landark Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Not sure how, but I managed to order the wrong option for paint (mine is machined) so I have a newly remanufactured 6-spoke 17x7 OEM wheel. This is not aftermarket, it is an OEM Subaru wheel and it was straightened and repainted by Wheels And Caps which is where I have ordered many wheels and I've always been happy with them. This just arrived at my house today (11/30) and I opened the box and knew right away it was painted so it has only been out of the box to inspect it. It's in great shape and ready for a tire. $100 I prefer local pick up as shipping will be pretty expensive. I am taking a big hit on this so my price is (edit)pretty(/edit) firm. If you want me to ship it to you, expect it to be about another $50+. Edited December 5, 2019 by landark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 What is the difference? I ask b/c my 08 LGT wheels could use some updating but really I just want them back to original fit/finish and have been exploring the various wheel replacement services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 If you look at your wheels, if yours is fully painted, you should see no difference between the pockets between the spokes and the face of the wheel. Mine has the pockets painted silver but the face of the wheel has been machined and clear coated so there is no paint, just the bare aluminum. I've kept mine on for summer use because I think they look good as far as stock wheels go. One of my replacements had the clearcoat start peeling off which is why I ordered a replacement. I got that one from someone other than Wheels and Caps and I learned my lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Yeah mine are Machined Face and peeling Is there a service/vendor that you recommend to replace/refinish my OEM wheels? Sorry to thread-jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 I'm honestly not sure who got full painted versions. I've only ever seen machined in the wild. Maybe non-GT? I dunno. I got a wheel redone through Alloy Wheel Solutions in Chantilly a few years back. But I did it because it was impossible to find a replacement. For these, it would be cheaper to get a reconditioned wheel from a reputable source than refinishing them. It cost $225 because they had to send it out to be machined. Most places don't have the equipment to to the machining, only the straightening and painting. Maybe you'd be able to get it cheaper since you have other sources. But For the price and convenience I'd rather have it shipped to me and not be down a wheel in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Still got it. Want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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