Wheel dilemma. Chrome or polish lip?
01-11-2009, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Masatus' post='764906' date='Jan 11 2009, 01:41 AM
All 4 wheels cost about 4200dollars+ shipping to finland + all the motherfuckingtaxesandothershits(+27%) so they costs something that i had to sel my left testicle and right foot but they were broken all ready 
. But other hand its going to hurt me only once. 
If i am going to get those wheels maybe i go with chrome lip and matte black finish.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51461&hl= <-there is same looking car that i have in post#12 but i would get matte black finis on centers.
. But other hand its going to hurt me only once. If i am going to get those wheels maybe i go with chrome lip and matte black finish.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51461&hl= <-there is same looking car that i have in post#12 but i would get matte black finis on centers.
01-11-2009, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
01-11-2009, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='764983' date='Jan 11 2009, 09:31 AM
Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
01-11-2009, 06:12 AM
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Ugh you guys dont help me at all 
some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused 
Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
01-11-2009, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='764983' date='Jan 11 2009, 08:31 AM
Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
01-11-2009, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Masatus' post='765007' date='Jan 11 2009, 10:12 AM
Ugh you guys dont help me at all some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused
Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
01-11-2009, 10:30 AM
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After having a polished lip on my wheels, I realized they were too difficult to maintain. I had to use a wheel polish and constantly buff them. Just cleaning the wheels added an extra 45 minutes while washing my car. the lips would always get scratched by the polishing cloth as well. If I were you I would go with the low maintanance chrome. They look better and are easier to take care of. At the end of the day it all comes down to your personal preference....
I ended up getting rid of the polished lip and powder coated the entire wheel....
I ended up getting rid of the polished lip and powder coated the entire wheel....