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Naked hubcaps - what do you think?
I started refinishing the hubcaps of my 250C today. The paint on one of the hubcaps was in such bad shape it had to be removed.
What do you guys think - leave unfinished or paint? I was liking the unfinished look until I saw the pictures. Now I am leaning towards painting them. |
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chrome looks never good on pictures.
i leave them unpainted on my 220seb/c
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hmmm, needs paint!
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they look good without paint on my wall. but.. on the car.. paint is needed
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The painted look is a classic.
Tom W
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Its a lot of trouble, but
you'll be much happier when you've painted them.
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Yep, Gotta get the paint on the 'caps. Looks unfinished without it. Jim
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What did you use to remove the paint?
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I used spray-on stripper and a very fine steel wool (0000?). It worked good.
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What is the story on the gull wing? (I bet it is still worth over 200k like that).
Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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yea.. gullwing? barn/field find? details
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From time to time I've thought the naked hub caps look good. But you have to be careful and keep you tires very clean. If left dirty, they detract from the beauty of the chrome or polished steel. If you're going to let your tires get dirty, better to paint the HC centers.
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
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I'd love to do this job on mine, how to you plan on repainting them (and you should! ), DIY or will you use a paintshop?
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