Refinished Speedlines Are On (pics)
05-22-2009, 09:24 AM
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05-22-2009, 12:06 PM
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A couple of weeks ago I received my refurbished Speedlines from Jim Dorociak. Many of you know him for his refinishing work of other member's wheels. These Speedlines came with the car when I bought it and were beat to hell. Jim did a great job of breaking them down, trueing them, cleaning, and polishing. I decided to go with a unique finish. The hoops and centers were polished and then the centers were sprayed with a black-tinted clearcoat. It gives the wheels a very black-green metallic look in direct sunlight and more depth than a normal black finish.
Jim even re-etched the "Speedline for Porsche" lettering, wheel widths, and offsets that were rubbed off from previous refinishing. Here they are after removing them from their shipping boxes:
Some shots at the Northgate Target/Best Buy parking garage. Next time, I will use a lower ISO setting to minimize the over-exposure from the overhead lights. The car is riding on Tech Art sport springs and 5mm spacers all around.
Jim even re-etched the "Speedline for Porsche" lettering, wheel widths, and offsets that were rubbed off from previous refinishing. Here they are after removing them from their shipping boxes:
Some shots at the Northgate Target/Best Buy parking garage. Next time, I will use a lower ISO setting to minimize the over-exposure from the overhead lights. The car is riding on Tech Art sport springs and 5mm spacers all around.
I think you should leave your car as is. Replace those old clear fender guards with new ones and replace the bumperetts with clear and you are perfect.
I agree the speedlines are the best looking wheels for these cars especially the widebody. Although I would recommend being careful about using any kind of wheel cleaner on these. Just keep it simple with soap and water.
I was looking at a set Jim did the other day for a guy named Evan on the 993 forum and he was using a wheel cleaner on it and it attacked the surface although ever so slightly. I told him to stop using it and just stick with normal car was products and keep them waxed to keep them looking new. i was amazed at how the markings were spot on. I was parked next to Evan and there was no way to tell it wasn't factory. That was the first time I saw his work up close. Those nickle plated bolts are so much nicer than stock. Might have to change mine one day.
05-22-2009, 01:47 PM
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Thanks, Anthony. Yes, I intend on replacing the clear fender guards this summer. They are very distracting on the car right now. This is odd, but I kind of like the black bumperettes. They add a nice contrast to the front bumper.
Yep, I would never use wheel cleaners on those wheels. With these hoops, the lips stain really easily with any harsh chemicals. Found out the hard way when I took my car in to get a detail before the wheels were refinished. The bastards would not admit that they did it but it was clear cleaners were used. Soap and water work just fine, especially since they are practically brand new. I need to wax those ****'s and it will make cleaning much easier.
Mark J, a set of Speedlines in decent condition will probably run you about $3500-4000 for a set. They are not made anymore so there is a rarity factor. Anthony is pretty knowledgeable about these wheels and can provide more info. I think he's owned about a gazillion sets! Thanks for the comments, guys.
Yep, I would never use wheel cleaners on those wheels. With these hoops, the lips stain really easily with any harsh chemicals. Found out the hard way when I took my car in to get a detail before the wheels were refinished. The bastards would not admit that they did it but it was clear cleaners were used. Soap and water work just fine, especially since they are practically brand new. I need to wax those ****'s and it will make cleaning much easier.
Mark J, a set of Speedlines in decent condition will probably run you about $3500-4000 for a set. They are not made anymore so there is a rarity factor. Anthony is pretty knowledgeable about these wheels and can provide more info. I think he's owned about a gazillion sets! Thanks for the comments, guys.
05-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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05-22-2009, 05:46 PM
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How did Jim re-etch the lettering? Do you have any picture on the Speedline lettering?
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05-22-2009, 08:21 PM
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I am burning with envy! Stunning car. I am trying to make my GPW 90 C2 look almost identical, except I love flag mirrors for the same reason you like the black bumperettes........the subtle black contrast, and the generation-appopriateness (in my case). Just gorgeous MAN!
05-22-2009, 08:31 PM
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It is a secret. Jim
jdorociak@gmail.com
I have a set of Ferrari F40 wheels coming in next month for a full restoration - should be exciting.
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I have a set of Ferrari F40 wheels coming in next month for a full restoration - should be exciting.
05-22-2009, 09:45 PM
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Thanks for posting a pic of the etching, Jim. It definitely looks very good, even up close.
05-23-2009, 10:12 PM
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Speedlines on a widebody are the best! Perfect - not over/under stated. Classic.
05-23-2009, 10:14 PM
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BTW... can I have those color crested caps if youre not going to put them to good use?
