I don't have the answer, but I remember reading the answer.
Better check the archives.
As I remember, the factory wheels were a dark grey, the
aftermarket were a satin black.
On Sep 7, 2006, at 9:25 AM, John.Hed@faa.gov wrote:
> Marc wrote:
>
> "The wheels on that car have a serious shine! Did the LE wheels
> originally
> look like that, or did they have more of a satin finish? Mine have
> a worn
> satin finish... and a PO had the grey paint resprayed black which is
> starting to peel..."
>
> I posted a request a while back about wanting to know the right
> paint for
> the LE wheels and never got an answer. If anyone out there knows, I'm
> still waiting!!! If you find out, let me know. I don't think they
> were
> highly polished either, but they look nice that way. Do yours look
> good in
> black, Marc? Maybe that would look nicer. Do you have any pics? The
> original metallic dark grey almost looks like the tire color from a
> distance. I'll bet if you chromed the non-painted surfaces it
> would really
> make them look nice! Just a thought.
>
> John Hed
> 80 MGB-LE
Paul Root
ptroot@iaces.com
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