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Old 11-08-2006, 09:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Pics of the Day from BC (2006/11/08)

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I said I would follow up with the results of doing a black chrome effect on the standard (silver painted) C6Z06 wheel.

A local owner, KahunaCanuck, had his wheels into Panther for just such a treatment. Here is the result:
http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0781_svga.jpg

http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0774_svga.jpg

http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0777_svga.jpg

http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0793_svga.jpg

http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0796_svga.jpg

http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/Jacob/DSC_0804_svga.jpg

Interestingly, he has not seen his wheels yet, but I have no doubt he will be a happy camper. This treatment is simply stunning in person. I expect this look would also work very well with black, silver, and yellow cars.

I think they have a winner with this one, at considerably less cost than the factory high polish wheel, which many owners are not happy with.

Congrats, KahunaCanuck.

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Old 11-08-2006, 09:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks for the pics.

WOW! Those wheels look awesome. I have been holding off for some time on replacing my factory C5 wheels because O couldn't find anything that I was completely satisfied with, but I think I have found something I am interested in. I like the black wheels but am not a huge fan and I think the chrome ones are just a little too much bling, these are a great combination of both.

Could you let us know how long the process takes, what the cost is and P.M. me the contact information for the vendor?



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Old 11-08-2006, 09:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Panther's Black Chrome Wheels

Gorgeous Mike! Can't wait to see them for real. Your car looks like you gave Jacob a couple of bottles of Zaino to play with while the wheels were being done.
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Woohoo! Can hardly wait to see them in person tommorow!
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Old 11-08-2006, 10:35 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Those do look sweet.

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They do great work up there, they did my wheels a few years ago, I might have to send them back for this treatment.

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WOW.. i really like the look of that... I been thinking of making my CCW chrome.. but.. now that i see this. I might have to go this route. Do you know how much did it cost? and if possible can i ship my wheels to get that done??
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Old 11-09-2006, 08:53 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Those pics look great, Jacob. Just what I need for my yellow C6Z. They appear to be not as dark as most black chrome wheels, I like that. At Funfest a vendor had "black chrome" C5Z wheels that were actually a powder coating, not plated. Fooled me, they were really reflective (darker though). I assume these are plated? I'd appreciate info on pricing etc if you have a chance.
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I assume these are plated?
These are paint, not plating. pm sent for more info.
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Just got the car home, it is amazing what different lighting does to the paint...totally changes. These were shot late in the afternoon and it was getting dark...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...nuck/BCZ06.jpg

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Your wheels look awesome. A perfect touch of bling without going overboard. LMB looks good with any wheel, but those are stunning in an understated way.

Let us know how much work it is to keep them looking that way.
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They look very nice!
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