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Old May 14, 2016 | 01:31 AM
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2001 stock chrome wheels. Some scuffing some minor pitting on outer face. A good amount of corrosion on the inner section, behind the spokes.

Trying to decide between some available very clean used wheels or to have mine refinished. I have no idea what that runs. Looking for ball park numbers. $50 a wheel, $100 a wheel, $150 a wheel? Like I said........no idea.
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They do not appear to be chrome. They look like the polished aluminum with the factory clear coat.

I would think about $150 to do each.


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Those look like the high polished ones and the clear is messed up. The $150/wheel could be pretty close. You can probably get a new set for around that price.
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Thanks guys. New to this vette thing. I think you guys are correct. Polished aluminum seems about right. At $150 per wheel I think that gives me the option to seek out a better set of used ones that i can pick up.

Found a set on craigslist that i think are nearby. Waiting to hear back for the seller. Might be sold. But will keep looking. Not in a big hurry. Just lining up some stuff with regards to the car.
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