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Originally Posted by Fetish' post='973853' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:45 PM
I think Chrome wheels if done tastefully can look good on our cars. Being tasteful is the trick
IMO Not Tasteful
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Member "pmmeke" had some sweet wheels, can't find a pic right now. I actually believed they were DPE "bright polished".
But they looked like chrome (from pics anyway). So finding the right wheel I think is the challenge.
I also found this pic; now this looks good to me
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IMO Not Tasteful
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Member "pmmeke" had some sweet wheels, can't find a pic right now. I actually believed they were DPE "bright polished".
But they looked like chrome (from pics anyway). So finding the right wheel I think is the challenge.
I also found this pic; now this looks good to me
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='973872' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:54 PM
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Chrome as an accent here or there is what it is designed for IMHO. Even Roundels have chrome on them.
As the main object, it just comes on a bit strong for me. I guess we all have a different threshold.
As the main object, it just comes on a bit strong for me. I guess we all have a different threshold.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='973892' date='Aug 12 2009, 11:05 AM
Chrome as an accent here or there is what it is designed for IMHO. Even Roundels have chrome on them.
As the main object, it just comes on a bit strong for me. I guess we all have a different threshold.
As the main object, it just comes on a bit strong for me. I guess we all have a different threshold.
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='973896' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:07 PM
Not on this forum we don't. Chrome lip = okay, chrome rims? Uh-Uh, yuck. I can deal with chrome trim on a black car - breaks up the monotone, but other than that?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='973904' date='Aug 12 2009, 11:12 AM
I would consider a lip or trim an accent. I'm not sure how you found a way to disagree with my statement.
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Seriously, wasn't disagreeing with you, just didn't word the reply correctly - I guess
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='973877' date='Aug 12 2009, 12:56 PM
i think everyone is in agreement that chrome lips on a 3 piece wheel is quite alright!
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='973877' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:56 PM
i think everyone is in agreement that chrome lips on a 3 piece wheel is quite alright!
Ok.. I feel better now.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='973996' date='Aug 12 :hug: 2009, 03:02 PM
Ok.. I feel better now. ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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