[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?

[78w72]

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?

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.

disco....

[GoreMaker]

I did notice that there was a significant amount of machined surface around the center cap on the original wheels compared to the reproductions. Wasn't sure if that's original, but your explanation makes sense.

I'm not sure where this "disco" thing comes from. The fact that the 8" wheels have a machined lip around the circumference? To each their own tastes and opinions. In any case, I kinda like that part of it.

[78w72]

Originally Posted by GoreMaker

I did notice that there was a significant amount of machined surface around the center cap on the original wheels compared to the reproductions. Wasn't sure if that's original, but your explanation makes sense.

I'm not sure where this "disco" thing comes from. The fact that the 8" wheels have a machined lip around the circumference? To each their own tastes and opinions. In any case, I kinda like that part of it.

ive been through some nightmares with refinishing these snowflakes, had 3 sets done before finally finding a place that did quality work, i ended up having my recent set of 15x8s NOT powder cleared due to how thick they do it & how unnatural it looks, first sets had debris in the clear & terrible orange peel, when they redid them the 2nd time they removed so much metal that the lug seats looked like yours & the outer edge where the tire beads up was super thin, so bad my tire guy said he wouldnt use them like that.

the disco thing gets repeated quite a bit on here lately but always by the same guy.... the vast majority of people prefer the 8" wheels over the lame 7", they look way better & allow for wider tires for better performance if/when desired. funny how everyone wanted the 8" for their non WS6 cars back in the day & still prefer them today, theres a reason why the 7" wheels arent repro'd.