What's the difference.....
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From: boston ma
What's the difference.....
Between High Polished and Chrome ?
I am interested in upgrading my crap wheels to either one of these but even though they both look very bright, which one is better.
Also, I see them advertised in Mid-America, Ecklers, etc. or should I just order them from GM. I have a 2000 Coupe and want the same 5-thin spoke wheeel as before.
Thanks a guys.
I am interested in upgrading my crap wheels to either one of these but even though they both look very bright, which one is better.
Also, I see them advertised in Mid-America, Ecklers, etc. or should I just order them from GM. I have a 2000 Coupe and want the same 5-thin spoke wheeel as before.
Thanks a guys.
Drifting
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From: Alton/Godfrey IL
I have the high polished on my 2000 and my friend has the chrome on his 99. The chrome is just chrome and shiny. My high polished are more like a milky chrome. I like my buddies after market chrome's better.
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by thug29
Between High Polished and Chrome ?
CHROME
Pros - Very shiny, easy to maintain. Cons - Heavier than a Polished wheel, pitting with age or contamination results in the Chrome flaking off, more expensive than Polished wheels.
POLISHED
Pros - Less expensive than Chrome, easier to repair than Chrome, lighter than Chrome. Cons - harder to maintain the shine, not as shiny as Chrome.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by thug29
OK......WHY ??? 
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Originally Posted by Shylor
You seriously don't know? Okay here goes:
CHROME
Pros - Very shiny, easy to maintain. Cons - Heavier than a Polished wheel, pitting with age or contamination results in the Chrome flaking off, more expensive than Polished wheels.
POLISHED
Pros - Less expensive than Chrome, easier to repair than Chrome, lighter than Chrome. Cons - harder to maintain the shine, not as shiny as Chrome.
CHROME
Pros - Very shiny, easy to maintain. Cons - Heavier than a Polished wheel, pitting with age or contamination results in the Chrome flaking off, more expensive than Polished wheels.
POLISHED
Pros - Less expensive than Chrome, easier to repair than Chrome, lighter than Chrome. Cons - harder to maintain the shine, not as shiny as Chrome.
Bingo.......I'm going with the chrome. THe polished may be less expensive, but I want the full bling 
Drifting
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From: Bowling Green KY
Originally Posted by Shylor
You seriously don't know? Okay here goes:
CHROME
Pros - Very shiny, easy to maintain. Cons - Heavier than a Polished wheel, pitting with age or contamination results in the Chrome flaking off, more expensive than Polished wheels.
POLISHED
Pros - Less expensive than Chrome, easier to repair than Chrome, lighter than Chrome. Cons - harder to maintain the shine, not as shiny as Chrome.
CHROME
Pros - Very shiny, easy to maintain. Cons - Heavier than a Polished wheel, pitting with age or contamination results in the Chrome flaking off, more expensive than Polished wheels.
POLISHED
Pros - Less expensive than Chrome, easier to repair than Chrome, lighter than Chrome. Cons - harder to maintain the shine, not as shiny as Chrome.
I agree 100%. Check out the C5 Parts For Sale section, be patient, and you will find what you are looking for.
Drifting
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From: Flowery Branch GA
Originally Posted by thug29
Between High Polished and Chrome ?
I am interested in upgrading my crap wheels to either one of these but even though they both look very bright, which one is better.
Also, I see them advertised in Mid-America, Ecklers, etc. or should I just order them from GM. I have a 2000 Coupe and want the same 5-thin spoke wheeel as before.
Thanks a guys.
I am interested in upgrading my crap wheels to either one of these but even though they both look very bright, which one is better.
Also, I see them advertised in Mid-America, Ecklers, etc. or should I just order them from GM. I have a 2000 Coupe and want the same 5-thin spoke wheeel as before.
Thanks a guys.
I think if you go to a car show you will see the difference
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Mendota Heights MN
Just installed a set of chrome thin spokes on my vert. IMHO, there is no comparison. The shine of the chrome vs the high-polished aluminum is in a class by itself. I also debated which ones to get, but am really glad I went with the chromies.