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Old 05-06-2008, 11:11 PM
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Where can I get this done and how much does this normally cost??
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Google can do it.


Seriously shipping is gonna be $$$. There was a set on eBay for $2000+ which is probably cheaper.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Bra...spagenameZWDVW
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damn I never knew it was so expensive. So its cheaper to buy Chrome OEM wheels than to send them to get Chromed?
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Originally Posted by Charged_5.3
damn I never knew it was so expensive. So its cheaper to buy Chrome OEM wheels than to send them to get Chromed?
Unless you live near a shop that does it. I'm guessing $300+ per wheel. So if there's a shop close it could be cheaper.

That said I heard rumors of the heating process actually weakens the wheel. Anyone know the facts on that?
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Originally Posted by BacDoc
Unless you live near a shop that does it. I'm guessing $300+ per wheel. So if there's a shop close it could be cheaper.

That said I heard rumors of the heating process actually weakens the wheel. Anyone know the facts on that?
no thats powdercoating heating process and its basically a myth unless the powdercoater is an idiot and lets them sit in the oven for a day
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Originally Posted by Charged_5.3
Where can I get this done and how much does this normally cost??
I had good luck with OEM Rims. Give 'em a call 714-940-1761.

They offer them straight out for $1400 or exchange for $550 + shipping both ways (about $200 for me) I am very happy with them.
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I had good luck with OEM Rims. Give 'em a call 714-940-1761.

They offer them straight out for $1400 or exchange for $550 + shipping both ways (about $200 for me) I am very happy with them.
Any pics? That looks like a pretty good deal.
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Originally Posted by AirCav
I had good luck with OEM Rims. Give 'em a call 714-940-1761.

They offer them straight out for $1400 or exchange for $550 + shipping both ways (about $200 for me) I am very happy with them.
I think they're the same guys I got mine from...pretty good, one of the rims they sent me was bent, but they fixed it fairly quickly....as for pics



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Capital Wheels in CA chromed my RX-8 stockers for $600. They were 18" as well, so I can't imagine they'd charge any more for a CTS-V wheel.
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If you're in the Houston area and your wheels are in excellent shape- I'd be glad to swap you my chrome wheels in exchange for yours with some cash.
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