CHrome HRE's - Check In!
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From: Lino Lakes, MN _________________________ I Figured out how to do this!
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06
CHrome HRE's - Check In!
OK I need to satisfy my curiosity!
I have ruled out billet rims as the polishing sucks. This leaves chrome as my choice so I am looking for 3 piece as if I get curb rash I can get them fixed without losing an arm, and a leg.
So with that being said, show me your wears as I want to get either 547's or 847's.
I have ruled out billet rims as the polishing sucks. This leaves chrome as my choice so I am looking for 3 piece as if I get curb rash I can get them fixed without losing an arm, and a leg.
So with that being said, show me your wears as I want to get either 547's or 847's.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by NVR2L8
These are my full chrome HRE 540s. I went with the Z06 width, but now I wish I had chosen 19/20s and 547s.
...lower the body down...
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by AC54ME
Here are mine:
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After awhile chrome will break down. I've had lots of experience with chrome wheels and some have lasted longer than others. But that doesnt necesarily mean that it has something to do with the chroming process as some of you may think. Sure, some are much better than others but its really a matter of physics and chemistry (molecular bonding at high temperatures over a period of time)
I know some of you will disagree because you have had chrome for a long time without flaking and peeling but trust me, you have been lucky. Here is a pic (sorry, its the only one I have at the moment) of my polished HRE Wheels. Many think these are chrome (and I'm not even really good at polishing wheels plus I'm lazy !). With the nicely polished HRE wheels, IMO, Chrome really isnt necessary and isnt worth the risk
I know some of you will disagree because you have had chrome for a long time without flaking and peeling but trust me, you have been lucky. Here is a pic (sorry, its the only one I have at the moment) of my polished HRE Wheels. Many think these are chrome (and I'm not even really good at polishing wheels plus I'm lazy !). With the nicely polished HRE wheels, IMO, Chrome really isnt necessary and isnt worth the risk
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Originally Posted by Evil Twin
Very nice looking and also interesting caliper work. I was wondering if it were possible to paint the calipers with a chrome finish. Any chance you can tell me where you got the paint?
VinnyG (forum member) does this work - and the quality is excellent
