Black permachrome?
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From: Vass NC
Black permachrome?
Greetings there fellow enthusiasts! I am a new member here (been lurking for about a year). I currently have a red 03 coupe. I just ordered a 11 GS coupe, torch red, 4lt cashmere interior. I will pick it up at the end of October post Iraq deployment.
I am thinking about ordering a set of the black permachrome wheels from wheelexchange. Does anyone out there know if they are any good? Do they tend to flake or do they last for a while?
If all works out, I will pick up my new GS and replace the wheels then and there. Let me know if you have any experiences good or bad with them.
Thanks!
I am thinking about ordering a set of the black permachrome wheels from wheelexchange. Does anyone out there know if they are any good? Do they tend to flake or do they last for a while?
If all works out, I will pick up my new GS and replace the wheels then and there. Let me know if you have any experiences good or bad with them.
Thanks!
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need more info. are you talking about that "auction" site's PVD process? give website name for company, if known. I've not had any experience with them.
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From: Vass NC
Yes, I am talking about the auction site. I am a little leery about ordering from them though without talking to someone who has these wheels. I went on their website "wheelexchange.com" and the process looks legit. I am just wondering how well the permachrome will hold up. Basically, they will send you the permachromed OE wheels and you send them back your originals. They are charging $1100 for the process.
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Are you sure you want Black Chrome? The Black Chrome I've seen doesn't look Black, it looks more like a glossy Competition Grey.
There are at least two other companies doing the same exchange of OEM wheels, both advertized a cheaper shipped price than what you posted. Don't forget that there are TWO shipping charges, Chrome wheels to you AND your Painted wheels to them. I didn't save the info, try a post in the WTB/For Sale section of this Forum.
There are at least two other companies doing the same exchange of OEM wheels, both advertized a cheaper shipped price than what you posted. Don't forget that there are TWO shipping charges, Chrome wheels to you AND your Painted wheels to them. I didn't save the info, try a post in the WTB/For Sale section of this Forum.
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From: Vass NC
You are correct. The black chrome does not exactly look black. Shipping both ways would be almost $400. I will look at some of the other sites and see what kind of deals they have. I am willing to pay extra though for a quality product.
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If some company could make an actual BLACK Chrome wheel I probably would buy or have my wheels Chromed. I like the look of Black wheels and to be able to combine the Black color with the durability/hardness of Chrome would be ideal. But, all the Black Chrome I've seen should be called Grey Chrome.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-17-'18-'19, '21,'24-'25-'26
I've got black chrome OEM wheels. I like the look. They are unique and I get lots of compliments. I didn't do an exchange. I just bought them outright from a vendor and paid 1400, including shipping.
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From: Vass NC
Awesome! I like that look too. It's definately something different. Who is the vender? That is about what I would pay plus my OEM wheels.
