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How is the finish on the Enkei RPF1 Wheels?

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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How is the finish on the Enkei RPF1 Wheels?

Do they have a clear coat? I noticed their finish warranty is only ONE year while the OZ wheels that I was looking at had a two year warranty.

The RFP1 wheels seem a bit dull (advertised as "bright silver") in the pictures that I have seen.

What do you guys think?

Thanks,
Doug
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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I've seen these wheels in person a few times and they look to be of good quality. I can't speak on the stamina of the finish, however I haven't heard of any specific complaints.The 17x7 SBC(chrome-look) is on my top ten list currently for my wife's soon-to-be MCS. It also makes for a nice dual purpose wheel if the car sees the track, which ours will. Classic design.

I would consider OZ to be of "higher quality" in the wheels dept, not taking anything away from Enkei, so the warranty difference doesn't surprise me.


edit: I'd love to see a pic of the 17's on any MINI. I couldn't find any via search; only 16's.
 

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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I have their RS+Ms and they are of very high quality. Probably wont be the thickest clear coat since weight is a big part of those. Enkei definitely seems to have high quality post cast machining.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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the paint is very thin on Enkei's. I have NT03+M in hyper black and the paint came off with one swipe of a fine grit sanding sponge.
 
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