Since my other thread seemed to stop working...I'll start another one

Here's some interesting picture's I just took. Chrome vs. Polished aluminum. I just polished the one without the button. As you can see, the chrome looks very bright and reflective, but you can tell it has a "plating" on it. The polished aluminum looks deep and metal-like, more of a classy style to it. I think both look cool.






Just some food for thought for you guys.

 

just a test to see if this thread is working...

andy, josh.... the previous thread stopped taking replies for some reason...

 

Thanks rob

 

I'd have to see them first hand to see which I liked more... Maybe I'll get a B&M Megashifter soon

:lala:

 

Yes, the other post "broke" so I'll delete it. Just use this one.

I like polished aluminum over chrome sometimes, especially when it comes to rims. It keeps the definition and shape of whatever it is better, where chrome reflects so much being so shiny and doesn't quite have the same look.

 

I think it depends on the piece or product involved. In the case of the Megashifter, my opinion is that the polished aluminum looks way more impressive and 'natural' than the chrome piece.

 

they look good but chrome will always be #1 to me

 

I don't particularly care for chrome. In my experience chrome on cars is the equivalent of silicone in....eh, nevermind.

 

Polished aluminum over chrome ANYTHING in my opinion. Looks great man!

 

I am putting the chrome one in my car only because I have a line lock (I wanna use that button).

I think both look cool, both have their advantages and disadvantages. I myself am a "polished aluminum" guy.

 

Polished aluminum friggin owns chrome :rockon:

 

I'm partial to polished aluminum myself.

-Schultzy

 

I've been trying to maintain a polished aluminum engine bay. Trust me - it sucks. I'd rather have chrome. Going to give zoopseal a try once I rob a bank

 

I love the look of something that is polished Hence why im in the polishing business

IMO its best to coat your parts with zoopseal to keep them protected for 2-3 years. 130 bucks is well worth the time you will save from not having to do polishing upkeep. Thats why I HIGHLY highly highly reccomend it to all of my customers. Once its polished and coated you dont have to worry about it oxidizing, you just have to peridocally clean the surcafe of any dirt and oil with amonia free windex.

I mainly like polished parts because you can always repolish them if you accidently fubar it with a tool while installing or removing. Their natural look is just so inviting. Sure chrome looks great but sometimes it just takes away the beauty of things.

With chrome your SOL if you do that. Back to the chromers for stripping and re chroming. If your lucky it wont cost that much to have them do that.

 

maybe im stupid but which is aluminum and which is chrome?

 

He tells you in the first post. The handle with the button is chrome.

 

Correct

 

chrome to me looks tacky... and sometime cheep if it started to flake