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XE ESP snowflakes: choosing a finish reference before refurbishment

ClevelandCass · Australia · 14 Nov 2026
Make
Ford
Model
XE Fairmont Ghia ESP V8

Freshly refurbished snowflake wheels can photograph very differently in bright sun and in shade. For an XE ESP project, which reference do you trust for the face and recess finish? A close-up of a documented original wheel beside the proposed sample would help.

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OctaneJo14 Nov 2026

Photograph the centre cap in the same frame. A mismatch there can stand out even when the wheel itself looks spot on.