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Posted by: GTeener Sep 9 2005, 04:45 PM

Now that I have some $$$ for 914 improvements I'd like to start with addressing my need for new tires and un-chroming my Fuchs (because they are bubbling and fugly).

Who has had this un-chroming done in the SF Bay Area?
Who did you have do the work?
How much did it cost?
Are you happy with the results?

TIA!

Posted by: Travis Neff Sep 9 2005, 05:51 PM

You can take your wheels to a chrome shop and have them remove the chrome finish. However the chroming process is about 2 or 3 different layers of shtuff. I think a layer of zinc, something else, then chrome. Most likely they can take off the chrome, but the zinc? You might be money ahead purchasing a set and have them finished by Al Reed and selling off what you got. Or you could call Al and ask him if he removes chrome and refinishes..

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Sep 9 2005, 06:20 PM

My advise,

Sell the existing chrome wheels and start with another set. I agree send to Al Reed. Be sure to chrome plate the lugs for a finished look
See Pic.

Tom

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Posted by: ! Sep 9 2005, 06:23 PM

Chroming...allegedly....weakens forged wheels.

Start with a new used set and sell yours for track wheels. Cheaper in the long run to have Al Reed polish the new set......

Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 9 2005, 06:39 PM

Problem is no one gonna want bubbly chrome wheels ,
I have had 12 wheels dechromed and polished, Painted. 100.00 for 4 to dechrome.
I would think Al Reed can do it .
A matter of economics . If you can sell them and buy another set , great . If not dechrome/refininsh.

I hate chrome porsche wheels, Love my wifes chrome wheels(SUV) no work for me.

Posted by: GTeener Sep 12 2005, 04:02 PM

QUOTE (sixnotfour @ Sep 9 2005, 04:39 PM)
Problem is no one gonna want bubbly chrome wheels ,
I have had 12 wheels dechromed and polished, Painted. 100.00 for 4 to dechrome.
I would think Al Reed can do it .
A matter of economics . If you can sell them and buy another set , great . If not dechrome/refininsh.

I hate chrome porsche wheels, Love my wifes chrome wheels(SUV) no work for me.

I agree. Why would I hassle with seelng what I got now and buying different dechromed wheels.?

I can manage $100 for 4 wheels dechromed

Once I get the chrome off, what do they do? Brush and polish the metal? I don't want them painted.

And who is this Al Reed guy? Is he local?

Posted by: ! Sep 12 2005, 04:05 PM

He's in Orange County near Analheim.....

Al Reed at 3010 E. Coronado #A, Anaheim (714) 632-3907

Posted by: lapuwali Sep 12 2005, 04:22 PM

(note: gwen has five-lug Fuchs on this car)

Once you get the chrome off, if you brush/polish them, you're going to want to at least clear anodize them, or the finish will look like crap in a few days. Rechroming is like $100+ PER WHEEL, so you don't want to go there.

Posted by: GTeener Sep 12 2005, 04:58 PM

QUOTE (lapuwali @ Sep 12 2005, 02:22 PM)
(note: gwen has five-lug Fuchs on this car)

Once you get the chrome off, if you brush/polish them, you're going to want to at least clear anodize them, or the finish will look like crap in a few days. Rechroming is like $100+ PER WHEEL, so you don't want to go there.

I don't want to rechrome them. Brushed/anadized I think would look nice if I'm visualizing correctly