Wheel trims

Next on the scabby parts list was the wheel trims. They are the originals, which is great, and apart from the flaking paint finish were structurally in good condition. I could have just replaced them with some aftermarket ones but thought it would be nicer to keep the originals.

I hadn't come across this type before - they are actually held on by plastic rings on the wheel nuts, so removing them is a bit more involved thsan just prising them off. But the flip side is that I won't lose any! Basically, you remove 3/5 nuts; take the rings off; put them back; remove the other 2 bolts and the trim pops off.

They were very grubby on the backs which is to be expected, so I gave it all a good clean and thewn rubbed down with 400 grade wet & dry, followed by a good rinse and drying.

Here they are ready for paint. 

And painted. In hindsight, it would have been better to have spent a bit more time and got rid of all of the old paint, as some of it has bled through slightly (see 2nd from left). But they are 500% better, again just for the sake of £10 of paint (Simoniz Steel Wheels) and a couple of hours of work.