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Old 06-28-2017, 04:16 PM
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Wanted to do something a little different so I had my wheels refinished like the 991.2TT. Swapped out the grey centerlocks for the black RS ones as well. Still can't decide if i like the OEM silver finish better. Thoughts?
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looks nice but do you have a comparison pic to show the other option you're referring to?
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Here you go
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Massive improvement! Love the way you refinished the wheels. They instantly look more up to date. BTW, are those OEM GT2 door blades and an OEM aero kit lip? If not, which brand are they? I've been looking for a better front lip and GT2 door blades.
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OEM GT2 skirts. eBay front aero lip.
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looks great ! how was it done- did they polish them ?
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looks great to me!

black center locks are a nice change, recently swapped my grey ones out for black ones too.

they are a must for black wheels, imho.
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I have the same set up. Silver centers look better!
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i've never liked the stock wheels. Your re-finish is a nice touch.
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I was contemplating the same exact finish. I backed out left them black.

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I like it, but I think I like it because it's different.
It's one of those things where if it came this way stock and you powdercoated them gray, I'd like like the gray better.
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Big improvement! I would've done the same
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I like it, looks really sharp, and more modern.
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looks great
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I like this also. I have a 2012 GT Silver Turbo S that I think these wheels and center locks would look great on. Where did you get the center caps trimmed in black around the Porsche crest? And how did you have the wheels redone to include the black?


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