Indeed Factory Defect.
09-28-12, 11:15 PM
#17
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09-28-12, 11:17 PM
#18
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this is the finish i'll be getting. it's the same exact wheel and finish.http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8034885871/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8034885871/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
09-28-12, 11:42 PM
#19
Make that 2 "go"s. I think machine finished or hyper silver would look great with Obsidian. I've seen a couple of Obsidian F-Sports around and (even though the car looks fantastic) there isn't all that much contrast between the body color and the wheels unless they are in direct sunlight. There is more contrast with Liquid Platinum, but even so, if I had the chance I would go the same route as well. Most likely machine finished for LP, but I think hyper silver would look great with Obsidian.
I agree, I have black too and I think either machine or hyper silver will look great. I wish I had that option, waiting for future GS 350 to have this wheel and I'll be the first guy to swap them out. I think a black car looks much better with silver/ chrome wheels.
Can't wait to see the pics.
09-29-12, 04:20 AM
#20
Hey Syd: Your call on what you do, I won't comment on that. But congrats on getting them to acknowledge it and make it right!
09-29-12, 05:37 AM
#21
Re-think it.
The only finish that will have a better chance of lasting is powder coating.
09-29-12, 07:05 AM
#22
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exactly, there is no way that someone can properly sand perfectly in every crevice and refinish the wheel. The wheel will eventually chip or discolor. Hell they might even mottle the finish from the get go.
Re-think it.
The only finish that will have a better chance of lasting is powder coating.
Re-think it.
The only finish that will have a better chance of lasting is powder coating.
09-29-12, 07:38 AM
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Looks pretty similar to what my TL (18" wheels) has. I wax them frequently along with the car and they stand out. The graphite color of the F-Sport wheel just doesn't shine and stand out as much as my silver wheels do, and I have 3 coats of sealant on them so far in the 3-months I have owned it.
09-29-12, 07:56 AM
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Looks pretty similar to what my TL (18" wheels) has. I wax them frequently along with the car and they stand out. The graphite color of the F-Sport wheel just doesn't shine and stand out as much as my silver wheels do, and I have 3 coats of sealant on them so far in the 3-months I have owned it.
09-29-12, 07:28 PM
#25
this is the finish i'll be getting. it's the same exact wheel and finish.
LF-CC_SKETCH_02_2012 by sydtoosic, on Flickr
LF-CC_SKETCH_02_2012 by sydtoosic, on Flickr
Can't wait to see pics.
09-29-12, 07:44 PM
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Yeah D,,, I can't wait to get those puppies on the car. Spoke to the SM today and the new wheels will be here on tuesday. Then they send them out for hyper silver powder coat and clear. So I'm looking at thur. Or fri. the latest .
09-29-12, 10:43 PM
#27
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going to apply 2 coats of either Wolfs Rim Shield or Opti Coat,,, will be done before the wheels go on the car,,, the barrels and lug nut holes will be done. i want them protected.
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