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Re: Powder Coating SVX Rims
I picked up my refinished wheels from Transwheel this afternoon. They were personally brought out to me by the plant manager.
My jaw dropped when I saw them and I was momentarily speechless! All I can say is WOW!!!
I thought my wheels were perfect when they were first done back in 2002, but these are far beyond perfect. I think powdercoating technology has come a long way in eight years.
Not only is the application of the finish flawless , very shiny and deep, they took a spectrum scan of my filled and refinished center caps and tweaked the color formula ever so slightly to get a better match between the powdercoated finish and my existing acrylic lacquer-finished center caps. I could not be more pleased.
They reminded me that the lifetime warranty started all over again. They also assured me that these wheels would never come back to them for finish problems.
I will probably get the tires mounted on Wednesday Getting the valve stems tomorrow). Photos are useless as no photo would do them justice and they look better than any of the photos I already have. They have to be seen in person. Also the removal of the "stamp" and the "L" is subtle, yet noticeable to anyone familiar with these wheels; just a smooth surface all around.
Maintenance is only hot soapy water and a strong stream of water. If they ever get really dirty, they endorse only one cleaner: P21S.
This is a pH controlled, non-acid, non-lye based formula guaranteed not to attack any type of road wheel, braking system or other automotive surface. I have been using this for years.
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Subaru Ambassador
1996 Polo Green LSi #216 ..138,100 miles. ..SOLD
JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995.....
Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan
In-Service Date: January 2, 1997
"The Pristine Green Polo Machine”
First Polo Green on the Network
First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000)
First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007)
First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013)
HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler.
R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 
2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 
2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles.
Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 
4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001
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Last edited by svxcess; 08-16-2010 at 09:58 PM.
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