Wedge TR7 Spider freshly painted

[MCNX_BFF]

Hi, Everyone! I just wanted to share a few pix of my Spider that was finally painted and picked up on Memorial Day. Overall, I am pleased with the end result and still smile each time I walk into my garage.

I think it was well worth the wait! Even my husband seems amazed at the difference a little paint can make. So much so that he is actually PUSHING for me to choose new tires :shocked: --I'll be coming to you guys for assistance on that really soon! Yipee!
The glossy bumpers? Well, I am not exactly sure what I think of them. I do like them, but they are radically different from the rubber look they had before. Those were a surprise, but they are growing on me. Give a holler and let me know what you think! Oh, and if you have woderful ideas on how to keep a black car clean, please share--I can tell that will be a constant battle!--Monica

 

[tr8todd]

Looks great! There isn't much available in 13" tires nowadays. Best bet would be Sumitomo HTR 200 in 205/60/13. Slightly oversized in the width from stock, but same rolling circumference. You can get them from the major tire chains at a very reasonable price. Many wedge owners have gone to 15 or 16 inch wheels in order to have a wider selection of tire choices. Main issue with that route is the rather unique wheel bolt pattern makes finding rims difficult. Standard choice is a minilite stlye wheel in a 15X 7 with an offset of 25mm and 205/50/15 tires.

 

[martx-5]

LOOKS REAL GOOD. I like the glossy bumpers. Much nicer then the dull rubber.

 

[ObiRichKanobi]

Looks great! To keep it clean, buy a cover and keep it covered when not in use, and those dusters work well for removing loose dust.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

ONly way to keep a black car clean is not to drive it! However, these things are way too much fun not to drive.

And yours looks fantastic. I thought about painting the TR8 black, but opted out. Kinda wish I'd done it now!

Mickey

 

[kodanja]

Looks great !!!~!
Good luck!

 

[philman]

i currently have sumito 215/50's on my dhc right now I purchased from tire rack.

 

[tdskip]

Nice!

Where did you get it painted? Looks like they specialize in LBC based on the Midget and MGB on the pictures.

 

[Dale]

Your car looks great! It's a pretty safe bet that had they had the technology when these cars were built, that the factory would have painted the bumpers.

 

[Brosky]

Looks really great. Nice paint and the black/red is always sharp, especially on the wedges.

Lots of interesting cars in that shop.

 

[MCNX_BFF]

Thanks, Guys.
You are sweet. The shop in the pix is my car's second home, British Steel. They have done everything MINUS the paint. Paul, there is always something interesting in there--check out the little metro in the background. Cute and has leopard print seats! Tom, I am working on it and will get back to you. --MH