I also had the wheele centers clear anodized, it gave the wheels a really uniform appearance and finish. It made the wheels a little darker but if anything it will just contrast with the chrome a little bit more wich i think should give it a really awesome look. It should also be corrosion resistant for a very long time. I just didn't want to simply paint the wheels, i wanted them to still look like metal as if it were just coming out of the factory. Paint just doesn't duplicate the look i wanted.