We have jus approved the fitment of the LH LX headlamp rim (to suit round lights)and are now ready to paint them. Can anyone help with the colours we should paint them. I believe there is sliver (grey) and black but what are the exact colours and in what ratio should we paint them ie how many sliver to black. Hoping somebody can help.
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NEW LH LX HEADLAMP RIMS
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, Mar 10 2011 03:48 PM
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 04:01 PM
I would be doing more in black..... much more.
Just my 2c
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Edited by Statler, 10 March 2011 - 04:02 PM.
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 04:03 PM
Hi Les
I don't beleive that you will sell too many if they are painted Silver.
All LH (L34 and G Pak) and all LX, from the S to the SS/ SLR models were painted black, with the edge of the alloy rim showing.
As far as colour goes, I am pretty sure that it was a satin black that Holden applied from new. Some other may be able to correct me if I am wrong.
Just a question, what do these look like selling at?
cheers
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I don't beleive that you will sell too many if they are painted Silver.
All LH (L34 and G Pak) and all LX, from the S to the SS/ SLR models were painted black, with the edge of the alloy rim showing.
As far as colour goes, I am pretty sure that it was a satin black that Holden applied from new. Some other may be able to correct me if I am wrong.
Just a question, what do these look like selling at?
cheers
Mick
Edited by sstorana, 10 March 2011 - 04:04 PM.
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 06:40 PM
I believe Mick is correct about the black, but I thought the outer rim wasnt just bare alloy but had somer sort of chromed?? coating. I dont think its actually coated by a conventional chroming process more like a chrome type of paint process. Im sure I recall sanding this off when i re-painted mine.
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 06:53 PM
Anodising.
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 07:04 PM
i,ll put up a picture of some close to NOS ones i have in the shed,soon.
as wot said,anodised ,with a flat black,if needed i could send 1 to you,as they are so close to new its not funny.
as wot said,anodised ,with a flat black,if needed i could send 1 to you,as they are so close to new its not funny.
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 07:30 PM
wouldnt be flat, they are satin
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 07:32 PM
you are right, have 1 in my hand now.
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 06:28 PM
Thanks for the help we have the black colour and believe the silver is the same as HQ we will now place the orders for them. They will be around $75.00 dollars each when available
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 06:31 PM
Black, and then just plain... Something that can be shined right up and look great!
I'd love a new set of un-chipped polished ones.
I'd love a new set of un-chipped polished ones.
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 06:36 PM
Any idea how long till u will have them on the shelf les?
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 08:19 PM
Black, and then just plain... Something that can be shined right up and look great!
I'd love a new set of un-chipped polished ones.
i stripped the paint off mine and polished them up and they look great, +1 for unpainted and polished.
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 08:24 PM
Yep mine are polished, look way better than blacked out on the right car.
Cheers.
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 01:02 AM
Yeah i reckon a polished option and black is the go, obviously more in black as its the more popular/common
As Bomber said, the right car/colour polished ones are pretty awesome, i'm a fan of them on orange/green
As Bomber said, the right car/colour polished ones are pretty awesome, i'm a fan of them on orange/green
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 08:48 AM
I need a polished set so you have a buyer in me!!
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 09:50 AM
I agree on black sets with the outer rim and others just bare alloy you can polish up. or if there polished from factory then anodised thatd be great
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 04:01 PM
Hi All
I just recieved a set of these new LX Headlight Rims off Rare Spares and I must say that I would not hesitate in buying a set!
They are great and they fit nicely.
One thing for you Les and Cav... Are you going to supply these with the screws, speednuts, etc as you do for the GTS ones?
I will install them on one of the cars this weekend and take some pictures!
Good work guys, I know that people have been waiting along time for these..
cheers
Mick
I just recieved a set of these new LX Headlight Rims off Rare Spares and I must say that I would not hesitate in buying a set!
They are great and they fit nicely.
One thing for you Les and Cav... Are you going to supply these with the screws, speednuts, etc as you do for the GTS ones?
I will install them on one of the cars this weekend and take some pictures!
Good work guys, I know that people have been waiting along time for these..
cheers
Mick
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 04:26 PM
thanks for the feedback mick, i honestly havent looked into the screws and fitting kit yet as we were concentrating on the rim itself but yes we will be selling these with all the screws etc once stock has arrived
theres a high chance les has already worked all the screws out etc
theres a high chance les has already worked all the screws out etc
Edited by BIGCAV, 25 March 2011 - 04:27 PM.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 05:15 AM
Does anyone have a picture of the silver or chrome headlight rims on their car?
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