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Old 08-06-2018, 02:35 PM
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In the proses of some GT wheels full gloss lacquer or matte lacquer ?

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My preferences depend on the wheels, ex. I prefer matte finish on phone dials and a gloss on the cup wheels. I had a set of the design 90’s in chrome and was never a fan. Of the 3 pics you have, my vote is for the bottom. Almost looks like a brushed finish, looks good
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Given that Porsche never painted the forged S or early GT wheels there is no correct answer..... So do what you like. and the brushed look is the factory anodized finish impossible to replicate with paint.
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Get them media blasted, I have blasted dozens!
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Get the old anodizing removed by chemically stripping with caustic lye, have them polished, and have them reanodized. Then slather them in vaseline and keep them away from detailers that will try to ruin them with alkaline wheel cleaners.
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Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
Get the old anodizing removed by chemically stripping with caustic lye, have them polished, and have them reanodized. Then slather them in vaseline and keep them away from detailers that will try to ruin them with alkaline wheel cleaners.
Hi Rob,

This ^^^^ will make them MUCH more valuable also!

Happy Hump Day,

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Ain't nothin like a freshly anodized clubsport rim.

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Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
Ain't nothin like a freshly anodized clubsport rim.
Yeah baby, that is almost as good as second cup of coffee to get the blood pumping on a Wed Morning..Ha, Ha!!

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For you that opt to 'sand' your wheels...look how much paint is usually on some wheels, these are some Mercedes wheels, and the Dominos are what I use to blast with.
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