Wheelwell trim: Restore it? Or buy reprduction?

[Topcat]

I have 3 wheel well trims and just need the left rear to complete the set.

If I find it, whats your opinion?

Restore them all? Or buy re pros?
I hear the re pros are a bitch to work with.

Getting them stripped and re anodized wont be cheap.
Easy Off doesn't work very well last time I tried. 

[Cuda Cody]

Curious what others are doing.  The cost will make you think about using the repops.  But as you said, they are not as nice as originals.  So far I've been okay making repops work, but I test fit them before paint. 

[anlauto]

What kind of car are we talking about ?

[Topcat]

Cuda

[anlauto]

Challenger I always go with the reproductions, they're much easier to make fit.
Cuda ones are more difficult, but I've had just as much fitment issues with originals as reproductions.

Either body style...DALE'S CUDA SHOP is my number one source

[Topcat]

I trial fitted them as they are, and they fit like a glove.

[fishn4cuda]

On a Challenger I use Reproduction WOM's with little to no issues. For the Barracudas the reproductions are OK, but require a lot of massaging to fit right. I usually send out original Barracuda WOMS to be redone. They fit like a glove. The hard part is finding good enough originals.

[Topcat]

All I need is the left rear OEM and I have a full set.

BTW, Good to see you here Tony.

[anlauto]

How would one tell if a Cuda trim piece is original or reproduction ?

[Topcat]

How would one tell if a Cuda trim piece is original or reproduction ?

Good question.

I don't recall a  Pentastar or P/N on them. Did they?

[Cuda Cody]

No, I don't think they had any part number or logo.   

[fc7cuda]

I have an NOS set for my Cuda, but 1 of them has a different "lip" than the other 3.  It's more flat or straight as it angles up and touches the paint.  Has anyone ever noticed the differences in original WLM?

I'll see if I can add a pic later this morning.

Tom

[EB3-GranCoupe]

Topcat,
I have a left rear WOM on my 71 project car.  It is yours for the shipping.
EB3

[Cuda Cody]

Wow!  Super nice of you @EB3-GranCoupe

[Topcat]

You are the Man!   

Zip code is 94536.

I'll send you a pm with my address.
Reply back your Paypal.

Thank you very much!