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  1. 09-12-2007, 08:30 AM #1
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    Maintenance - chrome is easier to clean/shine


    Only a select few wheels that look good in chrome to me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevykev
    Maintenance - chrome is easier to clean/shine


    Only a select few wheels that look good in chrome to me!
    true..but if u knick chrome...you gotta get the whole wheel redone...correct?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TRYMY4.0
    true..but if u knick chrome...you gotta get the whole wheel redone...correct?

    no, provided that the chroming was of high integrity, a knick shouldn't jeapordize the overall appearance at all. The shine should overpower the minor blemishes.

    Now if the surface is damaged considerably - you couldn't just go get it filled in, it would then have to be sent back off for refinishing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevykev
    no, provided that the chroming was of high integrity, a knick shouldn't jeapordize the overall appearance at all. The shine should overpower the minor blemishes.

    Now if the surface is damaged considerably - you couldn't just go get it filled in, it would then have to be sent back off for refinishing.
    well, i didnt mean if it is noticeable or not. I meant...if u want to get a knick fixed with a chrome wheel the entire rim has to be redone. u cant just do a section?
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