Hi

I'm not a fan of the chrome finish to the wheels on my new toy, so it's going to have them changed to black. As they are chromed, I'm taking the spare in first to make sure it works ok before committing to the full set of 5.

The place I'm using is a small local place and they can't store my car while it's without wheels. So what do others do when they have to take all four wheels off? Will it be ok on axle stands for a week?

Or does anyone in the North Somerset area have a set they can lend me for a week in exchange for some beer tokens??

Cheers
FD

I used Phoenix wheels near St Brendans Collage. £50 a wheel including fitting tyre and balancing. they can keep yours over night behind locked gates if it helps.
They said they can powder coat anything so I guess you don't need to worry?

Are they "Ball polished" with a laqueur?

I bought a set almost new with some lacquer spiders under the laquer, so I decided to get my wheels refinished with a "Chrome" finish, looks like a dull polished aluminium, description doesn't reflect how good they look

They suit my Buckingham blue colour, Can get some pics if you want to see. Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

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@FD

I have a set of wheels u can use in the meantime. Pm me.

Pm sent 👍

Couple of places I've got quotes from both think mine are chrome which adds to the cost of prep unfortunately.

I have the same wheels

Look good to me! Not sure black will work........ Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

Update:
I finally found a time when I didn't need the car for a week so off came the wheels and onto supports the car went.
I used a local company (not sure if forum rules allow me to post details and price but pm me if you are looking for an enamalling company in North Somerset) and I have to say I'm impressed with the result.

Not the best photo due to low light tonight so I'll try to get a better photo this weekend

Personally I don't think they do the car any favours, but it's yours to do with as you choose.  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

I really like it
Was never keen on that wheel style, especially with that body colour - but the black and grey goes really well I think.

Cheers.

Difficult to get a good photo as I haven't parked anywhere with the sun behind me, but this one is slightly clearer than the last.

Happy to accept that this combination appeals to some and not others... it's certainly a huge improvement on the pitted and corroded chrome they had before 👍