R_Briggsy Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hi all, i will soon be getting some banded steels, and i have already decided the colour scheme im going with. Im wanting black centres with a red lip.But..Instead of just being sprayed i was wanting the red lip to be the same, or similar, to polished lips on other alloys. So basically i want a red polished lip.Do any of you know how i could acheive this? Iv been told anodizing but im unsure if you can anodize steel or not.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Polished wheels are bare metal, so there's no way of them being red and polished.Anodising, as you say, will give you the effect you're after, but I have no idea about anodising wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiny 77 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 You can pretty much anodise most things, it just depends on weather the place u take what your wanting anodised have the facilities to dip something the size of a wheel. I've been looking @ banded steels but the only thing that's putting me off is how are they going to effect handling. I love the look of steels but I'd be worried about how wide u have them done & weather if the tires will come off the rim when corning hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Right, yeah i gathered i couldnt have it polished, but wanted the polished look.So anodizing will work on the steels?I dont really know whiny, im not too fussed on speed as such, want more than my 1.2 corsa, but i mainly want to make it look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I thought only ally could be anodised properly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Sounds like you're right:Anodic films are most commonly applied to protect aluminium alloys, although processes also exist for titanium, zinc, magnesium, niobium, and tantalum. This process is not a useful treatment for iron or carbon steel because these metals exfoliate when oxidized; i.e. the iron oxide (also known as rust) flakes off, constantly exposing the underlying metal to corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I read similar to that on google, hence saying in my 1st post i wasnt sure.If you cannot anodize them, i dont suppose you guys know what i can do? Or will i just have to get them sprayed red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Powder coated ? Plated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Powder coating is what will get done if i cant get them like a polished red. May sound stupid but what is plating mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Google would have helped your lazy ass out but here goes...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Ahh right, sorry.I didnt know if i had to search for just plating, or if i had to search for steel plating ect, otherwise i would.I think ill just get them powdercoated tbh as i think plating will cost too much due to the size of the lips on my steels.Thanks for your help everyone, its much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 btw double coloured powdercoating isnt going to be cheap either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Yeah i know mate but i think it will be cheaper than getting them plated. Ill have to see though.Thanks for all your help mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosa_rory Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 didnt think that banded steelies were legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 show us where they are illegal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 them being illegal is a myth, theyre perfectly legal as long as they run true and are not a danger to other road users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) You can probably find red chrome effect paint to apply to plastic trims rings with an airbrush. (like those from the MK3 Golf GL)you'd need a lot of layers and a lot of wet and dry sanding in various grades to get it to look polished though.Another option is to buy some Chrome/ Stainless steel trim rings and spray them with a Tinted clear coat.(the tinted clear coat would need to be mixed and again applied with an air brush)HTH a bit mate. few more options atleast Edited January 4, 2011 by Jowey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 That would be n option jowey but paint/laquer just does nit adhere well to polished/shiny surfaces so before long it'll stonechip and start to lifta candy red powdercoat would sort of give the effect required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 paint/laquer just does not adhere well to polished/shiny surfaces so before long it'll stonechip and start to liftThat is a good point mate, something I didn't think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Briggsy Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Cheers guys given me a couple more things to think of.Btw what does HTH mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosa_rory Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 them being illegal is a myth, theyre perfectly legal as long as they run true and are not a danger to other road usersmy mate got prosecuted for having them on his passat! he didnt stand a chance in court there a big no no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 my mate got prosecuted for having them on his passat! he didnt stand a chance in court there a big no no!You find me which law states this?And what was he officially charged with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 an excert of this thread in which someone contacted vosa about the legailty of widened steel wheels and this was theyre replyDear Mr HiltonThere are no specific regulations in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended (C&U) relating to the type of work you propose.Regulation 100 of C&U does require that all parts fitted to a vehicle are not likely to cause a danger to the user of the vehicle or other road users. I have attached a copy of Regulation 100.Additionally, you will need to ensure that the wheels do not protrude from the wheel arches, or that modifications are made to the bodywork of the vehicle to ensure that the wheels do not protrude.Yours sincerelyname removedDfT - Transport Technology and StandardsRead more: http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=usetharch&action=display&thread=38105#ixzz1ANsdAjYk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 HTH = hope this helps. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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