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Author:  Oxfordshire Panther [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:49 am ]
Post subject:  Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
I spent many happy previous hours in the Christmas holiday working on my Cup-2 alloys, and the transformation is now complete.
I bought the car recently with matt-blacked wheels; they are in great condition but just a colour I could not bear on a black 928!

I decided to go for a Mirror Chrome type paint finish, which would be inexpensive and hopefully last a couple of years before I can go for a complete professional refurbishment. After some research I bought some "Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome" spray paint from the USA - inexpensive but did take 6 weeks to arrive. Worth the wait though.

I also bought some Humbrol model paints and detail painted the Porsche badges on each centre cap, these look much better now and finish off the look.
Pictures below before and after! What do you all think?
It will be interesting to see how durable this finish lasts with brake dust & cleaning etc....but at least I can bear to look at the wheels now!

Now just bring on Spring time :D

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Author:  Waylander [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
That looks sooooo much better, not a fan of black wheels anyway, dark cars need the contrast of some bright wheels or they just look like a black blob.

Very nice job they really bring the car up, well done
Author:  cococola [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
So much nicer in silver rather than the black, I always think the full black look makes the wheels look dirty.
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 6:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Hi :)

I keep thinking about having mine done in Chrome but not sure if it would be too much, ???

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All the best Brett :)
Author:  briggy [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Waylander wrote:
That looks sooooo much better, not a fan of black wheels anyway, dark cars need the contrast of some bright wheels or they just look like a black blob.

Very nice job they really bring the car up, well done


+1. My daily drive is black, with black wheels and I hate it. Wheels in for refurb as I type.

Cheers,
Bryan
Author:  cococola [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
The chrome car makes me think of the top gear car that was made of alloy sheets :shock: :shock:
Author:  Oxfordshire Panther [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Wow I think that chrome 928 looks incredible!
Not sure I could live with my own reflection in it though...
Is it really your car Brett?
How is the interior?
Author:  MichaelW944 [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
That chrome car looks hideous.
Author:  sam [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Nah Brett, think your blue wheels really set off the car :wink:
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Digi944 wrote:
That chrome car looks hideous.


Hi :)

Thanks :)

All the best Brett :)
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
sam wrote:
Nah Brett, think your blue wheels really set off the car :wink:


Hi Steve :)

Ta, as you have seen the 928 that means something :)

Besides which I wouldnt want to stand out too much ...

All the best Brett :)
Author:  stratfordshark [ Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
The silver wheels look excellent - really transforms whole car. I remember you were unhappy with the black look when I met you (and your son?) at Merry Miller I think.

Great detail work on centre caps too. I would have made a real mess of those!

Adrian
Author:  briggy [ Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Digi944 wrote:
That chrome car looks hideous.


Normally I'd agree, but then again, I'd never have a yellow car either. However, if I owned say a Lamborghini, then yellow would be fantastic. My point is that when a car stands out anyway (i.e. nitrous powered, 200mph etc), then you actually need something eye catching for the exterior, so chrome is just the job.

All just subjective opinions of course!

Cheers,
Bryan
Author:  Oxfordshire Panther [ Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Cheers Adrian, your memory is excellent. I'm much happier with the look of the car now!
The centre caps wasnt such a bad job actually inside on a wet cold day with the correct tiny model painting brushes and tins of gold, red & black paint.

Fitted a new DAB Sony stereo today, all good, just need to save up a bit for a Paul Anderson service next month, then bring on Springtime 8) 8)
Author:  kenthepipe [ Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Porsche 928 Cup-2 Alloys Transformation!
Amazing finish from an aerosol, (if that,s what it was ?) and 100% better than the awful black finish.
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