Opinions/feedback needed (any interest in some 16" wheels)

[bullittandy]

I've got the stock 16 20 hole turbines from my 97 parts car, they are in terrible shape, essentially worthless and have an idea that I need some encouragement on.

I'm thinking of trying my hand at painting them "hypersilver." Here's an ad for the style.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...51058

I'm not sure how they'd turn out in terms of color, I'm confident in the finish being smooth, etc. At worst they'd look silver but I need to know if anyone here might buy them from me afterwards. If they looked good I'd probably ask $300 or so. For the 96 and older cars, there's a picture of these wheels on the car (can somebody find that?) and they look very good, much better than they do on the 97+.

I don't want to completely waste my time but am looking for some practice before I tackle some other wheels.

So please post your opinions, thanks.Andy

[maxnix]

I have some in pristine shape, no curb rash that I recall.

They do need to be cleaned.

As far as finish, I like the clearcoat over the brushed finish. The OZ Superleggera that replaced them are painted hyper silver and look great with London Gray.

[bullittandy]

I have some in pristine shape, no curb rash that I recall.

They do need to be cleaned.

As far as finish, I like the clearcoat over the brushed finish. The OZ Superleggera that replaced them are painted hyper silver and look great with London Gray.

Thanks, I think?

I'm trying to sell MY wheels, I don't want anybody to be distracted by YOUR wheels.

Anybody else got an opinion? Anybody think its worth the effort/expense?

[RAP]

I got good wheels and you have

MAIL.

[oldmako]

I think the hardest part will be finding a willing buyer. And if he's not local, the shipping will be expensive. Most of the guys on this site already have wheels or so I assume, and those looking to buy up will probably not want stock wheels. Maybe someone on the other side of the house?? (Nissan guys)

I have those same wheels on my ride, and I actually like them. I didn't think that I would and was planning on buying some 18" rims, but given the $$$I tossed at the front end, I figure I'll just wait and see. I'll kill these tires and make a decision. I'd like to get a year with the car and see how the repair budget is holding up before I toss 6-800 bucks at rims.

I recently saw some wheels which had been refinished and they looked surprisingly good. Good luck.

How much of the parts mobile remains?

[bullittandy]

The parts car has a surprising number of solid parts left. I thought the doors, fenders, trunk lid would be sold easily but only the bumper covers are gone.

Its crazy the parts that people want, little weird sh*t that I thought was worthless like; a ratty trunk mat or a single lone door panel light lens.

This is good and bad-good because its all money but bad because now I'm scared to throw anything away!! I'm dreading getting an e-mail that says "I'm looking for a tiny plastic clip inside the dash and I'll pay you $20 for it" and knowing that I tossed it. And this could go on forever.

If I could sell the engine or transmission I would be sitting pretty.

I did discover that that the parts car likely only has 86K miles on it-not 186K as i thought and the engine, I was told has 70K and the transmission may macthed to the engine so also 70K.