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Old June 9th, 2005, 04:50 PM   #1
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Polished or Chrome???
Want to get wheels and can't decide. Polished with clearcoat, or chrome. Are a lot of people having trouble with the chrome?
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Old June 9th, 2005, 04:59 PM   #2
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Re: Polished or Chrome???
Polish with clear is clearly the better choice. With the chrome, you are losing some of the strength in the wheel, or so i've heard. Also, if you ever happen to curb a chromed wheel, it's not easy to repair..as compared to a full polished wheel. Either way, i'd say full polish for sure.
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Old June 9th, 2005, 06:16 PM   #3
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Old June 9th, 2005, 06:50 PM   #4
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Old June 9th, 2005, 07:17 PM   #5
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Chrome is for fags and posers.
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Old June 9th, 2005, 07:33 PM   #6
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I think a highly polished aluminum wheel looks the best on a performance car.

But chrome looks awesome too and is easy to clean.
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Old June 9th, 2005, 07:39 PM   #7
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I prefer polish, no clearcoat. Some say it is a PITA, but I have polished my 847's 2 times in the last 2 years and they look great. I also like the fact that if you get a little scratch or ding, you can buff it out if you have the right stuff. My
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[quote=GARY JAVO]I prefer polish, no clearcoat. Some say it is a PITA, but I have polished my 847's 2 times in the last 2 years and they look great. I also like the fact that if you get a little scratch or ding, you can buff it out if you have the right stuff. My [/quote

So Gary, does that mean you're willing to sell me the SRT back (AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE ) because it has chrome rims!!!
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Old June 9th, 2005, 10:52 PM   #9
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looks like we got a hung jury...
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Old June 9th, 2005, 11:02 PM   #10
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Chrome Dome!
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Old June 10th, 2005, 11:56 AM   #11
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Old June 10th, 2005, 04:06 PM   #12
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Chrome looks good but it does add a little more weight to the wheel. If you are going to have your wheels plated make sure it is done by a chrome shop that specializes in plating wheels and aluminum. This place did my Vette rims and my Viper rims http://www.calchrome.com/ 2 years ago and I have no complaints at all.
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This place did my Vette rims and my Viper rims http://www.calchrome.com/ 2 years ago and I have no complaints at all.
California Chrome is a no brainer, if one's wheels didn't come chromed...absolutely the best in the business.
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Old June 10th, 2005, 05:27 PM   #14
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Old June 10th, 2005, 06:24 PM   #16
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Old June 12th, 2005, 10:16 AM   #17
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I have had chrome for 3 years now and no problems.
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