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Started cleaning my RS alloys

poon

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Sad I am, I know, but they are so prone to rot that I thought I had better put some protection on them. Started with the NSF, this wheel has started to craze, but its not too bad.

So wheel off and Zymol wheel cleaner, wd40 to get rid of tar, then dry and Sonus SPX1 to polish, ChemicalGuys Wheelguard (cheers G) x 2 coats, finished off with Zymol Titanium wax, tyres dressed with Zymol tyre dressing.

Also took the opportunity to clean and polish the wing liner and spray on Sonus Trim and Motorcote, I'll see how long it lasts?

Pics

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stu,

you really need to get out more ;)

she sure is a looker buddy, I am very jealous,

I have some peeling on my wheels, wonder if they would be covered under wtty for paintwork?


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 18 February 2007
stu,
you really need to get out more ;)
she sure is a looker buddy, I am very jealous,
I have some peeling on my wheels, wonder if they would be covered under wtty for paintwork?

You could join the class action being made against Porsche for the poor alloys. Most (if not all) the GT3RS owners have had no luck with Porsche GB on having wheels refurbed/replaced.

Anyway Daz you know you want them painted black :wink:

Migration info. Legacy thread was 118510
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 18 February 2007
stu,
you really need to get out more ;)
she sure is a looker buddy, I am very jealous,
I have some peeling on my wheels, wonder if they would be covered under wtty for paintwork?

I know, mind you I get out enough during the week!

She is definately a looker, pics don't do her justice. Funnily the main worry when I was getting it was that I wouldn't like the interior, but I love it, its just basic but somehow better? If that makes any sense!

Doubt very much your peeling wheels will be covered under warranty, the RS boys have even gone as far as solicitors letters, to no avail!

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Poon special indeed.

Did you pledge the inner arches? lol :wink:


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Elite Detailing on 18 February 2007Poon special indeed.
Did you pledge the inner arches? lol :wink:

No pledge this time, used Sonus Trim and Motorcote, we'll see how well it last?

I reckon WD40 is probably the best thing to use under the arches, my old man swears by it!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 118517
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by damianc4s on 18 February 2007

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 18 February 2007

stu,

you really need to get out more ;)

she sure is a looker buddy, I am very jealous,

I have some peeling on my wheels, wonder if they would be covered under wtty for paintwork?
You could join the class action being made against Porsche for the poor alloys. Most (if not all) the GT3RS owners have had no luck with Porsche GB on having wheels refurbed/replaced.Anyway Daz you know you want them painted black :wink:


how do Porsche weasel out of it?

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Looking nice mate - I can see why you are spending so much time cleaning it!

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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 18 February 2007
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by damianc4s on 18 February 2007
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 18 February 2007 stu,
you really need to get out more ;)
she sure is a looker buddy, I am very jealous,
I have some peeling on my wheels, wonder if they would be covered under wtty for paintwork?
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You could join the class action being made against Porsche for the poor alloys. Most (if not all) the GT3RS owners have had no luck with Porsche GB on having wheels refurbed/replaced.

Anyway Daz you know you want them painted black :wink:

how do Porsche weasel out of it?

Far too easy, denial is not just a river in Africa! Quite simply 'wear and tear'.

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Did you use a cloth....



or just lick it? :twisted:


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by nicola on 18 February 2007
Did you use a cloth....
 
or just lick it? :twisted:

Nic, was this post for me....... or Dave? :wink:

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Nice looking Stu. Best not to brake to keep the dust off them! :D

RS wheels? People are wasting their time/solicitors money sending letters to Porsche. They should send them to BBS who make them in the first place.

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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by oceancarrera on 18 February 2007
Nice looking Stu. Best not to brake to keep the dust off them! :D

RS wheels? People are wasting their time/solicitors money sending letters to Porsche. They should send them to BBS who make them in the first place.

That'll do a fat lot of good if BBS are insolvent?

Migration info. Legacy thread was 118598
 
So Poon, I guess you don't want the BBS then? They'll be collector's item soon!

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