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Old 09-15-2003, 09:27 AM
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I have a Lemans Sunset coupe with 19 inch Moda R6's. I'm debating whether to keep the silver finish of the wheels or have them chromed.

What are your thoughts?

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Old 09-15-2003, 09:29 AM
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chrome would look nasty on lemans
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:10 AM
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Anybody know...anyplaces in Delaware, PA, MD or NJ area to get wheels chromed? How much does it usually run and how durable is the appplication?
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Originally posted by toykilla
chrome would look nasty on lemans
i totally agree, it would not look that good.

my 0.02$
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:54 AM
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Chrome looks nasty regardless of car color. Down with chrome!
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With time, Chrome will peal from the inside causing leaks around the bead. I have owned chrome wheels. I never will again. Just my thoughts though.

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Its not worth the weight
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:24 AM
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leave chrome to SUVs
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Chrome is totally worth it. Just make sure you do the ENTIRE CAR. Tires, body, seats, engine, everything. Just dip the entire Z in the Chrome bath. You'll be pleased with the results!

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Old 09-15-2003, 12:09 PM
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polished is the shiniest you can go with a Z...leave them silver..save the money..or just spend it on another mod!
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Originally posted by nissan350z
leave chrome to SUVs
I concur.
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No chrome. You will get sick of it. I'm sick of mine. Moving to silver soon hopefully.
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I vote NO CHROME.
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Old 09-15-2003, 02:25 PM
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Chrome sucks.
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Old 09-15-2003, 02:53 PM
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I vote no chrome, if they were 20's then I would have voted YEZ.
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You've already got pretty heavy wheels in the R6's so adding chrome won't matter that much as far as weight is concerned.

If you like chrome then I say go for it. I personally wouldn't do it, but if that's what you like then why not?
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Old 09-15-2003, 03:59 PM
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Well, I don't like chrome on our cars cause the door handles really stand out, and chrome doesn't match it. But to each is own, JMO.
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Originally posted by nissan350z
leave chrome to SUVs
Exactly. Chrome is for Luxury, not Sport.
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