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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM
Oops. You are right. I’ve never seen that component missing and haven’t a clue as to how to reattach one. Maybe I’m wrong but something looks different about the finish on that wheel - this and the black color on the hub make me think it’s been painted and therefore possibly repaired.
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I should be able to tell after I get it. Any signs of repair/paint it's going back. I think you're right about the hub though. I don't think they're painted from factory, though I've seen more with paint than w/o. By the pic. there doesn't appear to be any rust. See what happens.
Incidentally, I believe that wheel just needs to be polished. I bought another some time ago, and unlike the one I pulled off the truck it was dull like this new one. Made me wonder if painted. I sanded it down to I believe 3000 grit, still somewhat dull. Word is white rouge compound and a soft flannel buff are in order in these cases. I just did a half job on a spoke, and the finish is the same as my old one.