List,
I just received a nice Christmas award gift ($$$$) and would like to put it
into my Series 3 estoration before he wife gets wind of it. I need you guys to
help me decide on something.
I am going to buy new wire wheels from British Wire Wheel with this cash. The
question is should I buy regular wire and paint them or go with all chrome?
I have been researching powder colors for months and cannot get an exact match.
I did however come very close to the original sample from Ian and Company.
(just a shade darker) Custom matching the powder is going to be too expensive
so that's not an option. Also, regular paint is not an option as I'm addicted
to powders durability and connot get myself to use liquid paint. Unless you
can talk me into it.
I attended the British Conclave in Denver last summer and looked at hundreds of
british cars with wire wheels and chrome knock-offs. I looked at many with
chrome wires and many more with paint. I must admit, the chrome looked better
to me. Although I was leaning to keep the original period look, I walked away
confused and wanting Chrome!
BTW, my 3 eared knock-off's are already back from the chrome shop and look
FANTASTIC!! Better than factory!!
Help me!
Paul
Colorado
Series 3 GT (waiting on body paint and still throwing "stupid" money at it)
:)
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