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Astra Rear lights and bodykits

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This photo shows a rear quarter detail on a Vauxhall Astra with full bodykit. The rear bumper folds around the rear arch giving a flared arch look. The rear lights have been converted to a smoked light cluster and a sports exhaust has been added. You can also just make out the rear of the sideskirt with a small decorative vent. Continue reading Astra Rear lights and bodykits

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Spinners on Alloy wheels

A new feature on alloy wheels is the spinner. This is a freely rotating disc over the standard wheel which freewheels after the car is stopped. These spinners can look fantastic but you really need the right car and you need to have other quality styling mods to avoid it looking tacky. 

Spinners

Above: Flame spinners fitted to a BMW.

Cleaning alloy wheels with spinners can be difficult as there are now 4 surfaces to clean and the spinner cap will need to be removed. Keeping it polished will protect it and help it to resist brake dust and corrosion. If you notice the outer rim in the picture above the spinner is not proud of this so if you hit a kerb you will scuff the rim of the wheel but not damage the spinner.