Fikse Finishes??
12-09-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by XxNaSDaQxX
Here is a pic of the finish Im looking for on the car.
I just dont know which it is to order the new set.
-J
I just dont know which it is to order the new set.
-J
i think that those are just technipolished wheels that havent been polished in a while..notice the lip of the rim is the same color...
12-10-2006, 12:52 AM
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I know the owner of these wheels, and was clean with the rest of the pics. Just he hasn’t been on much and trying to get a set similar to his. I've even emailed fikse, waiting for a response to see if they may be able to help.
If you look at the first picture, you notice the center (5 star) it is dull compared to the outside (hoop) which is polished. I can see where the 2nd picture it would seem that it’s as you said needs to be re-polished. But if the hoop is polished and the center isn't I wouldn't normally expect the dullness to show in different sections of the wheel itself.
I don’t remember the date as to when the pic was taken and when he first got them; I swore it was just after he bought his set.
Even Xsta Z 28's post with the FM5 Tech finish don’t look the same other then on the hoop.
Shrug, it looks like its coming down to those two choices (speed silver and race satin). If I get a response from Fikse Ill make sure to post it up. Thanks everyone for the help thus far.
-J
If you look at the first picture, you notice the center (5 star) it is dull compared to the outside (hoop) which is polished. I can see where the 2nd picture it would seem that it’s as you said needs to be re-polished. But if the hoop is polished and the center isn't I wouldn't normally expect the dullness to show in different sections of the wheel itself.
I don’t remember the date as to when the pic was taken and when he first got them; I swore it was just after he bought his set.
Even Xsta Z 28's post with the FM5 Tech finish don’t look the same other then on the hoop.
Shrug, it looks like its coming down to those two choices (speed silver and race satin). If I get a response from Fikse Ill make sure to post it up. Thanks everyone for the help thus far.
-J
12-12-2006, 01:15 PM
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I got a pm back from my friend, hopefully he'll chime in. 
Here are some pics and his quote from the pm based on what he recalls.
"My FM5s had the satin finish on the centers (i believe) and polished on the lips."
Here are some pics and his quote from the pm based on what he recalls.
"My FM5s had the satin finish on the centers (i believe) and polished on the lips."
12-12-2006, 03:18 PM
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Just got off the phone with Will Anthis, a Fikse Representative. He was kind enough to send over pictures of all the finishes and inform me that the finish I was looking for was in fact the Race Satin finish.
Race Satin
SpeedSilver
Note: That the pics do not do the wheels / finishes any justice. That you would only be able to tell side by side. That they look way different in person.
He also noted they have another version of a finish not listed. Its a dark silver finish. Once I get that pic Ill make sure to post it up for everyone.
Also if anyone is looking for the paint codes, to match different aspects of your car schemes. He didn’t happen to have them on hand, but if you request them he noted it’s not a problem to send them out.
Edit:
Pics of the Dark Silver Added
-J
Race Satin
SpeedSilver
Note: That the pics do not do the wheels / finishes any justice. That you would only be able to tell side by side. That they look way different in person.
He also noted they have another version of a finish not listed. Its a dark silver finish. Once I get that pic Ill make sure to post it up for everyone.
Also if anyone is looking for the paint codes, to match different aspects of your car schemes. He didn’t happen to have them on hand, but if you request them he noted it’s not a problem to send them out.
Edit:
Pics of the Dark Silver Added
-J
Last edited by XxNaSDaQxX; 12-12-2006 at 03:30 PM.
12-12-2006, 07:36 PM
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Hey Juan,
The centers of my wheels did not need to be polished because they had the satin finish. But to whomever said they looked like they were in need of attention...they are clean. Good luck in finding a set and def hit me up next time you are out!!
Daniel
The centers of my wheels did not need to be polished because they had the satin finish. But to whomever said they looked like they were in need of attention...they are clean. Good luck in finding a set and def hit me up next time you are out!!
Daniel
12-12-2006, 08:36 PM
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I will man, thanks for the help. I feel better on 4 wheels for long drives anyways, lol.
The bike is almost deadly in town, and cant wait. How you like them pics boss, miss it dont ya?
-J
The bike is almost deadly in town, and cant wait. How you like them pics boss, miss it dont ya?
-J
12-13-2006, 12:45 AM
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I didnt ask for the wheel sizes, But 317Indy is right on the max sizes.
Those wheels in question are the Profil 10's, 19's would be my guess as far as size go.
-J
Those wheels in question are the Profil 10's, 19's would be my guess as far as size go.
-J
12-14-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by XxNaSDaQxX
I will man, thanks for the help. I feel better on 4 wheels for long drives anyways, lol.
The bike is almost deadly in town, and cant wait. How you like them pics boss, miss it dont ya?
-J
The bike is almost deadly in town, and cant wait. How you like them pics boss, miss it dont ya?
-J
12-15-2006, 08:18 AM
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MeentSS02]For some reason, Fikse wheels always look better in person. Kinda weird...
That is VERY true statement! I never liked Fikse until I saw them in person and fell in love w/ the FM5's. I bought a set and went 18's Profil 13's after seeing Xctsa car. I've had them a yr and still haven't put them on the car. Technipolish is what I went with. Thinking of selling them but only after I put them on the car 1st to see how the look on the LT1. I'll be switching to Profil 5's aka FM5's in 18's in the Profil 13's don't pan out.
12-15-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bluestreak98
yes i do, i actually just got off the phone with the new owner. Its gonna be nasty when hes done!
Turbo 6 thanks for the pic, clean looking ride.
SRZ the Profil 5 isn’t the FM5 (classic). They have different looks where the star meets the center. The profil actually has a ZR1 style where it has a deep drop to the center. Where the FM5 has a smooth drop to the center. The profil's weigh less then the classic series. Goodluck in your search for what fits for your LT1, if you get them on send some pics.
Profil 5
FM5
-J