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 Topic: A New Look for Factory Wheels
Posted: October/13/06 at 11:43pm |
A Day at the Wheel Shop.......
Went out to visit the folks at Panther this week. Here's what they did with my factory wheels:
This is their "black chrome" treatment. I think they have a winner with this finish on this wheel.
Jacob
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RevKibosh
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Posted: October/14/06 at 2:02am |
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that looks nice! especially with the astro black
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2004 BRG MCS - Gone
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cheetah
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Posted: October/14/06 at 2:21am |
Hey Jacob,
Just when I convinced myself not to get new wheels on my mini I see yours. 
Can you provide more details. What and where are Panthers?
Cheetah
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05/MC/Gold, cold weather package, fog lights, Lights in Site, heated seats, leather car bra and Cheetah interiors.
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YakiMini
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Posted: October/14/06 at 3:19am |
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Wow! That is an AWESOME look! I like that alot!!! I don't like the usual chrome rims on Mini's but I'm impressed by the blk chrome!
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MINI-less... If God allows, I will have one again some day. :D
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Posted: October/14/06 at 4:03am |
 cheetah wrote:
Hey Jacob,
Just when I convinced myself not to get new wheels on my mini I see yours.
Can you provide more details. What and where are Panthers?
Cheetah
05/MC/Gold
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Contact Panther at:
http://www.pantherwheels.com/
Ask for Keith or Paul and mention the black chrome effect done on Jacob's MINI.
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jaqjaq
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Posted: October/14/06 at 8:28am |
NICE!!!!!!
Wouldn't look that great with my motif, but looks fab on yours!
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Janet and Cameron
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Wildfamily
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Posted: October/14/06 at 11:42am |
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That is a sweet look for darker colors! I've never seen anything like that. How do they do it? How much does it cost?
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Hapa Haole
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Posted: October/24/06 at 2:13am |
Jacob ~
Wow!! Your wheels look awesome! I've been looking at getting some chrome wheels for my MINI. I was thinking 5 or 6 spoke, but maybe I'd considered getting mine done like yours. Was it expensive? How long did you have to wait to get them chromed? I've seen a business on Ebay located in California that chromes factory MINI wheels.
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Posted: October/24/06 at 5:02am |
hapa67 wrote:
Jacob ~
Wow!! Your wheels look awesome! I've been looking at getting some chrome wheels for my MINI. I was thinking 5 or 6 spoke, but maybe I'd considered getting mine done like yours. Was it expensive? How long did you have to wait to get them chromed? I've seen a business on Ebay located in California that chromes factory MINI wheels.
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These are not chrome plated, but a paint finish that looks like chrome. Chrome plating of aluminum wheels is often not successfull in terms of durability. Talk to Keith at Panther to get prices.
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Covington Mini
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Posted: October/24/06 at 5:45am |
They really look nice.
Just for clarification, you say painted. Are they painted or powdercoated? I'm presuming that they're powdercoated for durability. Right?
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Posted: October/24/06 at 7:35am |
Covington Mini wrote:
They really look nice.
Just for clarification, you say painted. Are they painted or powdercoated? I'm presuming that they're powdercoated for durability. Right?
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Paint: Base color + mirror chrome + clear cloats.
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YakiMini
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Posted: October/24/06 at 10:46am |
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No matter what, I LOVE those rims!
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MINI-less... If God allows, I will have one again some day. :D
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Covington Mini
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Posted: October/24/06 at 11:43am |
Jacob wrote:
Paint: Base color + mirror chrome + clear cloats. |
Ahhh. I guess it would have to be paint to get the chrome finish. Very nice. I'm sure they'll wear at least as well as the painted stock rims. I'd be very curious to get your feedback down the road about how they wear over the months.
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A New Look for Factory Wheels