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  • Rosario wheels gloss clear coated and they look sick

    Hi
    Just wanted to show you guys how gloss clear coating on the Rosario wheels looks like.
    Have to sets of them, one for winter and one for summer. The summer ones got clear coated.
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  • #2
    They do look good, might even give it a go!
    pictures on the car please?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Glen View Post
      They do look good, might even give it a go!
      pictures on the car please?
      Thanks! Pictures of them on the car:





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      • #4
        That looks great! Now you just need your windows tinted

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        • #5
          Ok, was that a self application or did you get it done somewhere? Have you got a written process because that looks HOT and I'd love to do that to mine in order to get the brake dust to come off easier!
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          My Car: 2019 Arteon

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          • #6
            If you want to stop the brake dust - a better and more long term solution is just to change the brake pads. It's really easy and now that you have a VCDS, you can do the rears aswell.
            My car: MY18 Arteon
            My car #2: MY22 Volvo XC40 Pure Electric
            Her car: MY22 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition Wagon

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            • #7
              Good job. I bet it looks a lot better in person.
              Arteon & T-Roc

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MrAskani View Post
                Ok, was that a self application or did you get it done somewhere? Have you got a written process because that looks HOT and I'd love to do that to mine in order to get the brake dust to come off easier!
                I got it done. The shop said they wet sanded it with 2000 grit and then clear coated.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by REK View Post
                  That looks great! Now you just need your windows tinted
                  I would love to do that if the Norwegian Public Roads Administration was not so aggressive with fining cars with tinted front side windows.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by DreamensioN View Post
                    If you want to stop the brake dust - a better and more long term solution is just to change the brake pads. It's really easy and now that you have a VCDS, you can do the rears aswell.
                    I haven't noticed any problems with brake dust, but there are less dusting braked pads?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by norasian View Post
                      I haven't noticed any problems with brake dust, but there are less dusting braked pads?
                      Here in Australia at least, just about all European cars are notorious for having very dusty brake pads (compared to the Japanese cars we get). There are many theories as to why this is the case.

                      For example - Europe has banned the use of certain materials in brake pads, and this led to the development of a dustier brake pad. Or - Germany has autobahn's, and the brakes must be designed to stop a car from very high speed even when the brakes are cold - so European cars use a softer/dustier brake pad.

                      Hawk Performance is a company that makes low dust pads for street use.
                      Hawk Performance Premium Brake Pads, Rotors, & Kits | Hawk Performance

                      In a previous car I also used a pad called "RB74" from an Australian company called "Race Brakes" - they were designed for street use aswell. They were also incredibly low dust compared to the factory VW pads. That said, I don't think Race Brakes makes their own pads anymore and instead now, just resells other manufacturers.
                      My car: MY18 Arteon
                      My car #2: MY22 Volvo XC40 Pure Electric
                      Her car: MY22 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition Wagon

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                      • #12
                        let me know when u get bored with one set of ur Rosario wheels - i'd b very very keen to take it off u
                        MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
                          let me know when u get bored with one set of ur Rosario wheels - i'd b very very keen to take it off u
                          You will be the first to know

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by DreamensioN View Post
                            Here in Australia at least, just about all European cars are notorious for having very dusty brake pads (compared to the Japanese cars we get). There are many theories as to why this is the case.

                            For example - Europe has banned the use of certain materials in brake pads, and this led to the development of a dustier brake pad. Or - Germany has autobahn's, and the brakes must be designed to stop a car from very high speed even when the brakes are cold - so European cars use a softer/dustier brake pad.

                            Hawk Performance is a company that makes low dust pads for street use.
                            Hawk Performance Premium Brake Pads, Rotors, & Kits | Hawk Performance

                            In a previous car I also used a pad called "RB74" from an Australian company called "Race Brakes" - they were designed for street use aswell. They were also incredibly low dust compared to the factory VW pads. That said, I don't think Race Brakes makes their own pads anymore and instead now, just resells other manufacturers.
                            Thanks for keeping us informed!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by norasian View Post
                              You will be the first to know
                              oh wait - i just noticed ur location!!!
                              MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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