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« on: December 21, 2006, 13:02:51 pm »
Hi guys,
i was just wondering; because i dont like the too shiny look from the new repro brm's; has anyone tried to make them less shiny and made them look like the original ones?

cheers, Peter
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2006, 13:56:52 pm »
Quote from: ruff on December 21, 2006, 13:02:51 pm
Hi guys,
i was just wondering; because i dont like the too shiny look from the new repro brm's; has anyone tried to make them less shiny and made them look like the original ones?

cheers, Peter

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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2006, 15:11:25 pm »
you take a shovel, and go to your garden, and apply the "rui"- method ! it really works !
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2006, 15:34:36 pm »
Or just use them alot, like one of my friends did...
Het bought the bare ones and painted them himself, less costs and better results Cool
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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2006, 14:45:33 pm »
but what do I have to do to make repro berms look like the real ones? I thought of polishing the spokes and the outer lip, but what kind of black paint was used for the black parts? was it mat or semi-gloss? any ideas? what kind of lug nuts?

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2006, 15:21:36 pm »
i really like the weathered look like paul rui;kinda grey and not shiny
i thought his were real brm s
putting them in salty water could give that look maybe?

cheers, Peter

btw i just ordered some parts for my engine..hope they will be here soon Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2006, 15:40:53 pm »
yes off course paul rui's are real ones...
but you can give any wheel his treatment ! polluted water ... salt ... brakefluid ... and then bury them in your garden for a year of two. (just be carefull that the police don't fine you in the harbour of oslo, getting that polluted water woehahaha !!!)
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2006, 16:15:45 pm »
jelle, do you have more pics of that car?

i've seen it on one of the belgian blogs, looks nice!!!!  Cool
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2006, 16:22:40 pm »
A guy a couple of years ago told me that black shoe polish works to make the repops look more authentic.
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« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2006, 18:13:04 pm »
Here are some more pics of that car...
It's getting a bit of a mechanical revamp at the moment, more pics will follow at my blog...
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« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2006, 18:34:33 pm »
Quote from: Luftkraft on December 22, 2006, 14:45:33 pm
but what do I have to do to make repro berms look like the real ones? I thought of polishing the spokes and the outer lip, but what kind of black paint was used for the black parts? was it mat or semi-gloss? any ideas? what kind of lug nuts?



Only paint will not do it!!! You should use some of these aswell... Wink

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« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2006, 19:29:56 pm »
what are those inserts for frank?

thanks jelle!! what kind of revamp?
this is the pic i have:
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« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2006, 19:47:47 pm »
The turbo engine should finally be installed by EBI next year... the pic comes from my blog! Grin
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2006, 07:05:48 am »
Quote from: Frank LUX on December 22, 2006, 18:34:33 pm
Quote from: Luftkraft on December 22, 2006, 14:45:33 pm
but what do I have to do to make repro berms look like the real ones? I thought of polishing the spokes and the outer lip, but what kind of black paint was used for the black parts? was it mat or semi-gloss? any ideas? what kind of lug nuts?



Only paint will not do it!!! You should use some of these aswell... Wink

Frank
Hey Frank who made your Spacers I need some for some 8 spokes I have Let me Know Thanks Shubee
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2006, 08:16:18 am »
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on December 23, 2006, 07:05:48 am
Quote from: Frank LUX on December 22, 2006, 18:34:33 pm
Quote from: Luftkraft on December 22, 2006, 14:45:33 pm
but what do I have to do to make repro berms look like the real ones? I thought of polishing the spokes and the outer lip, but what kind of black paint was used for the black parts? was it mat or semi-gloss? any ideas? what kind of lug nuts?



Only paint will not do it!!! You should use some of these aswell... Wink

Frank
Hey Frank who made your Spacers I need some for some 8 spokes I have Let me Know Thanks Shubee

Hi Shubee,

One of the Guys I'm working with at the office has a friend who made them for me....

I have 60 of them but they're all booked allready and don't know if i can get some more....

Frank
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« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2006, 05:42:55 am »
Frank can you check for me thanks shubee
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