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How many of you have gone Gold?

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  1. eyeman1234

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    #1 eyeman1234, Dec 16, 2018
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  2. mwr4440

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    #2 mwr4440, Dec 16, 2018
    If you are 'going gold' only the Coffin-Spoke wheels will do.
     
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  3. Hannibal308

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    #4 GordonC, Dec 16, 2018
    I have a set of 16" BBS E50, 3 piece mesh wheels, for my 308 QV - with gold centres. Apparently they were a dealer option back in the 80s. I use them maybe 20% of the time - put them on for a month or two, then switch back to the OEM wheels.

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    #7 Gatorrari, Dec 17, 2018
    If you're thinking of doing this, find a reputable wheel shop and bring them good photos of those old racing Ferraris, like P4s or 512s or similar vintage F1 cars, and sit with them going through their paint chips to pick the right shade. As stated before, the sheen should be semi-gloss.
     
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    #8 Gatorrari, Dec 17, 2018
    That's a pretty good match.
     
  9. dave80gtsi

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    #12 kiwiokie, Dec 19, 2018
    I looked at this some years ago to determine what paint code was used. I followed some guidance from a Ferrari forum and painted mine the factory color called nocciola - not even close to the correct color, but I still like it so may keep it on. Best explanation I could find was that it was originally simply the special primer used on the magnesium wheels without any topcoat to save on weight. From memory this was also done by Carol Shelby with the AC Cobra race wheels at the time. The paint was a zinc chromate primer called Dow7. The color changed rapidly and the finish deteriorated which is why wheels even in period photos look old on new race cars! My guess is Ferrari quickly ditched the weight saving measure and just painted them gold as they looked so cool :)
     
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    #13 pnicholasen, Dec 19, 2018
    Wow!! I've asked countless "Ferrari experts" about the race wheel color with no good answer. Now I know. Thanks!!

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  14. 308Dadoo

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  20. Schulz308

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    #20 Schulz308, Dec 22, 2018
    Thinkin bout going gold or bronze. Maybe 18”
     
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    #22 53ford, Dec 23, 2018
    Hard not to like the gold with red cars.
     
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