Paul,
Bill is right. It's your car. The factory wheels were painted, however, chrome
wires were available as an aftermarket accessory. In my opinion, chrome is
considered period correct. It's your call buddy! I'm sure what every you do,
this car will end up looking fantastic. - Ian
Bill Blue wrote:
> Paul, sounds to me like you know what you want. Why do you care what others
> think? Go with the chrome, that's what you like. It's your money and your
> car. If others like paint (or powder), let them put it on THEIR wheels. I
> think that once you make the decision to go with wire wheels, practicality
> has been thrown out the window, and the only thing that counts is gut
> feelings.
> Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 11:20 AM
> Subject: Help me decide!!
>
> > 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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