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I attach a photo of one of the wheels from my All White GTI. All four are in need of a refurb. Whilst most of the wheel is alpine white, the flat surfaces of the wheel seem to have a silver/grey film which is peeling off.

Does anyone know what colour this and where I can have these wheels restored to their factory condition?

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They are painted then diamond cut then lacquered.

Most of them are now just all painted as it's a lot cheaper and last longer then getting them painted, cut and lacquered.

Lots of info on the web..

https://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/alloy-wheel/finishes/diamond-cutting/

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.

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I used a local company (wheelrite) to me in Lincolnshire. They were £95 each plus VAT but looked as new. I'm sure there must be a good alloy wheel refurbisher near you 

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It's VW Alpine white 

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Lots of images on line,

Search Avus wheels or sometimes called Snowflakes

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.

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Cheers everyone for the advice.

Now have a quote of £176 per corner!!

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Yes it's pricey to get them back to factory and that's why a lot of them have been powered coated just white, it's cheaper and lasts longer than the factory look..

edit… just noticed I already said this earlier in the thread.. :lol::lol:

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.

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wow… that seems like a 'Wheel Specialist' quote :o when i went to get mine done originally they quoted me £175 per wheel!!!! :lol: having a laugh…
There's a guy nr Cardiff S.Wales that did them for me hell of a lot cheaper too… 
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