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Old 04-09-12, 07:57 PM
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I Was set on buying Varianza T1S in the Black Chrome finish, but found out they are discontinued. IF i Buy the T1S in the Silver Finish, can i just have them powder coated in Black chrome? if so would it look the same? thanks
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Default Powdercoating vs. Black Chrome

IS350Lover,
You can have them powder coated , but you would only be able to do a gloss black finish. To do black chrome requires an actual chroming process that is much more expensive. I know there's some companies who do the black chrome thing. Both processes requires the old finish to be completely stripped from the wheel to insure final finish adhesion.

Personally, (if you can afford it) I think black chrome would look the best
Check it: http://www.calchrome.com/service_blackchrome.php

Good luck!
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I appretiate that link a lot thank you!! If i can score some used ones for a decent price, i will definitely go this route! $200/wheel is not to bad, but i wonder how much shipping would be :/
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Originally Posted by IS350LOVER
I appretiate that link a lot thank you!! If i can score some used ones for a decent price, i will definitely go this route! $200/wheel is not to bad, but i wonder how much shipping would be :/
Just got a price quote for the Work T1S. $450 per wheel. $175 shipping :/
I guess i'm down if I can find some used T1S for $1300
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