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Old 02-01-2006, 09:17 PM
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Im going to be gettin 18" Zo6's all around on my 98 Black SS. What would look better on a black camaro?
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This is a easy question no doubt get the chrome.
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chrome = shinier and easier to clean
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I've always liked polished better because there's no worrying about the finish chipping off and rusting. Don't get me wrong the chrome looks awesome but I just prefer polished.
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another vote for polished.
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Polish looks better without a doubt but chrome is so much easier to care for.
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polished. in my opinion the polished looks much sportier, chrome looks flashier..and i just have a thing against chrome rims in general. (for any car that i would own at least)

but it is your call...what look you're goin for.
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Get polished. You can have your rims polished to look as though they are chromed. If you ever get curb rash it can easily be repaired. If chrome gets damaged you need to rechrome. You have more options with polished rims.
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Chrome.
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Chrome !
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Save your fingers from the polishing every two or three weeks and get a nice shine that is easy to keep with soap and water. Chrome 100%
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chome > polish
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I would go with the mass and say Chrome
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chrome and black = sick as in good looking
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For The Love Of God Buy Chrome!!! It Cleans So Much Better Than Polish. All You Need As A Cotton Rag. Try To Never Buy Polished Wheels!!! I Know From Experience!!!
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Originally Posted by kornfreak_401
For The Love Of God Buy Chrome!!! It Cleans So Much Better Than Polish. All You Need As A Cotton Rag. Try To Never Buy Polished Wheels!!! I Know From Experience!!!
Yes, exactly !!!
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Chrome all the way!
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Chrome all the way!!! Polished wheels are a PITA to keep clean, with chrome all you do is polish them every few months and wipe them down with a wet microfiber in between and there spotless.
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
I would go with the mass and say Chrome
It's interesting he should put it this way. Chrome weighs more thus changing your unsprung mass at each corner. Although it'll only be a couple of pounds, it's best to save what ever weight you can there.

Besides, who's afraid of a little lovin' on the weekends???
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Definately Chrome



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