Day.John@fin.gc.ca wrote:
> Hi, Brian. I've seen that treatment before myself (I think with black
> centers), and like you say it may depend on the overall colour, but the
> effect (like that for TR2 wheels which were painted body colour) it is
> striking. Remember also that the 'trim rings' were a North American
> addition, whereas the UK cars generally went without the additional 'glam'
> treatment. Provided the steel wheels are uniformly rust-free, they look
> quite nice by themselves (see the Piggott 'Original' books for yourself).
>
> Cheers, JD
Yes, John, very similar to the early TR's - maybe that's why I liked it so
much. One
thing I always like to do with my wheels is to paint the silver as a gloss
instead of
a satin finish. It is much easier to keep clean - especially brake dust from
the
front discs - and the glossy surface adds just a bit of shine so the wheels
look extra
good either with or without a trim ring.
Cheers!
Brian Schlorff '61 TR-4 '64 TR-4 '72 TR-6 '79 Spit
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