Bullit chrome or polished?

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04-24-2005, 12:55 AM

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Jimmz

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RE: Bullit chrome or polished?

Well I had to make this decision as well and this is a good way to look at it.

Chrome= Shiny BLING BLING!, heavy, may peel in time, if scratched or scraped (your screwed).

Polished aluminim= Cheaper, Shiny, if scratched can be buffed back to perfection, lightweight, and wont peel...

I have polished 17" Torq Thrusts II's on my stang, I love them, and everyone thinks they are chrome and they only weigh 20 lbs each. Heres a pic of my car...

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04-24-2005, 01:09 AM

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discofan

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RE: Bullit chrome or polished?

Great Looking Car...

I also thought about Polished (which are cheaper) or Chrome...

You made the right decision and it shows on your car...

Thanks for sharing your picture...

Your car looks awsome!!!

D

P.S. When the chrome flakes off, I'll probably be ready for a new car anyway...

MAYBE A GT500

04-24-2005, 01:18 AM

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don_w

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RE: Bullit chrome or polished?

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ORIGINAL: Jimmz

Well I had to make this decision as well and this is a good way to look at it.

Chrome= Shiny BLING BLING!, heavy, may peel in time, if scratched or scraped (your screwed).

Polished aluminim= Cheaper, Shiny, if scratched can be buffed back to perfection, lightweight, and wont peel...

Why do you think chrome is heavier? Both are made out of A356 aluminum alloy and weigh the same (for example, ~26 lbs for a 17x8). Also, polished wheels generally require more maintenance and protection than chrome. Soap and water is all you need for chrome. True, there is a price difference... but that is the cost of BLING BLING.