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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2002
22:15:23
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Just curious, is it possible to chrome rims that are already painted? I don't want to get the R/T rims like everone else and no one makes a rim that isn't all crapped out ugly. I wanted to get my 16X8 rims chromed if possible. Just curious.
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handi2
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2/12/2002
22:50:14
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I had the stock aluminium wheels for my 1993 Cadillac Allante chromed 3 or 4 years ago. Yes they can be chromed but it's expensive. Check around in your town for someone who does it.
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2002
23:39:49
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Is it reliable? No chipping or anything? By the way, anyone know someone who can do this in Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater area?
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handi2
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2/13/2002
09:37:42
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The Cadillac has about 20,000 miles since chroming with no problems. The shop that did mine is now closed or I would check on doing my truck. It takes allot of work to do chroming. Chrome plating is hardly a matter of dipping an article into a tank, it is a long involved process that often starts with tedious polishing and buffing, then cleaning and acid dipping, zincating, and copper plating. This may be followed by buffing of the copper, cleaning and acid dipping again, and plating in two or three different types of nickel plating solution, all before the chrome plating is done. Thats why it's expensive but you will have one of a kind wheels.
2002 Quad Cab SLT 4.7 Every Avaiable Option
Bed Rug/Access Tonneau Cover/2"by3" drop
Airaid Intake/Jet 2/Roadmaster Suspension/Bed Extender
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bjlindsey
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2/13/2002
12:31:33
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Might be cheaper to buy them on ebay: 
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
14:39:14
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I would get those rims exept as you see in my original post i don't want the r/t rims like everyone else.
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bjlindsey
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2/13/2002
15:37:53
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OOps...sorry
01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD
K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails, Aluminum Billet 3rd Brake Light Cover, GTS Bug Guard
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
15:39:52
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thats ok, I think they look nice (especially the 20"s) but if i'm gonna get rims to be different then i want to be different.
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handi2
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2/13/2002
16:22:23
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Hey Brian,
Did you get those wheels shown in your post..? They look goooood.
2002 Quad Cab SLT 4.7 Every Avaiable Option
Bed Rug/Access Tonneau Cover/2"by3" drop
Airaid Intake/Jet 2/Roadmaster Suspension/Bed Extender
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Geoff
GenIII
2/13/2002
18:17:35
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Go to capitalwheels.com they will trade your rims for some that have already been chromed
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed 3.55
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
19:05:37
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That is invaluable info. Thanks alot.
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handi2
GenIII
2/14/2002
17:25:30
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Thanks Geoff for posting that website.
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Hersbird
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2/14/2002
22:45:08
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I've seen the 15x8's chromed for sale on e-bay as well. I think chroming your wheels costs about $100 each generally speaking.
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