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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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We just finished the Proto - Types for the Black Chrome SS Inserts and the C5 Radio and AC *****. (the regular Chrome too)

I have not seen them yet, but our manufacturer says they are to die for.

I should have the proto-types in my grubby little hands by mid to late next week.

If they are as good as expected, we will launch into a Major Black Chrome project...

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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
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We just finished the Proto - Types for the Black Chrome SS Inserts and the C5 Radio and AC *****. (the regular Chrome too)

I have not seen them yet, but our manufacturer says they are to die for.

I should have the proto-types in my grubby little hands by mid to late next week.

If they are as good as expected, we will launch into a Major Black Chrome project...

Just keeping you all up to speed...


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That would be awesome. I was interested in the Black Chrome look for under the hood as well as in the interior. I was going to have a friend dip some items for me including my exhaust tips and caps but I think I'll wait to see what you get in.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Is "black chrome" a regular chroming process or a "bluing" process like dipping a gun?

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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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I'll be waiting, I've got a few black chrome things on my car right now, I really like black chrome.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Sounds good Chip!! Do you happen to know what price will be for the *****?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Sounds great Chip, can't wait. I've been interested in Black Chrome for years. I was told that it doesn't hold up so I stopped looking. I looked for over a year and got that same response from more than one vendor. Can you give any information on life expectency compared to regular chrome? Thanks.
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Can you give any information on life expectency compared to regular chrome? Thanks.
I can't speak for Chip or his products, but I've had a black chrome rear license place surround on my car for 4 years, and I took it off my Lincoln LS where it had been on for a year or 2 and it still looks like the day I bought it.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Looking forward to seeing them

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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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can't wait to see this done!
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Hey Chip, I'll be waiting for the Black Chrome
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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The black chrome lettering sounds interesting. Chip any chance to get the radio/AC **** set in a brushed finish???
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Sounds cool but my radion doesn't have *****.

Can't wait to see the AC/Heat ***** though.

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oh snap. Black crome is
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Chip,

please keep the prices reasonable for the black chrome SS lettering. when they came out from the "other" manufacturer of SS inserts, they wanted something like +$100 over the cost of standard letters.

if they're priced right, sign me up!
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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please keep the prices reasonable for the black chrome SS lettering. when they came out from the "other" manufacturer of SS inserts, they wanted something like +$100 over the cost of standard letters.

if they're priced right, sign me up!
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Chip let me know when you have the ***** they sound awesome. did you get my PM???????
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Originally Posted by jmzvet
Is "black chrome" a regular chroming process or a "bluing" process like dipping a gun?
Jim, it`s hard to describe this process/finish in words, if you`re considering anything in black-chrome you should drop by the MVCC on Sat and check out Ted`s black-chrome wheels on his red C6/ZO6, they look bitchin.

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Chip let me know when you have the ***** they sound awesome. did you get my PM???????
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