Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:17 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com>
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On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:18 AM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:

>
> Perhaps it is time for someone with a plastics business to repro them?  $20
> each might even pay for the tooling over time...
>
> Or does anyone know which center caps from other vehicles fit/look ok on a
> Vanagon?
>

How about a machined billet aluminum solution? Polished finish but can be
painted with some prep if that's your preference. Secured with 3 Allen
screws from the backside. $60 plus about $6 shipping. Will accept readily
available VW or Wolfsburg wheel badges (not included). I use them plain.

*http://tinyurl.com/billetcaps*
**
Have some semi-custom ones with cast Wolfsburg logo before machining. Those
look nicer but underneath is sandcast finish. Priced higher.

There are generic plastic aftermarket caps that will fit for about $25 per
set but have not found one cosmetically compatible IMHO. I am looking for
someone who can make plastic repros of the Syncro 16" centercaps...

Please pmail me if you are interested in the billet caps.



Cheers,

BenT