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Old 03-31-2019, 05:05 PM
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Anyone here ever had any Cragar SS wheels rechromed? If so, were you satisfied? Would you recommend that chrome plater? Costs involved? Were the wheels separated and rewelded?
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I've had the same question...2 chrome shops I've talked to won't rechrome wheels.
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20 years ago i had 2 done, they told me you have to cut the center out and chrome them then weld back together, quoted me 500.00 for the pair, probably 750 now?
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Had a price local to me for $1200!
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I also have a couple that need plating. any help would be appreciated
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Atlas Plating in Houston TX. They did my 15x4’s five years ago. No cut apart.
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I think this subject has been brought up before. I remember something about the chrome they use now is more of a yellow chrome compared to a white chrome used when they were new. Don't quote me on that, but something to do with the color of the plating.
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^ Yes it is the EPA cracking down on the use of hexavalent chromium compounds which give a brighter 'white' chrome, alternative plating compounds don't provide the same appearance.
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