Can I repaint the chrome wheels?
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Can I repaint the chrome wheels?
I got an S about 2 weeks ago, and today I picked up some chrome wheels off of craigslist. they are the 17in. MINI chrome wheels (I have the 17in ones now just not chrome), however 2 of them are kinda scuffed up....like someone used a wire brush to clean them
I saw this before i purchased and figured it wasn't too big of a deal. Is there any place I can take these babies to and get them repainted for not too much money? or can they not be repainted. thx
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I saw this before i purchased and figured it wasn't too big of a deal. Is there any place I can take these babies to and get them repainted for not too much money? or can they not be repainted. thx
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#3
your best bet is to find the wheel repair place nearest you. I'm sort if the boonies and there are still several shops locally that do wheel repairs, some are even operated out of trailers and will come to you. Get an estimate; they'll tell you what they can do - buff it out, or rechrome ....
I just googled wheel repair san diego and got pages of listings . . .
I just googled wheel repair san diego and got pages of listings . . .
#4
Send an email to these guys in California, they do Chrome plating and can re chrome a wheel for around 125-150. Send it to them and they turn it around in about 5-7 days.
OEMRIMSCOMPANY@aol.com
OEMRIMS INC.
2120E HOWELL AVE #502
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
714-940-1761/714-940-1709 fax
M-F (9:00-5:00PM) PST
SAT (9:00-1:00PM) PST APPOINTMENT ONLY
OEMRIMSCOMPANY@aol.com
OEMRIMS INC.
2120E HOWELL AVE #502
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
714-940-1761/714-940-1709 fax
M-F (9:00-5:00PM) PST
SAT (9:00-1:00PM) PST APPOINTMENT ONLY
#5
LA Wheel chromes them......... I have chrome 94's from them........
http://stores.ebay.com/L-A-Wheel-And...&_sid=11436329
http://stores.ebay.com/L-A-Wheel-And...&_sid=11436329
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your best bet is to find the wheel repair place nearest you. I'm sort if the boonies and there are still several shops locally that do wheel repairs, some are even operated out of trailers and will come to you. Get an estimate; they'll tell you what they can do - buff it out, or rechrome ....
I just googled wheel repair san diego and got pages of listings . . .
I just googled wheel repair san diego and got pages of listings . . .
And to the OP I would have to agree with others here have them rechromed don't try to have them painted the effort is not worth it. Get some light weight painted wheels before you try to pain the chrome ones.
#7
locally my first stop would be www.cruisin-gold.com
the place is huge
easily seen at I-95 and US-192
the place is huge
easily seen at I-95 and US-192
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in JAX I'd try
http://www.wheelinnovations.com/
Welcome to Wheel Innovations, the choice provider of aluminum wheel repair among insurance companies and
body shops throughout the United States.
We work directly with our customers to repair
or replace damaged alloy and steel wheels
I can't coment on how good either is tho as I've never had a wheel needing such repairs - knock on wood.
http://www.wheelinnovations.com/
Welcome to Wheel Innovations, the choice provider of aluminum wheel repair among insurance companies and
body shops throughout the United States.
We work directly with our customers to repair
or replace damaged alloy and steel wheels
I can't coment on how good either is tho as I've never had a wheel needing such repairs - knock on wood.
Last edited by Capt_bj; 11-16-2010 at 01:22 PM.
#11
Most chrome wheels are only chromed on the face, unless you pay a lot for them.
Having a wheel chromed, is actually better, because the wheel is stripped, cleaned and dipped from copper to nickel to it's final chrome plating stage.
This means the ENTIRE wheels is chrome rather than just the face and the inside, or brake/rotor side is painted grey.
Having a wheel chromed, is actually better, because the wheel is stripped, cleaned and dipped from copper to nickel to it's final chrome plating stage.
This means the ENTIRE wheels is chrome rather than just the face and the inside, or brake/rotor side is painted grey.
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