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Brennie

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Beauty Rings
« on: July 11, 2023, 07:59:14 »
Hi
I’m looking for “ Beauty Rings” chrome trim for 230SL rims.. I have but,pretty bashed about..

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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2023, 08:10:01 »
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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2023, 08:14:05 »
Thank you again Paul..
Pm sent..

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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2023, 13:48:40 »
Should beauty rings be stainless or chromed metal?
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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2023, 14:25:36 »
Good question John..
I’m really looking for some used, but in relatively good condition..
I could buy new but.. they are prohibitively expensive..

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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2023, 18:54:42 »
I would assume cheap metal with chrome finish.  I can't imagine using polished stainless steel for this application.  But, I did use that nasty word, "assume"!
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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2023, 09:01:50 »
I bought some chrome ones in Australia, not oem but very very close to original looking - about $50 usd for the set  :) - I took all the measurements of the originals (banged up like yours) - pretty pleased how they look on - point being if you search around I think you can get very close to originals for a fraction of the cost - if cost is an issue like it is for me usually

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Re: Beauty Rings
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2023, 04:18:52 »
The originals were steel, then chrome plated.
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