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I've never seen any documentation for the trim paint. Not surprising for the 16" wheels, as they were never offered in other than painted centers.

I just ad-libbed it on mine. Really not that difficult as long as you use a flexible tape to mask off the petals. Many here have used black vinyl electrical tape, but I found that the electrical tape can tend to leave a bit of adhesive on the wheel, as well as being a bit harder to get smooth curves due to the width of the tape. I used 3M Automotive Trimline masking tape, a dark blue vinyl tape designed for sharp edged masking. I found the ⅜" width easier to work with than the electrical tape, and comes off cleaner. Using it I found it relatively easy to get nice straight lines. I used normal blue and/or green masking tape on the larger areas of the wheels.

If you want to bring your wheels to Oregon, I'd be happy to assist.



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Also what is the color difference between the silver wheels in the picture below and the RSR finish talked about in this thread? They seem close but ... not sure if the picture below is stock for that year ~1974.
The RSR finish is frosted, not at all glossy, other than the very outer lip edge. I'm not sure, but the wheels on the '74 look to be the normal clear anodized finish, not frosted. The frosted finish was the race finish, clear was for street cars.

I had mine done in clear.

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