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Check out these beauties!, Al Reed does it again. |
Gint |
Jun 23 2004, 07:29 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Fuchs just came back from Al Reed today. These things were beater wheels.
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Jeroen |
Jun 23 2004, 07:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
SSSSSSSSSCHWING!
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Malmz |
Jun 23 2004, 07:42 PM
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CSOBOSC founding member Group: Benefactors Posts: 489 Joined: 22-April 03 From: So. Cal Member No.: 602 |
Sweet!
Does he coat them at all? How is the upkeep (yea, I know you just got them so you don't know first hand)? Saw something on one of the SpikeTV shows that kind of sealed them for a year so you didn't have to constantly polish them. Wondering if he treats them with something like that. sm <--- occasional lurker... |
Gint |
Jun 23 2004, 07:45 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
He'll clear powder coat 'em if you want, but these are just polished. I'll probably just keep 'em clean. Mother's is good stuff.
Zoop Seal. Google. I might try that too. Hey Eastwood sells it too. Relatively cheap (I know you'll like that). |
ppickerell |
Jun 23 2004, 07:48 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
OK, I'm sold. Mine should be easy as they have no curb rash. How much for a set of four?
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Malmz |
Jun 23 2004, 07:50 PM
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CSOBOSC founding member Group: Benefactors Posts: 489 Joined: 22-April 03 From: So. Cal Member No.: 602 |
QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 23 2004, 05:45 PM) Zoop Seal. Google. I might try that too. I think that is the one I saw on the show... |
Gint |
Jun 23 2004, 07:59 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE OK, I'm sold. Mine should be easy as they have no curb rash. How much for a set of four? Al told me to say $75 a wheel. That's all I'm sayin. Give him a call. He and Diane are great folks. Al Reed Specialty Polishing 3010 E. Coronado #A Anaheim CA. 92806 714-632-3907 |
seanery |
Jun 23 2004, 08:15 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
My total was $435 with shipping. That included the hand painted center caps. Other than that, and the fact they are 16s, they look just like Mike's. Your mileage may vary. Oh, see my avatar for one of mine.
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thomasotten |
Jun 23 2004, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Did Porsche actually ever sell them in this highly polished state? Just wondering. Anyways, they look great.
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Qarl |
Jun 23 2004, 09:15 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Dude... niiiiiiice!
My pants suddenly feel tighter! Schwing! |
Mueller |
Jun 23 2004, 09:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
nice !!!
hey, it looks like he even put the center caps on in the correct orientation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
smg914 |
Jun 23 2004, 09:35 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Did Porsche actually ever sell them in this highly polished state? Just wondering. Anyways, they look great. To my knowledge the 5 spoke fuchs never came from the factory with the polished chrome look. By the way, Wheel Enhancement charges $200 per wheel to the reanodize the 4 lug 2 Liter Fuchs wheels. |
seanery |
Jun 23 2004, 09:57 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The Al Reed price for anodizing is about $125 per wheel. (I think)
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IronHillRestorations |
Jun 24 2004, 07:16 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 23 2004, 05:29 PM) Fuchs just came back from Al Reed today. These things were beater wheels. Gee, those are Fuch'n beau tee ful! Sounds like a good deal too! PK (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
Gint |
Jun 24 2004, 07:54 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE To my knowledge the 5 spoke fuchs never came from the factory with the polished chrome look. S'ok, I wanted them polished. That's the way I like 'em.QUOTE By the way, Wheel Enhancement charges $200 per wheel to the reanodize the 4 lug 2 Liter Fuchs wheels. Figured as much. That's why I went to Al. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Besides, the last time I called Wheel Enhancements, I got put on perma-hold and forgotten. Come ot think of it, I did mention 914 before being put on hold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)They don't look as nice as the 30 hour, labor of love, 4 lug Fuch I polished myself, but I swore I'd never do that again. And that was a full polish, which to my mind in some respects is easier than dealing with a paint & polish finish. Pic attached below. After that experience and level of work, having this work done by someone else? Priceless. And they do look pretty damn nice. No complaints whatsoever. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1052793969.jpg) |
John2kx |
Jun 24 2004, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
Gint,
Wheels look great. Al did mine as well and I've only used soap and water the past year and a half to keep them looking just the way they were when installed. Mine are the identical finish as yours and I'm surprised the polished metal has not tarnished. Your 2L Fuchs bring back memories. I too put 30-40 hours in each wheel only to let a pro finish them off. He advised against using a clear coat. Don't remember all the details but took his advice. John |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 24 2004, 08:30 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OMFG! those are to nice sets of fuchs! very sweet dude!
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Demick |
Jun 24 2004, 08:52 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
I use regular carnuba car wax on my polished wheels to protect them. It works very well. Every 2 years or so I re-polish them and re-wax them. Takes about 30 minutes total.
Demick |
seanery |
Aug 13 2004, 06:25 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
bump for jc
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Eric_Shea |
Aug 13 2004, 07:49 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Gint,
Call me this weekend. |
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