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Oct 31, 2019 | 10:11 PM

Checkered Past

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From: Ohio

Re-Chrome

I have a pretty good size rock chip/indentation in one of my chrome factory wheels. I live close to Columbus Ohio. Has anyone ever re-chromed their factory wheels? Anyone have a great shop to use in Ohio,Indiana, or Kentucky? Thanks!

Nov 1, 2019 | 07:30 AM

Carvone

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From: Jacksonville, Florida

I used https://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/ for a set of PVD chrome wheels on the wifes Caddy. They have a good exchange program. According to their site they won't Re-Chrome a wheel though, apparently the stripping process messes up the rim too much?

Nov 1, 2019 | 08:06 AM

BWF07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Checkered Past

Have you looked in to a wheel repair service. I know a lot of dealers use them in my area ( Tampa Bay) and they will also do private individual wheels. Re-chroming is expensive and not many shop left do to the environmental regulation. Must likely wheel repair or just buy a new factory wheel.

Nov 1, 2019 | 10:45 AM

jrose7004

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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Look on eBay and buy a replacement.

Nov 1, 2019 | 10:53 AM

OKIGS12

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From: North Carolina

May Post a Pic on the Buy Sell forum to see if another member here as a wheel or can work with you on a Replacement for yours
There are some really great folks here that can help you

Nov 1, 2019 | 11:03 AM

saplumr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

Look on eBay and buy a replacement.

I agree. It’s cheaper just to replace it.

Nov 1, 2019 | 11:18 AM

Corvette_Ed

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Are your wheels chrome, or are they clear-coated aluminum? If the latter, any wheel repair shop can do the job for you. If the former, you're better off finding a replacement.