 UnChroming Fuchs, Bay Area recommendations needed |
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| GTeener |
  Sep 9 2005, 04:45 PM
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914 Girl  Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California  |
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! |
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| TravisNeff |
Sep 9 2005, 05:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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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..
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| TJB/914 |
Sep 9 2005, 06:20 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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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 Attached image(s) 
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| Joe Bob |
Sep 9 2005, 06:23 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
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...... |
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| sixnotfour |
Sep 9 2005, 06:39 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,432 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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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. |
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| GTeener |
Sep 12 2005, 04:02 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) 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? |
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| Joe Bob |
Sep 12 2005, 04:05 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
He's in Orange County near Analheim..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
Al Reed at 3010 E. Coronado #A, Anaheim (714) 632-3907 |
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| lapuwali |
Sep 12 2005, 04:22 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
(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. |
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| GTeener |
Sep 12 2005, 04:58 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't want to rechrome them. Brushed/anadized I think would look nice if I'm visualizing correctly (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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