Chroming Stock Wheels
01-10-2005, 04:48 PM
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Chroming Stock Wheels
Hello everyone. I have a 2004 SE Maxima with the 18 inch wheels and was thinking about chrome plating them. ANyone know how much this would probley cost? And where to go, (what type of shop) ? Thanx
01-10-2005, 04:55 PM
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something like 200 a wheel, I was thinking the same thing....... the shop I got is an do it all shop, they do interior, body work, collition, audio they do it all.... I couldn't tell you other wize....
01-10-2005, 08:58 PM
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ebay has the chrome exchange program...
You send them your alloys, they send you chrome ones dipped. they mail you the chrome ones first, so you dont have to be without wheels;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43961
You send them your alloys, they send you chrome ones dipped. they mail you the chrome ones first, so you dont have to be without wheels;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43961
01-10-2005, 09:40 PM
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I went the same direction...chrome-plated the OEM rims, I love the way they look and am never satisfied with aftermarkets anyway. I went to a place called "Al's Hub Caps" in Mineola, Long Island. It was 700 and some change for the set, I ordered them a few days in advance and was in and out of there in about 30-45 minutes. Half the price of aftermarkets, I still get compliments on them and I didnt have to worry about what size tires to put on either...
01-11-2005, 10:02 AM
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Anyone reccomend a dealer or a shop that i can exchange or get the one i have dipped. Also doest having the wheels dipped make the alloy weaker? I have heard stories of the wheels becoming bad after being dipped. I asked nissan and the said $1500 for the OEM Chromes is that true?
01-11-2005, 09:27 PM
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Yeah $1500 for the chrome ones from the dealer. btw- those dipped stock rims of JiuJitsuThug look REALLY sharp. I like the six spoke and angles on the stock rims, too bad the dealer replacements are only 5spoke.
If I was sure they would hold up, I would probably just dip mine as well.
If I was sure they would hold up, I would probably just dip mine as well.
01-11-2005, 10:14 PM
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450 bones at santa ana tires in santa ana ca. call 411 and get their #.they do a real good job.triple chrome.give them a call.i think they have a web site too.same as their name ...maybe.................luck thats 450 for all 4 rims!!!!!!
01-11-2005, 10:15 PM
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[QUOTE=max'n]450 bones at santa ana tires in santa ana ca. call 411 and get their #.they do a real good job.triple chrome.give them a call.i think they have a web site too.same as their name ...maybe.....oh yeah thats 450 for all 4 rims!!!!!! good luck
01-11-2005, 10:33 PM
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LOL, live in Colorado. No snow salt except on my driveway and plenty of Mag-chloride on the streets. I think thats bad for chrome in general. I did find a seller on Ebay selling some triple plated stock rims $805.
$450 sounds a lot better to me. I would actually do that.
$450 sounds a lot better to me. I would actually do that.
01-11-2005, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 maxse
I am powdercoating my wheels gunmetal. Can't wait.
i wanted to paint my rims to gunmetal but everywhere i go they were trying to charge me $150~$200. my rims only cost me $265 a piece...
01-12-2005, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JiuJitsuThug
Did mine at my dealership. Cost $600 bucks. LOVE IT and get compliments all the time on them.
that looks really good. Hmm...I think i'll do that this spring possibly once the winter is over.
01-12-2005, 12:25 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I've had mine dipped for about a year and they are still holding up PERFECTLY. Really happy with it and almost everyone that sees the rims thinks they are aftermarket - lol.
As for the extra weight, I'm not sure on that one. Figure it added some extra lbs but not as many as adding 20' rims would
I've been adding as many bolt on mods as possible to try and negate any loss I may have had with the extra weight - lol.
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As for the extra weight, I'm not sure on that one. Figure it added some extra lbs but not as many as adding 20' rims would
I've been adding as many bolt on mods as possible to try and negate any loss I may have had with the extra weight - lol.Peace
JJT
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