New BBS OPTION REARS FS
- Thread starter roketman
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w.a.nelson
GT Owner
Don't need rears, but does anyone have a BBS front available?
Or, has any progress ever been made on a satisfactory repaint solution? Not having any luck with local shops coming up with an acceptable color and/or finish match.
Thanks.
Or, has any progress ever been made on a satisfactory repaint solution? Not having any luck with local shops coming up with an acceptable color and/or finish match.
Thanks.
fjpikul
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
KennethClay
GT Owner
I suppose you could just do two (one side). You'll only see one side at a time and if it's close, most folks would never notice. Unfortunately, I would know. So...I do all four as well.
PeteK
GT Owner
I had a Chrysler Sebring many years ago that lost a hubcap. I couldn't easily find a replacement, so I bought two that were somewhat similar and put them on one side. No one ever noticed that the hubcaps on opposite sides were different. 
w.a.nelson
GT Owner
Thanks for the same side approach method.
I'm sure some have done this and never been noticed at a Rally or show.
That's plan B.
I think I'll try the best match I can get on one, and just do that again. Current match was, I guess, good enough that I've never heard any comments about it at a show by attendees or judges.
Will try e-bay, but always scared about what you might get.
Also, barrel of repainted wheel was not done in full gloss, so that's actually more noticeable than the front side if you look through the spokes, say at brake discs or calipers, which some people do. I'll correct that and may paint all 4 barrels, but I do like to keep things original if possible. The way I look at it now, I have 75% original and 25% not. If I go the 4 at a time route, the I have Zero percent original. Unless I get a used wheel.
Crazy, I know, but that's just the way I am. Been fighting the same emotions with the Pantera for 52 years, and have been pretty damned successful at keeping her original ( 62 years with the wife, but maybe not so well. )
Probably only matters at Pebble Beach, and not going there anytime soon.
Thanks.
I'm sure some have done this and never been noticed at a Rally or show.
That's plan B.
I think I'll try the best match I can get on one, and just do that again. Current match was, I guess, good enough that I've never heard any comments about it at a show by attendees or judges.
Will try e-bay, but always scared about what you might get.
Also, barrel of repainted wheel was not done in full gloss, so that's actually more noticeable than the front side if you look through the spokes, say at brake discs or calipers, which some people do. I'll correct that and may paint all 4 barrels, but I do like to keep things original if possible. The way I look at it now, I have 75% original and 25% not. If I go the 4 at a time route, the I have Zero percent original. Unless I get a used wheel.
Crazy, I know, but that's just the way I am. Been fighting the same emotions with the Pantera for 52 years, and have been pretty damned successful at keeping her original ( 62 years with the wife, but maybe not so well. )
Probably only matters at Pebble Beach, and not going there anytime soon.
Thanks.