Well, I have abandoned the notion of switching to 15" wheels on the Syncro
until I get an engine with more "oomph".  As part of my therapy for dealing
with the loss of this dream, I am now entertaining thoughts of simply powder
coating my lovely "Carat" alloys to match the Syncro's Alpine White body.
(For the ultimate in "Euro-boy-racer" looks)

I've checked with a local powder coating shop, and it sounds like they do
this all the time, and the cost is about $50 per wheel.

Has anyone out there gone through this?  What advice would you offer?  Were
they able to match the paint, or would you suggest a finish similar to the
original silver finish?  Any other thoughts or suggestions would be
welcomed.

PS - my wheels are generally in pretty good shape, but there is some chipped
finish at the edges where wheel weights have been mounted, and some mild
discoloration from brake dust on the fronts.

Thanks in advance,

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA
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