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DIY DAY JOBS & WEEKEND WONDERS

Wheels, they make our world go around, quite literally. And, the short of it is that no one likes to see battered, scratched wheels on any motor. In fact, if you’re thinking of selling up, many will see the wheel condition as an indication of how you’ve looked after the rest of the car.

With that in mind, this time we thought we’d bring you a few tips for a little home refurb and, although we do not recommend you do this with super-posh expensive wheels, it may be useful if you have a set that need a bit of love on a budget.

So, whether you’ve been straying a bit close to those curbs or you’d just like to refresh your wheels with a new hue for the coming season, here’s how you can spend your time this weekend…

DO IT!

1 GET SET UP

First, inspect your wheels. You’ll not only need to work out what sort of paint you

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