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Nov 8, 2021 | 05:31 PM

jiperri

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Base wheels

I just got a 2lt with base wheels and was wondering if anyone has chromed these wheels and if so what do they look like.

Nov 8, 2021 | 06:29 PM

Austin Ron

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Here's a company on eBay that does chrome exchange.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19x8-5-20x1...edirect=mobile

Nov 8, 2021 | 07:15 PM

tsigwing

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Had mine powder coated for $600.

Nov 8, 2021 | 07:18 PM

MMD

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I believe there is a forum vendor here that offers that service. The basic design of the wheel is solid.

Nov 8, 2021 | 07:28 PM

dyoung

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West coast corvette also has a wheel exchange program.

Nov 8, 2021 | 09:04 PM

jiperri

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Does anyone in the Phoenix area do a chrome plating exchange?

Nov 8, 2021 | 09:15 PM

VetteSC

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Has anyone machined or polished the OEM wheels?

Nov 8, 2021 | 10:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jiperri

Does anyone in the Phoenix area do a chrome plating exchange?

You can always check with a tire/wheel store that deals in custom wheels - sometimes they work with a chrome plating company and can set you up, but that would mean you would need a spare set of wheels in order to drive the car. Your best bet would be to consider the wheel exchange program - it works just fine and you really do not have any downtime except for the tire swap process.

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Nov 9, 2021 | 04:48 AM

Tim0shel

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I plan to order mine with the standard wheels and powder coat them. Just haven't decided on going close to the hypersonic grey in matte or something else.

Nov 9, 2021 | 06:06 AM

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JerryU

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Originally Posted by Austin Ron

Here's a company on eBay that does chrome exchange.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19x8-5-20x1...edirect=mobile

Turns out that is not real chrome BUT PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coated. In fact may be better, more durable! I found this about the process they use from a wheel company:

What are PVD Chrome Wheels?

Do you love the look of chrome wheels but hate the amount of maintenance that they require to prevent pitting & corrosion? We feel the same way and that is why we are here to tell you all about PVD chrome wheels and why they are the future of the aftermarket rim industry!

The basics of a PVD chrome rim is that they offer increased durability that eliminates the worries of yesterday's chrome wheels. The PVD finish is like a powder coating process that maintains a high quality shine but is of a completely different chemical composition that will not pit or flake under normal circumstances & use. Chrome PVD wheels have the benefit of being able to be used year around, even in harsh winter climates that have heavy salt usage rates on their roads and highways. The chemical makeup of a PVD chrome wheel is not something that will react and begin to corrode like older style chrome dipped wheels would.

While the benefit of PVD chrome wheels are obvious in terms of durability, the most common question our customers ask is, "how does a PVD chrome wheel look in comparison to a chrome wheel?" PVD chrome wheels have different levels of finishes, some levels are an exact match to chrome wheels while other levels have a slightly darker tint to them but still have the same great chrome shine.

Might give it a try BUT would not want chrome plating!

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FWIW, my 1st car was a 1941 Ford Hot Rod I built when in high school. It had chrome bumpers, head and taillight trim rings etc. They had some pits. 1st new car was a 1967 and it also had chrome bumper etc and they had some pits when I sold it in 1974.

When I retired in 1999 I built a Street Rod and was determined to have "zero chrome!" So all the "shinny stuff" is stainless steel or polished aluminum! Was at a car show last Saturday and after 22 years it's still winning trophies and NOT one pit!

Designed the front nerf bars, had the 1/2 inch stainless steel plasma cut and polished 22 years ago. Look new! Those are aftermarket stainless steel headlights!

Had to fabricate some parts like the brackets that hold the aftermarket stainless 1934 Ford Cowl Lamps I made into stop lights that bolt to the aftermarket Stainless Bumpers!