70 442 center cap question
April 2nd, 2014, 04:54 PM
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70 442 center cap question
Hey guys, does anyone know who (if anyone) restores the wheel center caps? Mine are all original and if could have them restored, I would like to do that over buying reproductions. Mine are pitted pretty bad and the center olds decals are shot. Just trying to keep the car as original as possible in this restoration. Thanks!
April 2nd, 2014, 05:08 PM
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You'd have to get them cleaned, smoothed and re-chromed. The center cap inserts are repopped, but the quality is questionable on some. The recessed areas of the caps can be re-sprayed with an aluminum paint for the contrast needed.
It'll probably cost more to refinish the caps than buy new ones. If you trust Thornton (maker of the OAI W25 hood) here's the link: Thornton Muscle Cars - SSII caps
It'll probably cost more to refinish the caps than buy new ones. If you trust Thornton (maker of the OAI W25 hood) here's the link: Thornton Muscle Cars - SSII caps
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