Chrome Rims or Not ?
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Chrome Rims or Not ?
Are chrome rims still in ? Recently one of our members posted a pic of his E320 w/ chrome dipped rims -- looks sharp and considering doing it to mine - when I receive it in January 
Wanted the groups honest opinion ... are chrome dipped rims a thing of the past ?
Attached was the picture posted .... thoughts ?
Wanted the groups honest opinion ... are chrome dipped rims a thing of the past ?
Attached was the picture posted .... thoughts ?
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Re: Chrome Rims or Not ?
Coming from the Vette crowd, I can say they are still in as many owners would chrome their Y2K 5 spoke or Z06 rims and they look sharp. Just find a good place because my chromies started to peel after 3 years and I never drove my car in the winter and hardly in rain (it was mostly a garage queen). I actually bought mine from a reputable shop in California. I personally like the high polished look but if you like the chrome I say go for it!
Last edited by LIONHEAD; Nov 29, 2003 at 01:26 AM.
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I personally have never been a fan of chrome on 'stockies' but if you are going to do it make sure it is black or white. You are NOT getting it from the dealer chromed....right??
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Originally posted by LIONHEAD
LorinserCClass: Are those HRE's in your sig. I was looking into getting some HRE 547s for my other car. HREs are sweet! 
LorinserCClass: Are those HRE's in your sig.
I was looking into getting some HRE 547s for my other car. HREs are sweet!
HRE's are sweet but very expensive lol
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I personally wouldn't go chrome myself...but if it floats your boat, then go for it. Also like it has been said before, go chrome on a black or white car. Anything else would look kind of off IMHO...
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I personally wouldn't do it but it's all in the eye of the beholder. If it floats your boat, more power to you. Also like it has been said before, go chrome only on black or white cars, anything else would look kind of off IMHO...
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Chrome Rims
Mercedes has a Service Information re Chrome plating ref MBNA 40/18
Subject Chrome Plating of alloy wheels
Chrome Plating is NOT recommended
But The Dealers still plate the wheels
And They Pit/ Peel/Rust/leak
If You Want the look Polish Them then clear coat the wheels
So When You Curb the wheels you can repolish them...
Subject Chrome Plating of alloy wheels
Chrome Plating is NOT recommended
But The Dealers still plate the wheels
And They Pit/ Peel/Rust/leak
If You Want the look Polish Them then clear coat the wheels
So When You Curb the wheels you can repolish them...
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I just painted my stockers and polished the lips. No clear coat which makes fixing a little curb rash a 30 minute job.
Has anyone tried Zoop Seal? It's supposed to prevent dulling of polished aluminum but for $129 I'm looking for aome testimonials first.
Has anyone tried Zoop Seal? It's supposed to prevent dulling of polished aluminum but for $129 I'm looking for aome testimonials first.
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2003 - S430, 2003 - 911 C2, 2004 - E320, 2006 - Range Rover Sport HSE
Chrome
How much did your chromes cost?
Did you do a swap or what?
I have a blk/blk wanting to chrome - but they tell me they still arent available???
Did you do a swap or what?
I have a blk/blk wanting to chrome - but they tell me they still arent available???
