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Pie plates - chromed or polished?

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Old 05-10-13, 09:50 AM
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theres no "back" side to the pie plates though, the whole face of it is flat and thats all I want to refinish.
Apparently after a quick google search, there is chrome spray paint now. Duplicolor makes them, haha
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There is a back to the pie plate [ You can determine what it is made of by testing ] if your going to use chrome paint from my experience it does not look great and does not hold up well. Good luck
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Yea I just read some reviews too. people say it looks more silver, than chrome, hahaha
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Buy a set of twisties on ebay, you will be amazed how much it changes the appearance. The finish on the pie plates is pretty thin but durable. My guess is its better to buy new if pie is what you want.
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I just installed a set of chrome twisties and the change is amazing. You can now see the brake rotors which I plan to paint and letter.
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I mean paint the caliper not rotor but rotor was easier to type. 8-)
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Originally Posted by sebtown
Buy a set of twisties on ebay, you will be amazed how much it changes the appearance. The finish on the pie plates is pretty thin but durable. My guess is its better to buy new if pie is what you want.
I agree !
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