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Old 12-19-2013, 11:03 AM
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You really want to have an "up-close" before deciding on a silver ZR-1 replica wheel. There's many different "silvers" used in the after-market and what you might receive from an Internet or "blind" order might not be what you assumed you were getting or what you had maybe seen on other cars.

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Can't beat black wheels on a white car! It is though a "personal decision" - damned a bunch of decisions!
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I like the look of silver painted wheels, I am contemplating putting them on my C4.

I like silver painted wheels so much I put them on a new grand sport I had in 2010.

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Just remember POLISHED wheels require a lot of work to keep clean!
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Just remember POLISHED wheels require a lot of work to keep clean!
Old 12-19-2013, 04:27 PM
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Thanks for the photos and suggestions. I'll post pics when I make my decision.
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Another issue about going polished ... To clean my wheels the right way, I have to remove the wheels. Jack, back breaking work, takes a few hours at least. Because cleaning inside my wheels is almost mandatory if you want it done right.

Go powder or painted.

Chrome looks good on very few C4s. Sassman's red is an example.
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Originally Posted by 3JsVette
It's a Street Rod but here's what TTIIs look like in black.
http://www.streetmachineclub.com/fea...way--3932-ford
Pretty cool actually.
Thanks a lot 3JsVette.
I'm planning on powdering my TT2 wheels soon ( Black ).
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Silver painted wheels look very good on a white C4. Also, low maintenance.

That being said, chrome sawblades (91-96 variety) also look great on a later white C4. Especially at night rolling along.

Good luck whatever you decide.
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Another issue about going polished ... To clean my wheels the right way, I have to remove the wheels. Jack, back breaking work, takes a few hours at least. Because cleaning inside my wheels is almost mandatory if you want it done right.

Go powder or painted.

Chrome looks good on very few C4s. Sassman's red is an example.
Ray, do you have 5-spoke or sawblades? The 5-spokes can be cleaned from the outside. The fronts are easy on a C4, that hood/fender come out , and we have 100% access.
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I have TT2 wheels ( Torq Thrust Two ) ...
Only way to clean the inside is taking the wheels off.
My solution is to powder coat black ....
If it looks like junk then I'll buy all new high quality reproduction ZR1 style painted wheels.

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