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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