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Originally Posted by GoreMaker
I haven't removed the wheels from the car yet to give them a proper inspection. I do know they haven't been touched in over 13 years. The car has been driven like fewer than 3000 miles in that time. They do look clear coated on the machined surface, is that not how they're supposed to be?
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i looked at the pics again closer, those are definitely refinished wheels with the thick powder clear & have been turned on a lathe. if you compare them to originals you can see the ring of the lug nut seats are much bigger & protrude into the area of the hub edges. they looke nice but have tell tale signs of refinishing. can also see some discoloration or staining in the gold & spoke areas. just wanted to mention that for comparing the gold colors since the powder gold used by the refinish companies isnt always factory correct.
from what i have read & seen the factory did clear these wheels, but it was a very thin lacquer based clear that wore off over the years. if they werent cleared they would have oxidized & dulled within a couple years.
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