Opinion on Chrome vs. Stainless
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Opinion on Chrome vs. Stainless
What's your opinion on chrome vs. stainless engine compartment accessories. The stainless has to be polished to keep up the shine but it's cheaper. Not sure which to go with. 
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Chrome will be much easier to maintain. Plus the shine will be awesome.
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Originally Posted by 98NassauBluC5
GB Vette, why are you doing this to us.... Nah I'm playin'. Awesome ride apparantly. If you can't see by now why you should go chrome, there's no hope. 
No doubt about, Gary sets the "chrome standard" that we all admire!
He's what I want to be when I grow up (and I'm already 6'5"!)
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Gary did set the standard.. Now, I'll have to eat frozen "Road Kill" all Winter so I can order chrome....hehehehe Which source has best quality/prices, a friend, didn't have good luck with Eckler's stuff, pitting and peeling after a year or so. Zip seems to have a good selection and fair prices, whatever fair is....
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Thanks all I do appreciate all of the compliments
Creative Engine Covers is fast becoming one of the best sources for quality chrome accessories. www.chromefasteners.com has one of the best selections of chrome nuts & bolts. Advanced Plating in TN. can handle the plating of special pieces. Street & Performance in Arkansas has a great selection of chrome goodies for the LS-1/6 engine.
I do appreciate all of the compliments Creative Engine Covers is fast becoming one of the best sources for quality chrome accessories. www.chromefasteners.com has one of the best selections of chrome nuts & bolts. Advanced Plating in TN. can handle the plating of special pieces. Street & Performance in Arkansas has a great selection of chrome goodies for the LS-1/6 engine.