r8rs4lf Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I haven't polished my rims since I got them before Christmas. I figured when I get my truck detailed every three months, I would either polish them myself or pay someone else to do it for me. Well, the weather here lately has been sh*tty to say the least and my rims have taken a beating. From a distance you can't even notice anything, but up close there are some tell taled signs that I'm in need of a polishing job. I got a couple question for people in the know........... 1. Is it possible to chrome billet aluminum wheels. 2. These wheels are a two piece design where the face of the wheel is a chunk of billet and is welded to the surrounding ring so there is a butthair gap between the billet and the ring, not really a gap, but you can see that it's two pieces. If I chrome them, will I run into any problems like chipping because of that gap or will the chroming process fill it up? I'm also considering powdercoating the centers black and leaving the polished lip. Can someone photochop this pic for me? Thanks.... Late- Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 it is possible to chrome them...but you are better off just polishing them. the chrome process should be done right after the wheels are made so that it ensures the surface is good to go... i think the black powder coat would be cool..just not so sure on those wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Well I would figure the place chroming the wheels would dip them in some kind of cleaning solution right? Late- Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 its not just the cleaning, but how smooth the rim is...they have to do a lot of rechrome or do it for the first time after a wheel has been driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Just black out the top peice, I think that would be awesome. Can I get a close up pic? You take some good quality pics, what kinda camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Just black out the top peice, I think that would be awesome. Can I get a close up pic? You take some good quality pics, what kinda camera? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 3.2 megapixel. Late- Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Yeah, just black out the very top piece!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedss Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 if you decide to chrome them look me up. i send all of my stuff to classic components out in california. they have done anything from a complete motorcycle to a bunch of automotive goodies. i can have a set of 20's done for $650 if you are interested. they put a 2 year warranty on their chroming also. pm me if you are interested.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Could you get my vents chromed? You know, the ones in the bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoTToN Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Could you get my vents chromed? You know, the ones in the bumper? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> zippy brought this up in one of my post and ive been thinking about it the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboyd2004 Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 I would really like to get mine done too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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