They do. I had the outer area polished and clear coated. My first set oxidized constantly and was always wanting mothers polish and steel wool. -----Original Message----- From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:19 AM To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant Those will look cool in black! Will Wood wrote: > I just love Type 3s > Parts that are unique > wheels that don't fit > ugh > > I recently had a set of Formula Vee wheels redone. Well they were at the > powdercoaters for 7 months. > > This is great, I'll just replace the chromies. > My first VW Bug had a set and I just gave them away. These are two piece > Magnesium / Steel construction. Definitely a rare wheel. > > Well, the Formula Vees interfere with the front brake caliper and are not > able to fit on the rear drums without spacers. So I order up some spacers > that are 1/2" wide (twiddle my thumbs) and pay the guy. I measured 3 times > and was sure that was the size. After two weeks I get my spacers. Well, now > I need longer wheel bolts, I just got them today. Went out, put them on. > Hey wait, the spacers are too narrow, I need one inch spacers?!?!? > > Ugh, On to CIP1 to order the spacers. But I'll be able to run the fronts > until the other spacers arrive. Oh but first, get out the grinder and > clearance the calipers a bit... > > Let's see I've been working on getting these wheels on the car since last > August. Just be patient.... Patience is a virtue.. Patience my a** I'm > going to kill something... > > Oh well, they're purdy in black powdercoat with polished outers and > clearcoat.. > > Here's a pic of what they look like sandblasted. > > http://www.amayesing.com/images/vwparts/FormulaV.jpg > > Never let it be said that simplest thing like changing wheels can be a > challenge on a Type 3. > > > > > > > > > >