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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Default Choming Sawblades?

I have heard of a few Forum members chrome dipping(?) their wheels. Does anyone have any info on this? Pros / Cons?
I have a set of 95 sawblades that are in great shape. Thought they would look cool if they had a bit more shine!!
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Its-Me)

I had chrome sawblades, traded them even up for stock wheels. Chrome adds more weight, more weight especially on wheels=less performance.

Try polishing yours first(if you have time to kill), some guys here have polished their wheels with great results.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Mr Mojo)

I had chrome sawblades, traded them even up for stock wheels. Chrome adds more weight, more weight especially on wheels=less performance.

Try polishing yours first(if you have time to kill), some guys here have polished their wheels with great results.
:iagree: .... Polished looks very cool!
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Torch Red)

:iagree:

if you really want them to look nice, take the wheels off the car and clean and polish the insides of the rims too. you'll see the difference.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Torch Red)

What method are you using to polish stock sawblades?
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Mr Mojo)

Chrome adds more weight, more weight especially on wheels=less performance.
How much weight are we talking about here? Chromed looks much better than polished IMO.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Default Re: Choming Sawblades? (Pilot_1)

Or, you can just put the car on a rack and easily polish the insides of wheels w/o removing the whole tire.
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