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Looks like I've bought a set of 18x10 Nismo LMGT1's :woot:

The rims have a bit of gutter rash and I want to recondition them back to their former glory.

One thing I have noticed is that these rims are powdercoated white all round, but it appears on the 400R they had a polished lip:

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Did these rims originally come like this? If so, would it be easier/cheaper to have the outer part of the rim sandblasted, linished and polished rather than respraying? Who would you guys recommend to do this and what would I expect to pay?

Also, where can I find a replacement NISMO decal?

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that replacement nismo decal (old school) can be found on ebay - alternatively you can also get sticker shops to do it for you if you provide them an example (either in real or in picture form) - or there's a few members here (RUSH)??? who can also help you out. just search up nismo stickers on this forum and have a look in the threads for some reputable sticker shops/guys.

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yeah those look much better. and as for the studs i'd say talk to whoever you're getting the wheels refurbished at about them; i've read some wheel restoration of BBS/SSR/Works - similar wheels with those rivets as well, over on JDMST and i think they had those replaced as well so might not be a big deal to get done (new pack, pop them in?). I don't think difficult...hopefully

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yeah those look much better. and as for the studs i'd say talk to whoever you're getting the wheels refurbished at about them; i've read some wheel restoration of BBS/SSR/Works - similar wheels with those rivets as well, over on JDMST and i think they had those replaced as well so might not be a big deal to get done (new pack, pop them in?). I don't think difficult...hopefully

My Original LMGT1s with original stickers. post-89815-0-70727400-1366778677_thumb.jpg

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