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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Hello, All. I have an '06 550i in Titanium Grey. I just purchased a set of chrome 172 rims. Deciding whether to install or refinish. Any thoughts? Any photos of chrome 172 installed on E60? Thx for your help.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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REFINISH THEM!
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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chrome has definalty lost its appeal over the years. back in the day everyone was rockn the lasted chrome wheels. the furthest id go now is chrome/polished lips. not the whole wheel. id prolly refinish them. but who knows post a pic with them on ur grey car they may look decent
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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definitely refinish them....OEM silver paint color...
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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chrome days are ova..
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Thanks for your replies. So you don't like chrome, and the fact that I do makes me old fashioned. (Add another one to that list.) So, what would you "whipper-snappers" say is today's popular choice: Powder coat? Paint? If so, what color? Black? Match the grey on the car? (I want to pick something that will make resale easier.) Thanks for your time.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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To make it sell easier, powder coat them back to their original OEM silver color. Chrome is dated. Silver is classic.
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