I have recently picked up a 1990 Red Mk1 (NA) after having owned a Mk2 (NB) for a couple of years. I have recently had a baby and my wife decided a Miata was not a suitable family car so I agreed to sell the NB but regretted it from that day. So after 2 months of constant moaning I have a NA which I already prefer over the NB and plan on going in a vintage / retro direction with it. Progress will be slow as babies seem to be expensive and I lack any mechanical skill but I am keen to learn!
I plan on creating a retro / vintage themed roadster as this look was what got me back into Mx5 ownership. I have a lot of plans and have made a few updates so far. I am going to concentrate on the interior mostly this year. However, the wheels are currently really letting down the exterior as other than the scruffy wheels the exterior is in great condition for its age. I knew I would not be able to convince my wife at this moment to let me buy new wheels and the wheels on my NA were in pretty shocking condition. Therefore, I decided I would do some research and attempt to refurb the daisies myself.
First I started by sanding them down as best I could before adding 3 coats of primer.
Then I added 3 coats of silver wheel paint and 3 coats of clear lacquer
I am really pleased with the way they have come out considering I have very little talent or skill in this area, just wished I had masked the tyres a little better but they will do until next year when I can replace them.
Also added an offset plate