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Old 08-29-2010, 12:08 PM
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08 SS rims in chrome

Where can i get these ive seen them on a SS and there awesome lol
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Well you see, there's a funny thing called taking them to get chromed....
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or Chrome paint
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Ok well i didnt know that, no need for sarcasm. How much would that set me back?
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Find a shop that does it.
Call them and ask.
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Profit
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Is this something thats been done quite a bit or are they pretty rare to see because ive only ever seen one with em they just looked awesome.
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I dunno, I've never seen them chromed. Alot of other colors have been done.
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I had my GT wheels chromed.....$500



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I have G6 GTP rims in chrome, never seens TC rims chromed yet, kinda curious now.
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my 07 ss wheels are polished, wanna trade
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Does that help..Lol not chrome but looks better Oh and cost $30 !
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need a change of pants! what did you do?
Old 08-29-2010, 10:38 PM
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They're polished. Cheaper, but takes a lot of work to do and you have to keep up with them. As far as I know that's the closest anyone has come to chroming them. Looks pretty good to me. Black chrome has been done, and it looks SEXY.
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They are polished and cost about $30 for aircraft paint remover, But plan on 15 to 20hrs of work to get a nice polish finish. Make sure your committed once you start cause its tedious work. Have some buddies over for beers and it will go a lot quicker And the finish stays shiny for over a month and just needs a quick polish to bring back the shine. You could powdercoat clear and it would last for years.. Hope this helps you out and good luck if you do it.


This is what they look like with less brake dust


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Originally Posted by 2FST4U
or Chrome paint
Paint wont have the same reflective qualities as actual chrome.
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