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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 11:23 PM
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Any of you guys know where a man could get a set of wheels rechromed.
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What wheels?

If they are factory 5 spokes they are polished aluminum. They can be stripped and Re polished by a wheel restoration shop.

If they are aftermarket odds are they will cost more to rare chrome than to replace.

Need more details of what you have and what you want.
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I don't think there are may places left that will work with actual chrome in the US. They exist but you'd probably have to send the wheels out to a specialty shop. There are chrome paints and sprays that mimic the color and mirror that could work for small blemishes.
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What wheels?

If they are factory 5 spokes they are polished aluminum. They can be stripped and Re polished by a wheel restoration shop.

If they are aftermarket odds are they will cost more to rare chrome than to replace.

Need more details of what you have and what you want.
unfortunately they are, a aftermarket wheel Ina a size that is no longer available 19x11 with a +65 offset. It's a C6 Z06 replica
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Not sure if either of these places are still in business, but check with:

- CalChrome.com
- WheelConcepts.com

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