CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]
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Which lip to go with?

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Which lip to go with?

My wheels will be brushed aluminum and I am trying to figure whether or not to go with the chrome lip or the regular polished one.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Pics??? ...can't give you a good answer if i don't know what you're refering to. It depends what rims you have.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Chrome lips, look better and also faster to clean.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by acb3nz
Chrome lips, look better and also faster to clean.
True..BUT also cost more money to get them repaired if they get curbed or damaged. Post a picture of the wheels your getting..
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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I was thinking of a set of these in brused aluminum aith either a polished or chrome lip...

The biggest question is - What is the relative look between the two? Is there that big of a difference?

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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True..BUT also cost more money to get them repaired if they get curbed or damaged. Post a picture of the wheels your getting..
Just dont curb them and you will be fine, trust me on this or ask Blackbenzz.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Just dont curb them and you will be fine, trust me on this or ask Blackbenzz.
That's where I got the idea from...
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Nice choice..i just ordered mine early june..they should be coming in anytime now...i went high pollished all around though..Yeaauhh to Daytonas..i thought there wasnt really a difference between the lip if its chrome or pollished how much of a difference is there?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Chrome. Much better shine and never dulls out like polished lips.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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I prefer chrome since I have chrome wheels

I have those Lowenhart BS5 bling bling wheels.........
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by acb3nz
Just dont curb them and you will be fine, trust me on this or ask Blackbenzz.
I know what you mean I have chrome lips on my black wheels too..just in case IF he does...
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
I was thinking of a set of these in brused aluminum aith either a polished or chrome lip...

The biggest question is - What is the relative look between the two? Is there that big of a difference?
These are some pretty nice slip-ahs. Post up when you get em on!
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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yeah.... get chrome it'll look sic with brushed center. Nice choice on rims
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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Chrome lip! I'm never going back to polished lips. They dull and are hard to clean. Chrome is EASY to clean, they wont dull, and alot more shiny. Once you go chrome you'll never go back!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Chrome lip! I'm never going back to polished lips. They dull and are hard to clean. Chrome is EASY to clean, they wont dull, and alot more shiny. Once you go chrome you'll never go back!
Well I did it, I went with the chrome lip...
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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How much did u get your daytonas for?..Ive been waiting for almost 2 months now..for the same wheels
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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How much did u get your daytonas for?..Ive been waiting for almost 2 months now..for the same wheels
With the chrome lip, 3pc. design, shipping and surcharge was +/- $3400. How much was yours and what color did you go with?

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
With the chrome lip, 3pc. design, shipping and surcharge was +/- $3400. How much was yours and what color did you go with?

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I got high pollish all the way around 3 pc. for 3000 im gonna pick em up myself cus there just in anahiem..
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