108s ready for spring..... who else has bronze shoes?

Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:15 pm

After many months sat in the garage the 108's finally went in to get refurbished and tarted up for spring, photos below, but i'm super pleased with how they turned out!

Work carried out by Olly @ The Wheel Specialist in Fareham, excellent service and workmanship. First time i have used them but would highly recommend them.

Thanks also to W63 and Calps for the inspiration, can we start a bronze shoe crew now?

So far we have:
W63
Calps
idej_z4
Zedebee
Barty
AveZ4coop

If there's anyone else out there who also has bronze rims please share some photos, i have an itch that needs scratching!

BeeEmm · Post by **BeeEmm** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:36 pm

They look lovely. Plenty of time to get them waxed or carbon coated.

Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:27 pm

Thanks, that’s a good shout actually! Any tried and tested recommendations?

Joycey · Post by **Joycey** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:39 pm

Wow they're pretty!

hasel5 · Post by **hasel5** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:57 pm

Liking them a lot

Iam in Southampton so not far do you know any Detailers down this way ?

Thanks Nick

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:02 pm

Mine are dark copper (so kinda bronze).

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BeeEmm · Post by **BeeEmm** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:26 pm

Phippy wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:27 pm Thanks, that’s a good shout actually! Any tried and tested recommendations?

You may get a few recommendations and a lot of people prefer Gtechniq C5. I have used two types of ceramic coating one of them the C5 and two wax. The wax is better in my opinion, is easier to apply and will last for 12 months. This is what I used on the last two cars. https://www.polishangel.co.uk/collectio ... -wheel-wax

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:27 pm

Yes! Aargh, where’s a car picture when you need it?

W63 · Post by **W63** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:59 pm

Hi Phippy, they look really good

I like the way you have achieved the two tones with the extra lacquer on the rims.

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:24 pm

Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:34 pm

hasel5 afraid not - but if you find one i'd been keen to know how it turns out.

idej_z4 they count and look great on a lovely colour zed! I take it its not a standard colour?

BeeEmm thanks, i will take a look into the wax, have plenty of time to decide but it would be a shame to mess them up by not taking the extra step to protect them

Zedebee your'e such a tease

i can see just enough of the car to make it it's either monoco blue or carbon schwarrts? Would be nice to see a full pic if you find one.

W63 cheers mate, they originally had a diamond cut rim which i wanted to try and replicate somehow, feel this was the closed i could get and it really sets the rim off nicely.

Tbf i cant stop looking at them haha

Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:35 pm

hahaha you must have known i was going to ask!! Looks epic against the dark colour!

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:02 pm

Phippy wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:35 pm hahaha you must have known i was going to ask!! Looks epic against the dark colour!

Assuming that’s directed at me! Monaco Blue as per signature.

The bizarre thing is the MV1s looked absolutely terrible in silver (to be fair It was a crusty old set I got for for peanuts), but they look really quite good in bronze. In my opinion, of course.

You can add whoever bought Inkey$’s car to your list if they are on the forum. His bronze Bolas got a lot of good comments on here.

Just waiting to see your 108s on the car now. I have a set in the garage I’m wondering what to do with.

Calps · Post by **Calps** » Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:54 pm

They look sublime Phippy, they did an excellent job. Looking forward to some pics of them on the car.

And delighted to be an honorary member of the Brown Shoe Crew! When do our t-shirts arrive????

Here's a recent pic of my shoes, now with the centre caps switched out.

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Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:27 am

Zedebee wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:02 pm Assuming that’s directed at me! Monaco Blue as per signature.

The bizarre thing is the MV1s looked absolutely terrible in silver (to be fair It was a crusty old set I got for for peanuts), but they look really quite good in bronze. In my opinion, of course.

You can add whoever bought Inkey$’s car to your list if they are on the forum. His bronze Bolas got a lot of good comments on here.

Just waiting to see your 108s on the car now. I have a set in the garage I’m wondering what to do with.

It was, not sure the signatures show up when your in post mode as i did check to see! It would be good to know who has got Inkey$ Bolas - after a quick search i do agree they look great!! ( here's the link for anyone interested: viewtopic.php?t=125819&start=120 )

Calps Yours look epic, especially with the Aero side skirts, makes me moist..... mine are going in to the body shop next week and now i cant wait to see the final result!!

T-shirts can be arranged.....

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