheel sealant.

 

It will not stop the brake dust build up but does stop it realy sticking.....

[MerlinGTI 3]

white speedlines + black gti = win \o/

[westy 0]

I've got white wheels on my Sorrento 1.9.

 

They look great, but they're a c*nt to keep clean

[timb1046 1]

i have whites on my 1.9 and love them, i think they contrast the black amazingly, im going to get them powdercoated after the winter though as i dont rate my spraying. they look good until you get up close!

[jtek 0]

Personally I don't like white speedlines on the darker coloured cars, they just stand out too much, but I do know plenty of people who are big fans, it's not so bad when they have a bit of brake dust on them

[trialster 0]

go for white

 

i've just finished the ones on my black 309 gti and they look great

[jimistdt 1]

With regards to the brake dust issue, has anybody seen those plastic dishes that fit inside the wheel in front of the disc? Are they any good? Will they fit a 205?

 

 

The downside to them is with an open alloy you can't see the disc or caliper, on the Speedlines its not too much of an problem as I see it.

 

Jimi

[Subby 0]

thanks again for the input guys.

 

Im going to go for white.

 

Purely as ive got a set of standard colour speedlines already refurbed for my 8v gti, so ill have both to choose from.

 

[Para 82 2 Cars]

Let us know when you will finish, i would like to see the pics before and after cheers