Your village has a new idiot!

[tom4bren]

Your color choice is probably the only one that this forum would support for painted cladding. Most here seem to like the contrast between the other colors & the black cladding.

Don't worry about having paid too much, quite a few members did (myself included). That's what the addiction is all about.

Springing it on the 'wife unit'. Try what I did. Tell her you bought it for her ... HMMM ... didn't work for me either.

Typically, sandblasting off a chrome finish is difficult. It can be done but be prepared to spend a significant amount of time working at it. I seem to remember a couple of members finding shops that can refinish rims. If I find the thread, I'll let you know.

Good luck & congratulations on your purchase.

[VCrossfan]

Welcome...... On your wheels if your chrome is holding good and you want to PowderCoat them you only need to sandblast the shine off to promote adhesion (a nice haze) it doesn't need to be totally removed I think a Gun Metal Gray would look nice...

[TheGanzman]

Update - Well, something has come up (wife's year-end bonus, that she's gotten since THE BEGINNING OF TIME, is not gonna be given out) - my fun money is gonna be diverted temporarily to pay year-end property taxes.

The good news - if anyone is looking for a super-clean Ebony/Black-Grey VX, call James in IL: 217/440-8788. He's a great guy, and his VX is near spotless - if he could keep it in his HOUSE instead of his carport, I believe he would! It's got 76K miles, everything works including the windows and the CD changer, and it uses minimal oil. Gots the roof rack too!

I'm gonna hold off buying for NOW, but don't count me out! In a few months, I'll be "healed" again financially, and there will be a black VX in my future! Thanks to all for your support and answers; I'll still be here pesterin' you guys!

[VCrossfan]