Manni187 Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 Hello, Deciding between either purchasing a set of 4 Flat 6 Style Wheels from Classic Wheels Australia or refinishing my originals. The car is a 74 911 and ideally I am looking for a factory look and as true to the original as possible. Would rather not anodise as I think the finish is too difficult to maintain (special wheel cleaners ect. Also don’t know of anyone capable of refinishing these in Melbourne (Dipped look of the black plaint) Does anyone have any contacts that can refinish in Melbourne or has anyone purchased the Flat 6 replicas before and can comment on them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 Pondering the same - Subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 You wont be disappointed with Classic Wheels Aus product. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 Maxilites from Classic Wheels Australia.. Yeatesy and FAP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 I’ve bought a set. Top shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 21February, 2022 Report Share Posted 21February, 2022 The maxilites are a great wheel for the money....and they are brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 22February, 2022 Report Share Posted 22February, 2022 I had my 6x15 inch Fuchs wheels restored by dupulu in Qld , 10years ago. The price included freight there and back. I have since sold the car but was impressed with the restoration. the classic wheels also look good. I would say you could buy a new set of those for the cost of the restoration of your current ones, and store the originals wheels away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventy911 Posted 24May, 2022 Report Share Posted 24May, 2022 No question the Maxlites look great. I do believe there is a notable weight difference between these and original forged Fuchs. Perhaps someone with accurate technical info can comment? Your wheels can be painted in 2K if you are concerned about anodizing durability. Make sure you have the insides and the barrels also stripped and refinished as fine porosity can result in air leaks. This is my matching dates deep six set of 15x6 Fuchs painted with 2 pack. I did the work in my garage, I'm not a painter but took my time. Any decent shop should be able to do this including to mask the black "dip" in the correct location if specified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR901 Posted 24May, 2022 Report Share Posted 24May, 2022 I've gone both ways on this one.... I've bought a new set of Maxilites from Classic Wheels Australia....great service, awesome product..... I have also restored 6" fuchs the same as yours (painting not anodising). I used Wheel Solutions in Richmond (phone - 9427 9265) who are excellent. Speak to Matt.....he's done at least ten sets of wheels for me & the end result has always been fantastic !! If I had another early car & needed to make the decision again I would buy new everyday of the week & store the originals (as per reedminor). Good luck with it..... Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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