View Full Version : getting my rims chrome plated..where..how $


xmaxed
Jun 13 2001, 03:21pm
Id like to get mynrims dipped they are 18" tsw sgv's, kinda like the cobras....please get a hold of me..thanks...

MachRanger
Jun 13 2001, 10:30pm
There is a place called:

http://www.aaarims.com

they will chome plate wheels for you. They also plate OEM wheels that were not originally avail in chome. But BE READY! Not a cheap process, it's gonna' cost you a bundle.

Roadrunner
Jun 14 2001, 09:06pm
I talked to a guy about that at a tire seller and he said it was about $100 per rim. My chemestry teacher also taught our class how to do it, just need a bigh voltage batter and some cromium solution. Only prob is if you mess up in the electro plating process there will be an explosion strong enough to take out a small room.

Johnny D
Jun 15 2001, 02:50pm
that's rediculous, i'm in the chrome plating industry and we deal with that stuff all the time, there has never been an explosion of any kind, just to clarify. electroplating will leave a buildup of dull metal looking chrome. The steel has to be polished with a stone, then diamond polished then put in the bath, it's along process, PLEASE don't try it by your self, just send it out. And most of the chrome done on rims isn't chrome, its nickel.

Johnny D
Jun 15 2001, 02:54pm
sorry, i made a mistake on the last part, the rims are triple chromed, with copper, nickel, chrome
peace

Roadrunner
Jun 19 2001, 12:30pm
that is just waht i was told, may be wrong ??? That's what happens when you have a grad student teacher :rolleyes:

Johnny D
Jun 20 2001, 09:27am
i'm sorry if i came off a little harsh... i didn't mean to, just dont' want you to make an uneducated decision
peace

Roadrunner
Jun 20 2001, 09:37am
I could care less, I'm wrong all the time :dunce: . Thanks for the real story.

Johnny D
Jun 22 2001, 12:55pm
i take advantage of the rare times that i actually have an idea of what i'm talking about on this board:beer: