Totally agree - they're one step away from US style chrome wheels imo.
They are not remotely suitable for wet/damp climates with a bit of salt/grit thrown in - they seem to have zero longevity in relation to finish (one stone chip and they start to degrade badly) - no matter how clean they're kept....
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Let us know how you get on D. I was in Radfix, Galway on Mon to pickup up some parts they powder-coated for me and enquired about getting herself's CC's alloys refurb'd and he said call back in Sep - they're flat out doing wheels at the moment - piles of them everywhere awaiting powder-coating.
The country is calling out out for real high quality wheel refurbishers - like undertakers, there'd be no shortage of business....
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