Brightening up my grey R1100S

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Brightening up my grey R1100S

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I have a bog standard "grey" r1100s that I have wanted to personalise for some time but unsure which way to go....then I saw this on the web !

Where and how do I get my wheels blacked like those ? ...anyone know of any good panel sprayers ?

http://www.kenmannion.co.uk/r1100s.jpg
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My brother had an R1100S in grey - IIRC he 'brightened' it with a couple of Maltese crosses.....
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Not so keen on the overall look, but if you want your wheels done - I'd recommend Steve Turner here:

http://tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk/

Wheel Gallery here: http://tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk/bik ... allery.php


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Not sure how putting dark grey or black wheels on a grey S is going to 'brighten it up' :?

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Dog Tyred wrote:Not sure how putting dark grey or black wheels on a grey S is going to 'brighten it up' :?

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I'll swap your grey fairings for a set of yellow ones if you want to brighten it up! :lol:
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wouldn't the alternate sport colour brighten it up for you?

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I agree - I saw a Red Porsche Boxter today with Black Alloy wheels - it looked dreadful.
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slparry wrote:wouldn't the alternate sport colour brighten it up for you?

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Post by oyster »

Still uncertain? Why not just do one side yellow:
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Blackal wrote:
Dog Tyred wrote:Not sure how putting dark grey or black wheels on a grey S is going to 'brighten it up' :?

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Rim tape!


Rim tape's the answer!


(now -what was the question? :? )

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