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Subject:Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
From:Chris S
Date:Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:20:38 -0500

I have ordered the Brazilian ones as well for my New Beetle.  They looked
good for about a year then started turning milky.  Here's one after two
years being replaced:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/1257337069.jpg*

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2009/11/19 John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com>

> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 1:41 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > *http://tinyurl.com/billetcaps*
> > **
> >
> > There are generic plastic aftermarket caps that will fit for about $25
> per
> > set but have not found one cosmetically compatible IMHO. I am looking for
> > someone who can make plastic repros of the Syncro 16" centercaps...
> >
> > Please pmail me if you are interested in the billet caps.
> >
> >
> Ben,
>
> What is the diameter of the outside face of these caps?
>
> Some nice resin domed badges are available in a variety of sizes here:
> http://www.brazilshopping.com/store/wheelcenters2.html
>
> I have ordered these in the past and they do look good,
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan
> Northern Michigan
>
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>
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>

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