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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Default Polished Wheels and Chrome...Whats the difference?
The title says it all. Which one is better?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Polished is like almost a silvery chrome. Not quite as shiney as a full chrome wheel. They still look good though.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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polished wheels require more upkeep unless they are clear coated. Chrome wheels are referred to as "bling bling" since they are so shiney.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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what tool said, CHrome = looks great! and is shiney, but alota polishing...

Polished looks good also, sometimes looks dirty, not as shiney, easy upkeep...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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polished...
is a natural aluminum finish but its POLISHED making it shiny...

chrome...
is more of a plating... the aluminum wheel is dipped in several types of different molten metals... some clean, finish, and protect... its a long and expensive process which is why chrome is most expensive...

chrome also requires alot of matainence

 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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chrome is a BITCH to maintain

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyb785
chrome is a BITCH to maintain

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lol... yes... danny hit the nail on the head... If you love yer car then this doesnt matter...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyb785
chrome is a BITCH to maintain

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I am curious why you all say that? I have chrome 18's now on my cobra and they are alot easier to maintain them were the polished wheels on my 01 cobra were. I use clearkote metal polish then top with clearkote carnuba and my wheels are so easy to clean its not funny. with my polished wheels I had to polish them once a month by hand and it was a bitch.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by todd03blown
I am curious why you all say that? I have chrome 18's now on my cobra and they are alot easier to maintain them were the polished wheels on my 01 cobra were. I use clearkote metal polish then top with clearkote carnuba and my wheels are so easy to clean its not funny. with my polished wheels I had to polish them once a month by hand and it was a bitch.
cause they are...
 
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Post Hi you all doing?
How you all?

If weight loss is a problem, a recommend a weight loss solution.

In addition to riding my bike daily and changing my eating habits, taking Proactol has helped.

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Johnnie Ryan
 
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