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So now I’m actually thinking of leaving the inner spoke and wheel-center portions of the Carerra Classic wheels (the dark silver/grey portions) as-is, and only getting the the machined shiny silver edging powder-coated... In the satin black. I don’t know photoshop, but the last photo is a horrible mockup I did in Apple Photos... Thoughts?
Original shiny silver edging:
With black edging:
Also if anyone is decent at Photoshop and wants to take a crack at it, it would be very appreciated.
For me, the machined edge is what gives homage to the classic rim. Anyway, I understand the trend and if you like it, why not?
So now I’m actually thinking of leaving the inner spoke and wheel-center portions of the Carerra Classic wheels (the dark silver/grey portions) as-is, and only getting the the machined shiny silver edging powder-coated... In the satin black. I don’t know photoshop, but the last photo is a horrible mockup I did in Apple Photos... Thoughts?
Original shiny silver edging:
With black edging:
Also if anyone is decent at Photoshop and wants to take a crack at it, it would be very appreciated.
The opposite would look better IMO. change the gray to black or black metallic, but keep the lip and the edge silver the way it is on the rim already.
For all those who like the machined edges of the Carerra Classic wheels...
Some new information I came by in the worst way possible...
So I went to pick up my car from the detailers, and the owner of the business was there waiting for me, looking remorseful. Turns out somebody had tried to move a car they were detailing too close to mine, and had scraped along the wheel-well and wheel... Resulting in a bent fender lip and marked-up wheel.
So insurance was given, and I was off first to Porsche, and then their local certified body shop.
Both told me the same thing... It’s basically impossible to restore that machined finish on the Carerra Classic wheels. Since the whole machined area is done at once during production, perfectly matching the grain of the machining won’t happen. A repair might look fine from a distance, but up close you will see where the two finishes don’t quite match.
Accordingly, both Porsche and their certified body shop recommended total replacement of the wheel versus repair. This surprised me. My wheel has marks, sure, some light, some medium depth, but still, relatively minor marks when compared to some other damaged wheels (with more standard finishes) that I’ve seen... and those wheels ended up being repaired perfectly. The machined finish is just that much of a bitch...
No skin off my nose- the detailer’s insurance is taking care of it, but I’d hate to be on the hook for a wheel that goes for north of $2500 a pop.
BUT this experience is now making me think twice about keeping the machined finish when the car is out of the shop. I’d hate to be on the hook for this myself. Perhaps the wiser move in terms of a daily driver in a large city is to get those edges powdercoated...
Don’t do it. I’m biased, but those Classics look great just the way they are, and the stripe adds nothing to the look of the car.
I agree that the cars do not need the stripe. However, I do think the side stripes, especially if they say “Porsche”, are evocative of the cars from the 70s and I like the throwback look.
For all those who like the machined edges of the Carerra Classic wheels...
Some new information I came by in the worst way possible...
So I went to pick up my car from the detailers, and the owner of the business was there waiting for me, looking remorseful. Turns out somebody had tried to move a car they were detailing too close to mine, and had scraped along the wheel-well and wheel... Resulting in a bent fender lip and marked-up wheel.
So insurance was given, and I was off first to Porsche, and then their local certified body shop.
Both told me the same thing... It’s basically impossible to restore that machined finish on the Carerra Classic wheels. Since the whole machined area is done at once during production, perfectly matching the grain of the machining won’t happen. A repair might look fine from a distance, but up close you will see where the two finishes don’t quite match.
Accordingly, both Porsche and their certified body shop recommended total replacement of the wheel versus repair. This surprised me. My wheel has marks, sure, some light, some medium depth, but still, relatively minor marks when compared to some other damaged wheels (with more standard finishes) that I’ve seen... and those wheels ended up being repaired perfectly. The machined finish is just that much of a bitch...
No skin off my nose- the detailer’s insurance is taking care of it, but I’d hate to be on the hook for a wheel that goes for north of $2500 a pop.
BUT this experience is now making me think twice about keeping the machined finish when the car is out of the shop. I’d hate to be on the hook for this myself. Perhaps the wiser move in terms of a daily driver in a large city is to get those edges powdercoated...
I don't have any experience with the Classics yet, but I have machined lips on the wheels of my Macan. About a month ago, I scraped a curb while I wasn't paying attention and ended up with about 6 inches of curb rash. I had it repaired by a wheel restoration guy for $100, and it looks perfect.
07-03-2020, 12:04 PM
