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03-19-2006, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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polished rims vs chrome rims
Ok...here's a follow up to the step lip vs rolled lip thread.
Advantages and disadvantages of both. Fading, hazing, easy to clean, etc etc. Thanks, Jay
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03-19-2006, 12:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
chrome is easier to keep clean .....i hate my polished wheels ....but only when i have to clean them
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03-19-2006, 06:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
you can always bring polished alloy rims back to life and you save on unsprung weight// chromed steel wheels besides the weight disadvantage rust and peel and die an ugly death
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03-19-2006, 08:42 PM | #4 | |
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03-19-2006, 09:13 PM | #5 | |
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If you drive it daily & can get the wheels in chrome, that would be my choice. Unfortunately not all wheel selections come w/a chrome option.
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03-19-2006, 09:28 PM | #6 | |
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03-19-2006, 09:28 PM | #7 | |
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03-19-2006, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
Speaking of chrome wheels... somebody please try and talk me out of a set of these for the Wallet Eater. There's something very appealing about these, but I dunno... too simple? too something?
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03-19-2006, 09:51 PM | #9 |
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Umm. I know what it is. It's a big breast with a huge nipple and nubby areolas...... using the Jedi mind trick on the young-uns huh Kenneth?
lol Jay
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03-19-2006, 09:55 PM | #10 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
I have those for my truck in the 22" version.... and there is a guy in Houston that can cut any shape you want into them, if you ever get bored PM me for a number for good prices on those.
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03-20-2006, 09:53 AM | #12 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
I have had many sets of billet wheels, as well as chrome wheels. Here are my observations-
Billet- Pro's Look awesome when new. Available in any backspace. Available in any width. Minor curb rash can be repaired at home. Major curb rash can be repaired economically. Con's After you get them mounted, they have to be polished. If a dog pees on them, they have to be polished. If you splash water on them while hot, they have to be polished. If the sprinkler system sprays them all night, they have to be polished. If you go to a car show, they have to be polished. If you keep them in a climate controlled garage, they have to be polished. Unless they are stored in a hermetically sealed bag, they have to be polished. Chrome- Pro's Look awesome when new. After you get them mounted, they clean up with Windex. If a dog pees on them, they clean up with Windex. If you splash water on them while hot, they clean up with Windex. If the sprinkler system sprays them all night, they clean up with Windex. If you go to a car show, they clean up with Windex. Cons- Available in limited backspace. Available in limited width. Minor curb rash can be repaired but it's expensive. Major curb rash can be repaired by replacing the wheel.
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03-20-2006, 12:14 PM | #14 |
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Dont like those wheels, Like N2TRUX said Boring!!! Try powder coating those other wheels then you dont have to polish them any more and use a flat color.
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yeah...or paint them like these and keep the lip shiny for a little bling.
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03-20-2006, 02:55 PM | #17 |
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I would, but I might hurt your feelings.... Sorry for the brutal honesty. Your going to have a bad ass truck when it gets finished. Your choice of wheels will have a huge impact on just how bad ass it really is. It's just my opinion, but those wheels do not add anything to the trucks personality.
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BUT IF THEY DID, I rather spend a day polishing instead of doing nothing at all. And also I'm the kind of guy that likes to see the outcome of a good polish. I polish my wheels w/ the same stuff Boyd uses, Heavy Metal Polish. This stuffs the best, and it works a hell of alot better than some punka$$ powerball. And yes, I also agree w/ N2TRUX, it's all about what your going for. You don't' want a wheel that would overpower the look of vehicle Like some of you I've seen w' these clutter chrome duece dueces, some of which look great, and others where it just look rediculous. So to calm it down, go w/ billet, it's not too eye popping, but what I think it shows, is that you have class, and that's what counts. Last edited by SkyBlue72'; 03-26-2006 at 02:58 AM. |
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03-26-2006, 03:02 AM | #20 |
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Re: polished rims vs chrome rims
While were on the subject of polishes...anybody try the new zoop seal?
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03-26-2006, 12:22 PM | #22 | |
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the only pic I would actually use is the trucker girl.
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03-26-2006, 01:21 PM | #23 |
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I could have those wheels looking awesome (like chrome) in an hour..............
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03-28-2006, 02:41 AM | #25 | |
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