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Re: LE on the cover of the new Moss catalog...

To: John.Hed@faa.gov
Subject: Re: LE on the cover of the new Moss catalog...
From: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:16:58 -0500
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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