[462-6spd]

If you have an air compressor, access to the polishing compounds, some aircraft paint stripper and some time, why not do them yourself? I did my 15X8's on my '79 TA and they came out real nice.

As already mentioned, WWW.78ta.com has some great directions on how to do it. Look under the restoration tips section, the Snowflake section starts out with a factory type restoration done on a lathe, but further down he outlines the polish technique that I did to mine.

It's not that hard!!

[redonred81]

do you guys order them clearcoated or not? I figured if the aluminum isnt protected it will tarnish.thanks for the inputs.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by redonred81

do you guys order them clearcoated or not? I figured if the aluminum isnt protected it will tarnish.thanks for the inputs.

Most wheel restoration shops will clearcoat those wheels (librally)which IS needed to maintain/protect the unpainted surface,but it makes them look way shinier than the original factory finish.