Samanferr10 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I always look up to guys (inc girls) on here who does their own jobs, i always wish i could do it but never have the confidence to try..Today i did I bought a set of what i am told to be mk2 scirocco wheels, "original G60's" some say, or similar to new G60's but with circles instead of D shape holes.2 were still in silver a little rusty, and 2 painted black.I sanded them down by hand not really to get the paint off but just to scrub them hoping for more hold for the primer to stick to and to get rid of any rust.I then sprayed them with primer, got around 3 coats on each rim with a 500ml canI managed to get 2 coats of my chosen colour but that was all for today but when i finish them off tomorrow ill upload those pics and the finished look..I must say i am pretty proud of how they turned out they look like they are coming along nicely, and to anyone who thinks it may be too difficult if i can do it anyone can. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFox Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Looking good dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 so after all of this i said i got a couple of coats of my chosen colour on. I left them inside to dry for a few days.And tonight topped it up with the lacquer. I got about 2 good coats on each.And here they are Now i just cant wait to get them on !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benters Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 good work ! i expect you feel really pleased with your efforts ? and rightly so. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Top work fella! I'm hopefully getting some G60's soon so I might have a go at this with my old wheels before a do the g60's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very pleased and I'd do it again, this was the first time I've ever sprayed anything and they look great.. I mean close up not perfect but good enough for what I paid for the paint compared to paying someone else.Ill be sure to follow up with a pic when they are on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Deffinately chose the right colourURL=http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/samanferr10/media/image_zps1e2d4ae1.jpg.html] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Looks good, nice work and probably a load of lessons learnt at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuPea1390 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Top job, its always a great feeling when you do the work yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benters Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 looking good. . . what next spray girl ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) I don't have anything to spray I'm afraid :/ lol I did remove my side strips but for the second time in 2 month of owning this car it's having gearbox problems Edited July 13, 2013 by Samanferr10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwlup0 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Just make sure you re-torque/tighten the wheel nuts in about 30ish miles, the paint on the stud wholes will crack and will just need a torque(: 110nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benters Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 hey Samanferr. . . .bummer on the gearbox, is it not engaging, difficult gearchage, popping out of gear ?? someone on the site might be able to help you, could it be the clutch and the known pedal box problem ???On the side strips, i may be joining you on this job, both passenger and drivers side are starting to come away and i always catch themwhen cleaning the car. . . good luck with the job, i have seen varying degree's of success at removing these, i guess the thing is to take your time. . . but again there is a thread or 'how to on her' . . . good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Oh that's something well done, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I think it's the synchros themselves yeah jumps out of 5th and jumps back and forth in 4th.. Had a new clutch with gearbox change so shouldn't be that and my pedal box doesn't look like there's any signs of that..It was easy enough I've done it before auto glym tar and glue remover works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danyutz Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 14" steelies mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Well done!Nice to see some round holes for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benters Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 looks good. . . job for me shortly, after a few minor spray bits here and there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanferr10 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Danyutz yeah 14" original g60's or passat winters no one can ever find the answer lol Silver! And Yeah the arguments I've started over round holes and D shape holes being original or just winters but i dont care lol but I actually took them off an old scirocco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Original G60s have round holes. When they were discontinued, there was a redirect put on the VW catalogue which points to Passat winters.Like the GTI alloy bonnet; they've stopped manufacturing it, but the catalogue still lists it, but in reality it's a redirect to a standard Lupo bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 These get to me more and more, it looks so classic with certain lows. Must pay a visit to scrappers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Where could I pick my self a set of these up from? and how much would it dent my bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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