G37 black chrome grill and headlights
03-02-2009, 10:09 PM
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http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...e0f0c1a5c44f84
So are the headlights painted black chrome as well as the grill? What's the price and any warranty on the headlights?
I'm looking into getting the OEM wheels black chromed (not painted but actually chromed).
03-02-2009, 10:18 PM
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Black chrome emblem set:
http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...e0f0c1a5c44f84
So are the headlights painted black chrome as well as the grill? What's the price and any warranty on the headlights?
I'm looking into getting the OEM wheels black chromed (not painted but actually chromed).
http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...e0f0c1a5c44f84
So are the headlights painted black chrome as well as the grill? What's the price and any warranty on the headlights?
I'm looking into getting the OEM wheels black chromed (not painted but actually chromed).
03-03-2009, 01:32 AM
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I had read that it's not quite as hard a finish as regular chrome but it's still described as durable. Would it still be harder than wet painting the wheels? I had read that it's about 30% more expensive than chrome. The place I'm looking at having a set of OEM 19inch wheels done has a 5 year warranty on their regular chrome wheels and black chrome, which would be a custom order.
Links to black chrome:
http://www.natmetal.com/chrome.htm (chrome types)
http://www.finishing.com/3600-3799/3606.shtml
http://www.finishing.com/118/10.shtml
03-03-2009, 10:11 AM
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I had my '06 Lexus GS430 OEM 18's core changed for a black chrome set from a reputable company and as careful as the shop was the machine that mounts the tires actually chipped of the finish. Also, the finish was so soft that I was wiping dust off of the face (with a microfiber cloth) and it actually scratched the finish. Big headache and very disappointed. Just my experience though.
03-03-2009, 11:04 AM
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Could you elaborate?
I had read that it's not quite as hard a finish as regular chrome but it's still described as durable. Would it still be harder than wet painting the wheels? I had read that it's about 30% more expensive than chrome. The place I'm looking at having a set of OEM 19inch wheels done has a 5 year warranty on their regular chrome wheels and black chrome, which would be a custom order.
Links to black chrome:
http://www.natmetal.com/chrome.htm (chrome types)
http://www.finishing.com/3600-3799/3606.shtml
http://www.finishing.com/118/10.shtml
I had read that it's not quite as hard a finish as regular chrome but it's still described as durable. Would it still be harder than wet painting the wheels? I had read that it's about 30% more expensive than chrome. The place I'm looking at having a set of OEM 19inch wheels done has a 5 year warranty on their regular chrome wheels and black chrome, which would be a custom order.
Links to black chrome:
http://www.natmetal.com/chrome.htm (chrome types)
http://www.finishing.com/3600-3799/3606.shtml
http://www.finishing.com/118/10.shtml
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