How much to chrome a wheel?
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if its already chrome, they have to strip it and then re-do it and thats not cheap and chances are high that they will mess the wheel up which is why its expensive, to deter people from making that choice.
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I just got a quote for $200-250 each, depending on any repairs that are needed. (curb rash, nicks, etc) It's a company that I used to deal with for chroming bike parts when I had the shop. They don't normally do car wheels, but since I know them, they said they would do mine.
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Not to highjack this thread, but my issue is the previous owner apparently had the stock wheels chromed. Since that time, one of the wheels broke and I didn't want to buy a knockoff chromed wheel since it would be heavier than the existing wheels already on the car. (I didn't want to upset the balance)
So right now I have 3 chromed wheels and one OEM polished wheel. I don't think most people notice the difference unless I point it out...but I would love to get a chromed OEM wheel (2000 year). Don't know where I can get that though.
So right now I have 3 chromed wheels and one OEM polished wheel. I don't think most people notice the difference unless I point it out...but I would love to get a chromed OEM wheel (2000 year). Don't know where I can get that though.
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Not to highjack this thread, but my issue is the previous owner apparently had the stock wheels chromed. Since that time, one of the wheels broke and I didn't want to buy a knockoff chromed wheel since it would be heavier than the existing wheels already on the car. (I didn't want to upset the balance)
So right now I have 3 chromed wheels and one OEM polished wheel. I don't think most people notice the difference unless I point it out...but I would love to get a chromed OEM wheel (2000 year). Don't know where I can get that though.
So right now I have 3 chromed wheels and one OEM polished wheel. I don't think most people notice the difference unless I point it out...but I would love to get a chromed OEM wheel (2000 year). Don't know where I can get that though.
http://www.calchrome.com/wheels_chevrolet_corvette.php
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Here are some places that do the chroming - maybe contact one and get a quote:
• Wheel Techniques, Santa Clara, CA
• HubCap and Wheel Store, St. Charles Rock Road, St. Charles, MO 314-291-5101
• California Chrome Wheel Inc (www.calchrome.com) 28315 Constellation Road, Valencia, CA 91355
• Wheel Techniques, Santa Clara, CA
• HubCap and Wheel Store, St. Charles Rock Road, St. Charles, MO 314-291-5101
• California Chrome Wheel Inc (www.calchrome.com) 28315 Constellation Road, Valencia, CA 91355
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Cal Chrome is California does nice work. They have an wheel exchange program.
http://www.calchrome.com/wheels_chevrolet_corvette.php
http://www.calchrome.com/wheels_chevrolet_corvette.php
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