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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Default Chrome or Polished????

Which wheel finish is more durable and can withstand the elements better? Which one "pops" more?? Thanks Guys!
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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On steel, chrome. On Aluminum polished.
Polished = 4 hours a month
Chrome = wipe off
Chrome eventually rusts thru, peels, pops or bubbles.
Polished will last as long as you keep them clean.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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go chrome upkeep is easy
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Chrome is much easier up keep just keep them out of the salt wax em now and then they will last a looong time.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by shakesvho
go chrome upkeep is easy
i agree
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Chrome is definitely easier to keep clean (Windex works wonders on chrome) but IMO nothing "pops" like a freshly polished billet wheel.

Although, after spending 4 hrs on my wheels this past weekend, I seriously want to send those damn things off and have them chromed.

I think I like the style of billet wheels...it's really hard to find comparable stuff in chrome. A lot of chrome wheels nowadays are just too craptastic for me. Too much going on. I like simple, plain designs.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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powder coated ftw
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