XtremeVette

Was thinking of chrome'n them next year....but after peeling some more of the clear off last night...they look pretty shiny with the clear off.....I got the wheels done like 1 yr ago (had polished and this clear stuff put on, by Wheel Collision Center)....not very happy with results at all....anybody use one of the clear coat removal kits?....and if so how are the results..?....and does this leave the rim basically bare and subjectable to pitting or turning yellow?....I just want nice lookin rims again....

89C4L98

Time Consumeing... Use aircraft paint stripper or some clear coat remover. Then some aluminum polish and they will shine right up.

DADDY D

You should have them chromed. polished looks good but it will work you to death because you have to stay on them to keep them bright and eventually they will dull. but chrome stays plus to clean them is quick you can always take a little windex and wipe the shine on. chrome baby chrome and save some sweat

C4396roadster

try wheels america they are at //www.fixrim.com]www.fixrim.com had many rims overhauled and they do justice and for their price and quality work nobdy can touch them and they can also widen your rims to boot I think it is like $99 a rim but double check it
ps they have a lifetime guarantee that they stand by no questions asked

89 Bob L

I had the same problem and sent my rins out to CORVETTEMIKES.com/ to have them chromed. The price was reasonable, the rims look great, I get alot of compliments, and they are easy to clean.

XtremeVette

how much did you pay bob?

Mr. CJ

I guess there was no type of warranty then? Those wheel polishing kits worked great, my friend, GOTMETAL made his own for his 88 wheels, worked great. Too bad he only got 1 and a half wheels done then his 4+3 transmission went out then sold the car. Oh well. At least one wheel looked nice.

R Cook 92

Go chrome. I just had my 92 wheels done... sweet! lots more looks... until then use eagle one mag wheel cleaner for Bare aluminum. It works excellent. I used it on my old rims that I'd stripped all the gray paint off of... it also cleans engine aluminum easily! effortlessly! but I'd have them chromed eventually. And yes they WILL be easier to clean... I'll bet the 90 rims are tougher than my 92. let me just say I'm sorry...

Good Luck, and shop around for chrome... I had mine done for $550 exchanged.

Randy
92 auto coupe.

XtremeVette

Randy, $550.00 exchanged?...where buddy?...and what kind of warranty?

Iam still looking...cheapest found now....$185 a rim...not including taxes...

Jeff

Dakotarota

Wheels America Re: chrome repair (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 09:55:35 06/04/2001

89 Bob L

I paid 150.00 per wheel which included the center cap and new center cap logos. Then another 60.00 per rim for round trip shipping (NY to CA)

lord vette

if you live in the northeast you may want to concider the long term effect of buyng chrome.you see if your car sits during the winter.condensation forms on the rims.at first no signs but as time goes on it will gradually take affect.little brown spots and maybe some peeling.its constantly going from one extreme to another.IMHO,IMHO!