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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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I'm thinking about having my HP evos chromed but would prefer to have it done locally instead of shipping them. Anyone know where in the eastern pa, nj area that does it and any idea on cost? I could probably buy a new set chromed already, but if I can do it for 500-600 it would be worth it to have these chromed.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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There's a place in Bath, PA. 10-minutes from Allentown. Can't remember the name but they recondition wheels to factory spec's, so should be able to do a chrome job.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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i believe there is a place on rt 77 in south jersey right on the corner of the pole tavern circle. cant remember the name of the place.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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corner of the pole tavern circle.
lol corner of a circle... sorry
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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I've been trying to call around and no luck yet.
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http://www.paulschrome.com/
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Ummm, yeah. I'm better off just buying a new set of wheels already chromed. The guy on the phone even said so. For a 19" wheel, he said it would be upwards of $400 a peice. Considering I only paid $385 a wheel to begin with, I don't see that happening.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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Well Oh well I tried to help.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Well Oh well I tried to help.
I didn't mean it as a negative to you. I didn't know how much it would cost, so the cost made up my mind pretty quickly. Some things are cost prohibitive, while others are cost concious.

I'm not even sure what I'm going to do, maybe I'll have them stripped and polished. I thought I read on here someone does it for $100 a wheel.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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i had a place do one for me in hartford CT it cost me $250 shipped for 1 wheel, ill never do that again...
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Originally Posted by 99Hawk6spd
lol corner of a circle... sorry
haha...yea its a pointy circle
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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I think your wheels look fine now. Your car overall is pretty much one of the nicest Ive seen. Clean and not over done!
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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I think your wheels look fine now. Your car overall is pretty much one of the nicest Ive seen. Clean and not over done!
yea i agree, I like the "alloy" look on pewter

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I'm still undecided. Time will tell.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I can tell you right now, for 5-6 hundred bucks you aren't going to get quality.

You'll pay 850, or probably closer to the $1k mark for nice quality chrome wheels.

Vince @ iForged was going to chrome mine for around $800. But it's a $100 to ship therre, and another $100 back.

If you know someone, or someone on here does, you might be able to shoot for a hookup.

Chrome is nooot cheap. Not unless you want some **** gold/yellowed chrome.
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
I can tell you right now, for 5-6 hundred bucks you aren't going to get quality.

You'll pay 850, or probably closer to the $1k mark for nice quality chrome wheels.

Vince @ iForged was going to chrome mine for around $800. But it's a $100 to ship therre, and another $100 back.

If you know someone, or someone on here does, you might be able to shoot for a hookup.

Chrome is nooot cheap. Not unless you want some **** gold/yellowed chrome.
Yeah, I agree with you. I'm just feeling out things at this stage.
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