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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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Default What's the difference between Silver and Chrome finishes?

I'm going to be ordering my ZO6 rims from xmotorsports (Thanks Steve!) and I see they come in different finishes. What's the difference between silver and chrome?
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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Silver is a painted aor poweder coated metallic surface, would look like OEM Z06 wheels just lighter. Chrome is a mirror like finish. I love my Chrome Z06 wheels! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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here's a couple pics of my chrome ones...

<img src="http://www.minivette.com/Zaino/images/DSCF0028.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://www.minivette.com/Zaino/images/DSCF0040.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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Thanks guys. Nice pics Dr. D! Will the silver finish require polishing like a polished aluminum rim would?
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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thanks Big Mike. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> If I'm not mistaken, the silver finish is going to be a painted finish with a clear coat. So, there will not be any polishing required.
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