Chrome Plate my Rims ?

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Jul 23, 2008 | 09:23 AM

Jayh

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Chrome Plate my Rims ?

I have 17 " Z06 rims. They are polished alluminum and I cant keep them looking good to save my life. Im considering Chroming them.....Im in NW San Antonio....Yay or Nay and any recommendations on a shop that will do it right ( Prep, Dip, Finish ) for a good price ?

Jul 23, 2008 | 09:43 AM

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If you have the patience like I did, wait around for a while and there will be somebody already selling their chromed rims for about if not a better price than getting them chromed.

Jul 23, 2008 | 01:25 PM

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I wouldnt. but then again I dont like chrome either. have you tried using the powerball to polish them?

Jul 23, 2008 | 02:02 PM

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Happened to run across this on CL in the Houston section:

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/766818859.html

Jul 23, 2008 | 03:06 PM

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I wouldnt. but then again I dont like chrome either. have you tried using the powerball to polish them?

Ive used 1000 grit 2000 grit polishing wheels on a die grinder powerball small and large....mothers polish...u name it.....looks like crap to me......

Jul 23, 2008 | 03:07 PM

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Happened to run across this on CL in the Houston section:

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/766818859.html

That'd be nice but I just bought a new set of tires......and I dont want to deal with the 19s rubbing

Jul 23, 2008 | 03:10 PM

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ill trade you 4 18" z06 motorsports with tire less then 600 miles on them /the catch one of the wheel is busted very long stroy and also only if your are 9 1/2 wide. we could like meet half way

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