Bought some OEM Firehawk wheels, but need chrome repair. Help please.
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Bought some OEM Firehawk wheels, but need chrome repair. Help please.
So I found OEM's on craigslist, but the chrome is pretty much shot on them. So what are my options?
I'm sure they're aluminum..? Can I have them stripped down to bare aluminum? Then Polish?
Or have them re-chromed? Any input will be appreciated, I am in no hurry because I'll keep the TT II's on for a while, plus the car is put away for winter.
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I'm sure they're aluminum..? Can I have them stripped down to bare aluminum? Then Polish?
Or have them re-chromed? Any input will be appreciated, I am in no hurry because I'll keep the TT II's on for a while, plus the car is put away for winter.
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My Firehawk's wheels were peeling and pitted and it didn't look to hot underneath the flaking chrome. They aren't like the polished wheels where the metal is nice and pretty.
Your best bet is to rechrome.
Your best bet is to rechrome.
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^ what he said have them rechromed. If my wheels ever start to peel i will have them done in the black chrome would look sick.
by the way my firehawk is #1079 very close to your build #
by the way my firehawk is #1079 very close to your build #
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Thanks for the replies! I will look into having them re-chromed. Anybody know the average price of re-chroming wheels?
Also, I'm due for tires soon. So what is the widest tire I can put on these OEM's for the rear? I was thinking about Mickey Thompsons next, but open to suggestions.
Yes thats pretty close! I've thought about the black chrome, but I would rather have it look stock. Maybe I'll do black chrome to the TT II's.
Also, I'm due for tires soon. So what is the widest tire I can put on these OEM's for the rear? I was thinking about Mickey Thompsons next, but open to suggestions.
Yes thats pretty close! I've thought about the black chrome, but I would rather have it look stock. Maybe I'll do black chrome to the TT II's.
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I am actually going to keep them for a while. Until I get these ones re-chromed.
Hmmm that not too bad of a price I guess. I will have to start calling places and get quotes. I've never had to deal with the chromers.
Hmmm that not too bad of a price I guess. I will have to start calling places and get quotes. I've never had to deal with the chromers.
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Thanks, I will make sure they're done right. Like I said above, I'm willing to spend the right kind of money for them to be done right.
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Nice to see a Firehawk owner got them! I talked to him when I saw the ad, seemed like a good guy and was very up front about the peeling on them. Get them on for next summer, we will have to have a little Firehawk gathering and get pics with 3 black Hawks!
The car almost looks NBM where the light is hitting it in that picture...
The car almost looks NBM where the light is hitting it in that picture...
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I was thinking about doing powder coat also. I'll just have to weigh the options once that time comes.
Nice to see a Firehawk owner got them! I talked to him when I saw the ad, seemed like a good guy and was very up front about the peeling on them. Get them on for next summer, we will have to have a little Firehawk gathering and get pics with 3 black Hawks!
The car almost looks NBM where the light is hitting it in that picture...
The car almost looks NBM where the light is hitting it in that picture...
Not sure I'll have them on for the summer, but I'm sure willing to meet up and take some pics!