Beaubot 4 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Cheers Jason, ive tried the upside down pump nozzle, unfortunately it didnt help. Im going to get into the inner guard and check the breather valve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Wouldn't normally consider polishing the lips on a one-piece wheel but saw these on eBay and think they look pretty decent. Thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Not sure what you mean, Dave? Entire lip is polished on those. Perhaps the photograph makes it looks as though it's not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 would a slightly darker centre look better to contrast the polished lip? (it does look nice already though) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 I hear you re: contrast but I really don't like dark wheels. If I did it, it would be as per the picture - with the centres painted the original light silver - or not at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Better get the new iphone 6 plus! 5.5" screen. For what? $1500?? Lol. Apple. Lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Which one is it? Im using the note 2 (like 5.9" so its pretty big. Getting a bit annoyed with it sometimes but its got its uses. Ok way off topic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Yeah... Enough already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 But back on topic! The mpars look awesome with polished lips. Do it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Those lips look mighty fine, would look great against the black too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 I had them polished on the e34 m5 rims...looked great clean (with out the throwing stars) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 how would one go about getting that done???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Most wheel refurbishers should be able to do it, Andy. Just require some hand polishing on the rim and careful masking and painting on the centres. Am guessing you'd need to clear coat the whole thing to avoid the paint chipping a long the mask line where the polished lip begins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) I used a place on Barry's point road, they actually machined the lips, the lips were rooted. Didn't clear it because it made them dull so used autosol to keep them Edited September 10, 2014 by beemn 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 They look good, Milan. Ideally, I'd like mine machined then polished (so you can't see any machining lines but you get the even machined finish). My old BBS RSIIs had a polished lip - not machined - and you could see the dimples but it was very shiny! Also wasn't clear coated but was a separate lip so easy not to damage the centre paint. Did you have any problems with the autosol wearing the paint round the edges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 by machined, do you mean spun on a lathe and take the surface off? and then polish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Yep. You can leave it machined (like a lot if modern wheels) and you'll see and feel the very thin grooves from the lathe on the lip. Polishing gives a perfectly smooth finish. Edited September 10, 2014 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Ahh wheel polishing. Fun times!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) They look good, Milan. Ideally, I'd like mine machined then polished (so you can't see any machining lines but you get the even machined finish). My old BBS RSIIs had a polished lip - not machined - and you could see the dimples but it was very shiny! Also wasn't clear coated but was a separate lip so easy not to damage the centre paint. Did you have any problems with the autosol wearing the paint round the edges? I didn't have too many issues with the autosol on the paint. Biggest issue was water ponding on the lips and staining it. I didn't want to spend anymore than I had to on the rims, after all it was a race car and clear coat is sooooo heavy! Also with a good size dish (these were staggered fitment) were prone to stones hitting them....easier to polish than pay to re-clear Edited September 10, 2014 by beemn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 For polished lips, regular applications of a wheel sealant will help prevent water spots oxidising the finish. Poor boys' brand do a very good product : http://poorboys.myshopify.com/collections/poorboys-world-wheel-and-tyre-care/products/poorboys-world-wheel-sealant I've been using this stuff on my recently re-shadow chromed wheels, it makes cleaning off brake dust a breeze! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Sweet... Just got to find someone who can do a good job of the M pars that I can afford! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 For polished lips, regular applications of a wheel sealant will help prevent water spots oxidising the finish. Poor boys' brand do a very good product : http://poorboys.myshopify.com/collections/poorboys-world-wheel-and-tyre-care/products/poorboys-world-wheel-sealant I've been using this stuff on my recently re-shadow chromed wheels, it makes cleaning off brake dust a breeze! Also use this, think you put me on to it. Very good investment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Also use this, think you put me on to it. Very good investment! Smells like watermelon lollies too.. mmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 14, 2014 I used a place on Barry's point road, they actually machined the lips, the lips were rooted. Didn't clear it because it made them dull so used autosol to keep them Brugar Engineering? Bruce reckons he can machine and polish the lips and leave the centre paint intact (which is in good nick) so has given me a great quote!! Far cheaper than a full repaint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 14, 2014 Protip: coat bare metal with canuba wax layers to retain polished look. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
