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  • rede30
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2003
    • 4697

    #16
    do it, i love this idea. I have always loved the bmw wheels that are kind of like this. The e39 ///m5 wheels are the best example. Someone should do all window trim and kidneys.
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-h...wE3UqwjjmaTrXg

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    • VAPORBLADE
      E30 Mastermind
      • Sep 2006
      • 1771

      #17
      If someone can find ALL the window trim, and a place to ship it - I will have it done.
      '89 "is" = M technic II build mode.

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      • AndrewBird
        The Mad Scientist
        • Oct 2003
        • 11892

        #18
        The kidneys are plastic that is chromed. They aren't metal. At least, all the ones I have seen are plastic. Are some years different then others?

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        • Mr Deagle
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Nov 2006
          • 1121

          #19
          I have a set of metal kidneys, they are chrome plated steel

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          • nando
            Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 34827

            #20
            Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
            The kidneys are plastic that is chromed. They aren't metal. At least, all the ones I have seen are plastic. Are some years different then others?
            it's not cheap thin plating like you'd think. seriously, try to sand through it - you won't be able to very easily. I had 80 grit sandpaper and it would barely even scuff it.
            Build thread

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            • Jand3rson
              Banned
              • Oct 2003
              • 37587

              #21
              Originally posted by nando
              it's not cheap thin plating like you'd think. seriously, try to sand through it - you won't be able to very easily. I had 80 grit sandpaper and it would barely even scuff it.
              Really? I sanded mine down with 80 grit before I painted them silver, and I got them pretty torn up by the time I was done. I sanded them quite a bit, tho.

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              • VAPORBLADE
                E30 Mastermind
                • Sep 2006
                • 1771

                #22
                Yeah, it is plastic with chrome on it. It does not stop the fact that I am still getting it black chromed. :)
                '89 "is" = M technic II build mode.

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                • Mr Deagle
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 1121

                  #23
                  black chrome your wiper arm's too

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                  • LINUS
                    R3VLimited
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 2422

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Mr Deagle
                    black chrome your wiper arm's too
                    -1.

                    There's a reason Porsche was the 1st to black the wiper arms when chrome was en vogue for all the other companies. Can you say "sun glare"?

                    Black chrome was my 1st idea for my kidney rings, but then CF just became more & more an obsession, so we all know what I plan....even if I have to do my own myself. I prefer the black bias over the chrome for kidneys, and the Ford Outlaw series made me think that black chrome is too subtle for my taste, but it will be interesting to see what yours look like, especially since I can do it on your wallet.

                    How soon you getting these back in your hands?

                    It's not how you handle the good times, but the faith you keep in the bad that defines you.

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