I think it would look naff to be honest.

You can have it on the MiTo if you want an Alfa with plastic chrome round the windows.

 

I dont like the chrome trim on windows be honest. Once they start to degrade they look s#£t. All you need on the black rubber ones is some good trim restore and its good as new.

 

Way too bling - much prefer the black.

 

I know what you're saying and I think it'd look good, especially on a dark car

 

Thank you Simon - a man with taste

 

Cheers Anyone any good with Photoshop or similar (not me)?

 

Not a fan personally! Don't even like the silver rear view mirrors.... But that's just me...

 

funny that this thread came up.

i was looking at a black maserati gt the other day and noticed the chrome trim around the doors. really set the car off beautifully. just stunning.

was left thinking how great chrome window trim would look on a dark coloured brera or 159. alas not to be.

 

That's where i'm coming from Kalel :thumbs:

 

Because covering random parts of a car with chrome is so utterly naff, that people who do this:
Abomination
to a car think it's a good idea.

If you honestly think that adds to the look of a car, you need to sort yourself out... or go buy a lexus. :cheese:

Simons opinion can't be held against him in circumstances like this. He's a generally right-thinking fellow, but his feelings on wheel nut covers show he has an unhealthy obsession with chrome.

 

because covering random parts of a car with chrome is so utterly naff, that people who do this:
abomination
to a car think it's a good idea.

If you honestly think that adds to the look of a car, you need to sort yourself out... Or go buy a lexus. :cheese:

Simons opinion can't be held against him in circumstances like this. He's a generally right-thinking fellow, but his feelings on wheel nut covers show he has an unhealthy obsession with chrome. :d

+1

 

That poor 156! Just shows, you can't buy taste.

Chrome = bad imo.

 

Oh jeez!! Thats disgusting!!! You need to delete the Masserati picture before im sick!:lol:

 

If anyone can photoshop lets have a look at the outcome...

tia,
Mike.

 

Chrome trip looks good on the MiTo That Masser looks lush:inlove:

 

I made a PS picture with chrome trim, which was WAY easy compared to figuring out how I could upload it.....

 

let's try

picture with chrome trim...
I kinda like it, but needs to be in a dark car....

 

picture with chrome trim...
I kinda like it, but needs to be in a dark car....

Looks excellent

 

Looks good with chrome. I had a black Lancia Dedra years ago with chrome door handles and window trim - looked good and was always commented on.

 

Yes it DOES look good - good to see the taste members have arrived

Hmmm wonder how much it would cost.

 

Less chrome effect the better.

Minimum use give more impact where it is used.


They should ditch it from the top of the grill
on the bonnet too.

 

Although chrome looks good I am not sure after market fit would be good enough for me - Better left as is I think!

 

The mercs on BB at the moment are Black with the chrome window trim and look very swish......crap program but good freak show on 1st night.

 

The chrome trim looks quite nice, but it's the mirrors that bug me. I can't even remember which manufacturer first came up with this (Audi? Seat?) but I've always really disliked them. We're considering a Volvo C30 at the moment - not to replace the Brera :lol: - and it comes with chrome mirror trims. First purchase will be some standard colour-matched items.

Just shows. Each to their own. Besides, once the VAG brigade had done it, it was all over for me.

At the end of the day, though, the 159 is a stunning car, especially in Ti trim.:thumbs:

 

I think given the choice i'd rather the window trim that the wing mirrors.

 

Yep, I am with you on that. Great car though.

 

It's all about being tasteful and subtle. Obviously we all have different views on what constitutes such things but IMHO, if one of the most gorgeous cars on the road, the Maserati GT can pull off chrome window trim with consumate style and grace, so can the best from Alfa.

That photoshop of the 159 ti doesn't look out of place at all. Actually complements the rest of the car beautifully.

We're not talking about outrageous "Barry Boy" bonnet scoops here or ridiculous spoilers. It's a subtle enhancement. Big difference I reckon.

Let the flaming begin.:lol:

 

No flames from me; I am with you dude. It's the mirrors that get me! :lol:

 

Looks like a Saab LOL :lol:

 

Well that PS settles it - it breaks the lines up really badly and makes it look more like a eurobox. It also highlights the huge rear side window blanking plate, which was always a design error. Not for me.

 

It doesnt look right, because the 159 has a reasonably large glasshouse and chunky pillars and the chrome just raises and highlights this, drawing weight upwards from the weight of the car making it look less balanced.

Yes, I have a mate who is a bona fide car designer!