Painted, Polished, or Chrome, Wheel choices!!!!

SkyHi07 · 07-16-2006, 10:59 AM

There has been a ton of discussion on the forum about the different wheel choices. FINALLY yesterday at Downer's Grove we had all three clean in one place.

Posted in this order, Painted, Polished, Chrome.

Hope this might help anybody trying to decide.

1994SC2 · 07-16-2006, 11:00 AM

Ill take door number 3

RMFNSKY · 07-16-2006, 11:06 AM

I still like the painted the best. IMHO

ineedmorebotox · 07-16-2006, 11:11 AM

I ordered chrome but what I really want is to have all three change them daily. Sorta like a closet full of shoes

I am really shocked at how shiney the polished wheels are. I love chrome but makes me wonder if its really worth the price difference ?????

dolph4golf · 07-16-2006, 11:14 AM

From the proud owner of a 1958 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. NOTHING beats the shine of Chrome! Randy

SkyHi07 · 07-16-2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolph4golf

NOTHING beats the shine of Chrome! Randy

Is that a "Donny Baker" reference from the Bob & Tom show?
I Swear to GOD it is!

dolph4golf · 07-16-2006, 11:34 AM

Don't know the show but maybe i should start watching! Randy

Rick Tinley Park · 07-16-2006, 11:51 AM

With the Yellow -- painted is the right choice. As one guy told me -- on this car the paint is the chrome...

StarlightSky · 07-16-2006, 11:54 AM

I have painted ones on my Pony GT, I like the chrome ones though, they are blinding with a dark paint scheme

Imaged 23/06/06
...and waiting...
Midnight Blue
Tan Leather Inserts
Tan Top
Manual
LSD
6 Disc Monsoon
Chromed 18 in wheels
Windscreen
wheel locks
Cold Air Intake

qwack · 07-16-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ineedmorebotox

I ordered chrome but what I really want is to have all three change them daily. Sorta like a closet full of shoes

I am really shocked at how shiney the polished wheels are. I love chrome but makes me wonder if its really worth the price difference ?????

I like the idea of all three...ok...three sets of tires, three sets of wheels...if money and time just weren't factors...

Dktrwu2 · 07-16-2006, 09:35 PM

I ordred the polished and, after seeing all 3 side by side, I'm happy with my choice.

**rick112** · 07-16-2006, 09:56 PM

Great post. Thanks! I still think the Chrome wheels are the best for the Chili Pepper Red Sky. I hope I'm right.

SkyHi07 · 07-16-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick112

Great post. Thanks! I still think the Chrome wheels are the best for the Chili Pepper Red Sky. I hope I'm right.

I am a CHROME kind of guy, you will be very HAPPY with your choice!

SKYtime · 07-17-2006, 10:36 AM

I still like the chrome myself.

MRSSKY · 07-17-2006, 12:24 PM

CHROMIES..........FER SURE

belletire · 07-17-2006, 12:30 PM

I have the polished, but I like the chrome the best. The difference was not enough for me to wait until chrome was taken off constraint though.

Rick Tinley Park · 07-17-2006, 12:51 PM

After seeing them all side by side -- still very, very happy with painted on my yellow... As was mentioned more than once -- On that car the color is the chrome.

But that's me....

SkyBos · 07-17-2006, 12:53 PM

I have a dumb question.

I thought the choice when you purchase a Sky is the standard "painted" or the Chrome for $795 extra. I know with the Solstice you can get the "polished" for about $500, too. Is that a choice with the Sky?

Maverick · 07-17-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBos

I have a dumb question.

I thought the choice when you purchase a Sky is the standard "painted" or the Chrome for $795 extra. I know with the Solstice you can get the "polished" for about $500, too. Is that a choice with the Sky?

The polished were offered in March due to the constraints on chrome.

SkyBaby · 07-17-2006, 01:19 PM

I love my chrome ones...... shiny...SkyBaby-07

SkyBos · 07-17-2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks, Maverick.

Northern Lights · 07-17-2006, 01:34 PM

I have a midnight blue ordered, and due to be preferenced by the end of the month - went with painted because I thought I wanted subtle - can always change the wheels later....

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SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,056 My Photos: (11)	Painted, Polished, or Chrome, Wheel choices!!!! There has been a ton of discussion on the forum about the different wheel choices. FINALLY yesterday at Downer's Grove we had all three clean in one place. Posted in this order, Painted, Polished, Chrome. Hope this might help anybody trying to decide. Attached Thumbnails

07-16-2006, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
1994SC2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington DC/Carlisle, PA Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (21)	Ill take door number 3 __________________ 1994 SC2 (Obituary) 2007 SKY (Thread 'n Pics) VIN 326 5 spd, black trim, chromies, XM 6-disc, deck spoiler, LSD

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RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	I still like the painted the best. IMHO __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

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ineedmorebotox First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the Lake, Arkansas Posts: 540 My Photos: (0)	I ordered chrome but what I really want is to have all three change them daily. Sorta like a closet full of shoes I am really shocked at how shiney the polished wheels are. I love chrome but makes me wonder if its really worth the price difference ????? __________________ "1BadSky" license plate Redline Black Onyx/Red and black leather interior 3 pedals cause I'm a purist 6 CD Monsoon with XM Chrome rims Vertical door kit (call me tacky but I love 'em) 5-23-06 prelim order 3-7-07 built 3-30-07 home!

07-16-2006, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	With the Yellow -- painted is the right choice. As one guy told me -- on this car the paint is the chrome... __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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07-16-2006, 11:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
dolph4golf First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 39 My Photos: (0)	From the proud owner of a 1958 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. NOTHING beats the shine of Chrome! Randy

07-16-2006, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
dolph4golf First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 39 My Photos: (0)	Don't know the show but maybe i should start watching! Randy

07-16-2006, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
StarlightSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 691 My Photos: (0)	I have painted ones on my Pony GT, I like the chrome ones though, they are blinding with a dark paint scheme Imaged 23/06/06 ...and waiting... Midnight Blue Tan Leather Inserts Tan Top Manual LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Chromed 18 in wheels Windscreen wheel locks Cold Air Intake

07-16-2006, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dktrwu2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA. Posts: 66 My Photos: (0)	I ordred the polished and, after seeing all 3 side by side, I'm happy with my choice. __________________ "SYLVESTER" Silver Graphite Black Interior Premium Trim Monsoon Stereo Satellite Radio Limited Slip Polished Alloy's Stick

07-16-2006, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Great post. Thanks! I still think the Chrome wheels are the best for the Chili Pepper Red Sky. I hope I'm right. __________________ Chili Pepper Red & Tan VIN 4927 Preorder July/05 Ordered January 23/06 Preferenced May 22/06 TPW July 10/06 Built July 11/06 Shipped July 14/06 Invoiced July 17/06 At dealership July 31/06 My driveway August 2/06

07-17-2006, 10:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	I still like the chrome myself. __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

07-17-2006, 12:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
MRSSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,207 My Photos: (0)	CHROMIES..........FER SURE __________________ MICHIGAN Black Onyx, auto BLK/RED Trim am/fm cd/mp3 premium 18"Chrome aka...(mrsviper) ordered...may 2006 delivered..sept 2006

07-17-2006, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
belletire First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Clair Shores, Michigan Posts: 304 My Photos: (3)	I have the polished, but I like the chrome the best. The difference was not enough for me to wait until chrome was taken off constraint though. __________________ Prius suck! Have you keyed a Toyota lately?

07-17-2006, 12:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	After seeing them all side by side -- still very, very happy with painted on my yellow... As was mentioned more than once -- On that car the color is the chrome. But that's me.... __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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07-17-2006, 12:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
SkyBos First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 141 My Photos: (0)	I have a dumb question. I thought the choice when you purchase a Sky is the standard "painted" or the Chrome for $795 extra. I know with the Solstice you can get the "polished" for about $500, too. Is that a choice with the Sky? __________________ Silver Pearl, Red/Black Leather, Polished Wheels, Automatic Deposit: May 28,2006 Image: August 28,2006 (day of $1K increase, price protected..close call!)

07-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	I love my chrome ones...... shiny...SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

07-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
SkyBos First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 141 My Photos: (0)	Thanks, Maverick. __________________ Silver Pearl, Red/Black Leather, Polished Wheels, Automatic Deposit: May 28,2006 Image: August 28,2006 (day of $1K increase, price protected..close call!)

07-17-2006, 01:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Northern Lights First 2000 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26 My Photos: (0)	I have a midnight blue ordered, and due to be preferenced by the end of the month - went with painted because I thought I wanted subtle - can always change the wheels later.... __________________ Northern Lights Midnight Blue/Black Leather