Chrome Body Mid line?
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Instructor
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From: Oakville Manitoba
Wow, never thought this would garner that much feedback!! Apparently there's a strong opinion regarding chrome on plastic 
I had originally hoped that someone would have posted a pic of an existing C4 with this mod so I would know I'm not crazy for thinking this might be cool, but it looks like I just might be! Thanks everyone for your honesty and feedback.
Parting thought: i wonder why chrome looks so good on a C3, but is heresy on a C4?
I had originally hoped that someone would have posted a pic of an existing C4 with this mod so I would know I'm not crazy for thinking this might be cool, but it looks like I just might be! Thanks everyone for your honesty and feedback.
Parting thought: i wonder why chrome looks so good on a C3, but is heresy on a C4?
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Drifting
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From: Sparta Mo.
Have you even seen any car with a chrome line through the center? I think it would out of place. If you are looking for ideas to set your car apart, look for things that have worked on other cars, not necessarily vettes, that should give you an idea of what will work and what wont.
The chrome 'Vette is NOT a wrap. It's a new paint system they came out with a couple years ago. (which may be an option to make it happen) Also, aluminum tape carefully applied would do it too.
I'm kinda curious to see how it would look.
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Regarding that chrome C6, I think I heard somewhere that it is illegal to have the whole entire car chromed because it is way too reflective and will blind other drivers.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Shore, NY
However, its your car, so do what you like and want. My suggestion is to use chrome tape. They sell it almost in all auto parts stores. Apply that to the rub strips so you can see what it will look like and then make a decision.
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From: Placerville CA
I had originally hoped that someone would have posted a pic of an existing C4 with this mod so I would know I'm not crazy for thinking this might be cool, but it looks like I just might be!
But don't worry -- this happens on every forum for every type of conveyance regardless of number of wheels. I believe it is the same instinct that causes musk oxen to form a circle and face outward when a wolf approaches.