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-   -   Has anyone seen the OE wheels chromed?? (http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/41174-has-anyone-seen-oe-wheels-chromed.html)

tjlazer 08-16-2011 11:57 PM

I think they are great! I had a set of the rays 19's done in the chrome exchange for my G35 and they were awesome. Im sure they added pounds, but so does eating fast food. lol

azn370z 08-17-2011 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u (Post 1265397)
EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Waiz 08-17-2011 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z (Post 1265504)
Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

I never even saw that comment about black wheels :icon17:

I will say that after having black wheels for nearly 4 years now I will always have them, I can't go back now ;)

hdskull 08-17-2011 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z (Post 1265504)
Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Can wheel shops do sbc?

Lemers 08-17-2011 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u (Post 1264913)
I just saw a set on ebay and though i'd never pay that much for them, they look REALLY good IMO. I'm a chrome guy though.

http://www.lawheel.com/newchrome/62525/w01.JPG

Now if you can get these in 26" you'll be set to donk!

JollyGoodChap 08-17-2011 02:04 PM

Doesn't nissan have a factory chrome option for the 370z? I swear I've seen it before.

How is chrome bad for oem wheels? isn't it just a staged dipping process? I thought powder coating was bad for forged wheels because the heat process can effect the integrity of the wheel after time.

somatic 08-17-2011 02:07 PM

they look so similar to the wheels that were on my lexus is

azn370z 08-17-2011 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hdskull (Post 1265518)
Can wheel shops do sbc?

I don't think so.

ChrisSlicks 08-17-2011 02:42 PM

There are chemical ways to do fake chrome, here's one of them. I've also seen a simple home kit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3kwkki0bMk

Brutal 370Z 08-17-2011 02:49 PM

IMO chrome wheels only look nice on American sports cars (ie. vipers, vets, and stangs). I think tuner cars look better with the forged aluminum colour that the OEM wheels come with or a little darker (like the 40th's wheels). I would leave the wheels just the way they came...that's what I'm doing at least.

Lemers 08-17-2011 05:38 PM

Crome is evil I tell ya....e vil.

Waiz 08-17-2011 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyGoodChap (Post 1266438)
Doesn't nissan have a factory chrome option for the 370z? I swear I've seen it before.

How is chrome bad for oem wheels? isn't it just a staged dipping process? I thought powder coating was bad for forged wheels because the heat process can effect the integrity of the wheel after time.

The accessory wheel that you're referring to is polished, not chromed.

SonnyC 08-17-2011 09:30 PM

The ones you see on eBay are PVD chrome, which is essentially a powder coat with clear coat over the top. The big player is US Wheel exchange. They also do black chrome. Very pricy and fragile. I have a set on my 350 but went with hyper black on my 370 done by Alloy Wheel Repair in Atlanta for half the price.

bigaudiofanat 08-17-2011 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u (Post 1265397)
EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Waiz 08-17-2011 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1267333)
I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Stay on topic....


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