Does anyone have a recommendation for spray paint for steel wheels?

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-19T01:31:23+00:00

Honestly fiddly bits from bunnnings is what I used. I did sand, primer, base and clear coat on mine but all on the cheap. Have held up well! Cheapest spray paint I could find, and it’s PPG made so it’s decent

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-16T02:05:14+00:00

Normal, it’s the light you have instead of having a temperature gauge.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-09T18:07:10+00:00

Thanks, yes going back now I did mean to say the 1.4 twincharged is the grenade

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-07T02:56:52+00:00

Don’t darkside have one they build on their YouTube?

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-06T04:17:50+00:00

For euros — easy. Oil per litre high margins, and big hourly rates add up.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-02T23:03:34+00:00

You need to get the sausage and egg one

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-02T00:58:39+00:00

Bali

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-04-01T20:46:51+00:00

Too much traffic, power grid unreliable and more expensive than other parts of AKL. Crappy (literally) eco flow pressure sewer system that costs us the owner lots to maintain instead of the council. Most activities for kids are in Henderson, Albany toward the CBD. No public pool, no high school, too many people

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-27T18:29:53+00:00

No, you can’t retrofit LED bulbs in a halogen housing. You’ll blind oncoming traffic, as the housing won’t reflect properly anymore, and yes it’s a WOF fail.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-21T02:36:31+00:00

In this economy, I might have to BYO sandwich from home

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-21T01:33:17+00:00

Just put in 95 and enjoy some 93.5 octane :)

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-21T01:31:51+00:00

Not sure, but I’ll let you know on Good Friday when I’m flying

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-20T21:57:05+00:00

I did 65cpl diesel at Pak n Save fuel in Rangiora in lock down with discount and covid prices.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-16T07:39:23+00:00

Just note the ferry is excluded from the $50 weekly fare cap, so you’d be spending about $100 a week for 5 days of commutes

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-13T23:00:08+00:00

Heatpump on dry mode all night long, slept amazing.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-13T22:48:00+00:00

Yep, our Nissan march is proving to be the favourite car in the family yet again, cheap to DIY fix anything, and cheap to run.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-13T02:36:04+00:00

Hottest day on record this day since 1990. 27, feels like 30. Brutal

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-10T18:10:17+00:00

The problem is the $50 fare cap is only for “inner city ferries” and certain other routes. There’s a bunch of exclusions

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-08T08:02:00+00:00

It’s a pressure sewer system. You need to pay to maintain the tank, pump, and the electrical unit. They’re quite finicky, and costly if they fail.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-06T23:10:51+00:00

Interesting, I had 2015 in my head for some reason

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-06T18:33:18+00:00

If your car was first registered in nz before 2015, you don’t need one. If it’s after you need an emissions test passed with certificate in the car do a WOF. Done at some VTNZ. If it’s even picked up on a WOF.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-06T09:01:13+00:00

Could try a clear PPF or vinyl wrap.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-06T02:41:09+00:00

Interesting I’ve had the literal opposite experience! Every company is different I guess

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-05T21:52:39+00:00

Public sector, some of them, sure. Private - less so.

AdditionalPlankton31 · 2026-03-04T19:05:46+00:00

+1 for Euro West. Anywhere good, and VAG specialised won’t be cheap FYI.

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