RE: [T3] Empi 8 spoke

[Douglas_Brashear@mail.amsinc.com]

My experience differs a bit from Keith's...I bought mine used from a guy in
southern VA...they must've been sitting in his shed for years with a set of
inflated tires on 'em.  The spokes were painted red and the outer rim was
left untouched (natural metal ones, not the polished wheels).  The
oxidation after many years was slight at best, and easily rectified with
some metal polish.  For long-term durability I repainted the spoke area
with POR-15's chassis black...not the prettiest finish, but I know it'll
resist chipping and stick around for a while.  I also painted the backside
of the wheel to prevent it from oxidizing.  They are now installed on the
car with a fresh set of Firestones and look great.  They'll be receiving a
clear coat before they go into daily service.  Maybe they're not the
absolute highest quality (can't be for the price), but I think they're
handsome wheels...if they're prone to oxidation why can't the guy do a
clear coat himself?

Just wondering...

-Doug
69 auto FI square (sold?)
73 FI fasty (go@@amn it looks good...pictures soon!)
98 NB
douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com




                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 



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cc:    (bcc: Douglas Brashear/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  RE: [T3] Empi 8 spoke




Whatever you do DONT use the Empi's!!!!  its the single biggest and most
expensive mistake I made on
my Notch.  They are of VERY poor quality... imagine this: Polished aluminum
with NO clearcoat!
You'll be polishing them for hours every time you so much as wash the car..
even the painted spokes
waterspot.

Keith

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