m12aak Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hi all, I've recently bought some bronze OG TE37's for my white TT6, and I'm torn as to which colour to go, as they've got kerb rash, so will need a refurb. I've contacted a local wheel refurb company and got a quote of about £500 to the original colour (they claim they can replicate the original anodized colour) or alternatively, I could get them powder coated gloss white for about £240. I think either colour will look good, I was just wondering what people's opinions are, bearing in mind it'll be going on a stock TT6 facelift (no OEM body kit). Also, if anyone's interested, the specs are: 18x8.5+30 18x9.5+35 Cheers, Izaak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hi Izaak, First off, nice purchase! Lovely wheels these. Colour choice is a rough one and should really be down to personal choice, but for what it’s worth, I actually think a nice gloss black would go well on these against your stock white bodied TT6. Not sure on white, but original colour works as well. Not sure if anyone can mock you up some examples with the different colours? Sometimes helps to see it before you spend the cash. Whatever you decide, I’m sure they will look stunning mate! All the best, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hi Izaak, First off, nice purchase! Lovely wheels these. Colour choice is a rough one and should really be down to personal choice, but for what it’s worth, I actually think a nice gloss black would go well on these against your stock white bodied TT6. Not sure on white, but original colour works as well. Not sure if anyone can mock you up some examples with the different colours? Sometimes helps to see it before you spend the cash. Whatever you decide, I’m sure they will look stunning mate! All the best, Pete Hi Pete, Thanks, I'm really pleased with them, and they should be a decent size/fitment for when I go BPU in the future. I was thinking about black, but it always seems (to me at least) that with black wheels they get lost into the arches, so I've stayed away from the really dark colours in the past. The reason I was thinking white was because my other car came with white Volks when I bought it (and I had them refurbed in white again), and quite like how they went with the car. (pic for context ) That's definitely a great idea to have them mocked up in different colours, I'll look into that. Thanks very much for offering your opinion and helpful suggestions! Izaak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.gill Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hello OP, Just to give you an idea. Had both white and bronze color scheme on white and honestly, it boils down to preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I was looking at gold wheels for mine, but I have more pressing things that need purchasing at the moment. Maybe I have bad taste. I don't like white on white so I'd go with the original colour, bet they'll look nice once fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hello OP, Just to give you an idea. Had both white and bronze color scheme on white and honestly, it boils down to preference. https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/190.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/191.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/192.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/193.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/194.jpg /QUOTE] Thanks for the photos, they are very helpful [emoji1417] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 I was looking at gold wheels for mine, but I have more pressing things that need purchasing at the moment. Maybe I have bad taste. I don't like white on white so I'd go with the original colour, bet they'll look nice once fitted. Thanks, and I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeysteve Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Hello OP, Just to give you an idea. Had both white and bronze color scheme on white and honestly, it boils down to preference. https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/190.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/191.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/192.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/193.jpghttps://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2020/04/194.jpg /QUOTE] sorry to hijack but what wheels and spec are the bronze wheels in your photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 What you doing with those bronze wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 sorry to hijack but what wheels and spec are the bronze wheels in your photo? No worries, hope you manage to find out the info for yours (lovely car btw), if they don’t reply you could also drop them a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 What you doing with those bronze wheels I recently bought them, they need a refurb so I was after people’s opinions on the colour I should get them in, as I’m torn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I dont think i'd spend £500 on getting them anodised, so many colours available in powder coat these days and at least half the cost if not more depending who does them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I'll put this here to help you choose https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.gill Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 For the white Supra with the bronze wheels above, the specs are :- Miro wheels (model 398) (strong and really lightweight) tested a few times on the track, and its holding up real good. 18x9.5 +34 245/35 18x10.5 +20 265/35 You could go broader tyres on the front and back. I like a little stretch, hence the current look. However, I am pretty sure you will be able to install one or two step broader tires. Only my rears are rolled. No rubbing unless high speed dips on the freeway, (minor, I can live with it.) Very respectfully, Rishi Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 I dont think i'd spend £500 on getting them anodised, so many colours available in powder coat these days and at least half the cost if not more depending who does them I'll put this here to help you choose https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors Thanks, £500 was the quote to get them powder coated! I think it came to be so expensive because they were going to powder coat them a base colour, paint bronze and then finish with a matte powder coat lacquer (to replicate the original anodized finish). I think the only reason I'd go with this option is to then be able to (theoretically) have the original rays bronze centre caps with the wheels. But you're right, it is pretty steep, so I'll probably go for a close powder coat match instead for 1/2 the price and sort else something out for centre caps. Cheers, Izaak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) £500 to powder coat them is nuts to be honest Speak to Ibrar at Speedwells Edited April 27, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 £500 to powder coat them is nuts to be honest Speak to Ibrar at Speedwells Ok will do, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 If I’m not too late to the party what about shadow chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 If I’m not too late to the party what about shadow chrome? You’re definitely not too late, never thought about that or even knew that’s what that colour was called! Thats quite nice actually, definitely another one I’ll consider, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 No worries, if you are looking for a decent price and service these guys - https://spitandpolish.co.uk/ do an amazing job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 No worries, if you are looking for a decent price and service these guys - https://spitandpolish.co.uk/ do an amazing job. Cheers - unfortunately, it's a bit far from me but thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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