Rechrome Wheels
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Le Mans Master
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From: Corona CA
Rechrome Wheels
When I bought my car the wheels on it are aftermarket Chrome (see sig). I love the look of these rims and don't want to change. However all 4 wheels have significant chrome peeling and corrosion.
I have had two different people tell me I can have them rechromed and they might last 6 months and they might lasst 3 years. Once they have started corroding they can't get it all off. The quote to rechrome is $125 a wheel and it takes 2 to 3 weeks. I would have to rent a car, this is my daily driver.
I then got a quote on new 5 spokes. That is $1,400 including an upgrade to 11" in the back. As a result of this I still get the 2 current 9.5" rears to put drag radials on.
I really would like to go to the 11s in the back, but the cost is steep. I would still have to buy two new 315s for the rims.
What do you think?
I have had two different people tell me I can have them rechromed and they might last 6 months and they might lasst 3 years. Once they have started corroding they can't get it all off. The quote to rechrome is $125 a wheel and it takes 2 to 3 weeks. I would have to rent a car, this is my daily driver.
I then got a quote on new 5 spokes. That is $1,400 including an upgrade to 11" in the back. As a result of this I still get the 2 current 9.5" rears to put drag radials on.
I really would like to go to the 11s in the back, but the cost is steep. I would still have to buy two new 315s for the rims.
What do you think?
Safety Car
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Rechrome Wheels (rcolling)
I got a set of blems for under $800 installed from AFS on ebay. The "blems" were 1/8" scratches that looked like they were made by an exacto or a small sand grain size bump. Hell, they look better than the rest of the car with 75000 miles on it. You may want to get a set. Sometimes they also sell pairs of 17x11s. You could pick up these and rechrome and really be ahead of the deal.
Race Director
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Re: Rechrome Wheels (92TripleBlack)
I got a set of blems for under $800 installed from AFS on ebay. ...
An' you've heard right about rechroming....once the peeling starts... :(
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Le Mans Master
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From: Corona CA
Re: Rechrome Wheels (Alchemist)
I will keep an eye on Ebay. When I just checked the prices were not going to be too much different than the $1,400. This is the out the door price, includes CA tax, mount, balance, Chrome center cap, new chrome lug nugs, new chrome covers and chrome covered valve stems.
Thanks for the confirmation on the rechrome!
Thanks for the confirmation on the rechrome!
