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Should I buy these Cobra wheels?

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Old 09-18-2009, 11:52 PM
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I found a set of 03 Cobra wheels for $300 in great condition. They are polished aluminum. No tires, but I already have new Nittos to use. Should I buy them?
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Old 09-19-2009, 12:16 AM
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i paid $350 for my bullitts, id grab them quickly
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:31 AM
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ya i would get them to
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Old 09-19-2009, 12:06 PM
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Now the guys says they have some flaws and aren't mint. The pictures show some light curb rash and small scratches. Is there a way to buff this stuff out? If so, how much does it cost?
Think I should still get them? Or wait for better ones?
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:46 PM
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I say get them. Unfortunately, simply replating an old piece may cost several times what a replacement would cost. It's the old story of labor cost. The new item requires far less prep work, and an operator or machine can handle dozens of identical parts at the same time whereas a mix of old parts cannot be processed simultaneously, but must be processed one item at a time. If a plater has to spend a whole day on your parts, don't expect it to cost less than what a plumber or mechanic would charge you for a day of their time. Probably better to get them and look for a scratch polish made by mothers or someone
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