My wife parked next to a newer "R" at the grocery store yesterday, a red 2004 I believe. She noticed that the wheel rims had an "R" embosed on them. I told her that mine also had an "R" on them, which she never noticed.

So, should I paint the "R" on the wheels black so it is more noticeable? These wheels came from a 2000 car. I just spent $30 for chrome lug bolts to help add a little dressing :>)

I have some black gloss enamel and a very small brush. It will not come off if I change my mind, so I want an opinion or two first.

Car body is black, BTW.

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

I vote for a thin pin striping of gray on the inside edge of the R to highlight the embossing, rather than filling it all in with black. That way you could turn back more easily, or fill it in the rest of the way to suit your own eye. It's your R. ;)
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'97 855na, Mobil 1, K&N, various IPD's and eBay's

That could be a detail nightmare! I don't know if I am up to a good pin striping, filling in the entire R would be easier.

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

Then I vote to skip it. Filled in black sounds like it might look cheesy. Just my $.02
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'97 855na, Mobil 1, K&N, various IPD's and eBay's

Subtle is better.
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

Red/black brake calipers might make it a little more flashy too ;). I want red ones on my T5; but the rest of the paintwork needs a bit of lovin first. One thing at a time...

Hello, I would only paint it in if your wheel's style had a blackened "R" originally. I love little touches like this one but it really helps if such a highlight matches the original. Sometimes even the finish on the dried paint can vary from the original enough to nix the job. Lacquer thinner and a Q-tip will remove anything you paint in and end up not liking.
Good luck with those oil cooler lines tomorrow. Where exactly is the thermostat for the oil? Do I have such an arrangement on my 2002 V70? Kira

None of the embossed wheels came painted, the R and XC both have embossed wheels.

The Oil Thermostat Housing contains a solenoid, think spring, that is heat activated. When the engine oil gets to a certain temp then the solenoid opens and allows oil to flow through the oil cooler. The OTH is next to the bottom of the timing belt and bolted on to the block. All turbos have an OTH.

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.