Hub caps

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 May 2012, 4:20 pm

#899957

I now have a set of 4 clean OG caps. However the chrome is not as good as i would like,
I am tossing up re getting them chromed or buying a set of these
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=14917
Has any one bought them or had old ones rechrommed? recommendations and experiences wanted thanks .
Mitchell

23 windows ...8 too many!

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 3 May 2012, 4:59 pm

#899961

I would think the ones CVD are selling would be ok. I'd go for them.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 May 2012, 5:07 pm

#899962

Mitch

If the ones u have are origional VW items then get panel beated and re chromed in Albury

at least they will fit and wont fall off

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 May 2012, 6:26 pm

#899979

Thanks Dave I might do that the ones I have are straight.
Ill look up the Albury bloke.

How are you travelling anyway? spose you are flat out ATM with the Nationals.
I am looking at coming down this year. Ill say Gday.

Mitchell

23 windows ...8 too many!

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 3 May 2012, 6:42 pm

#899982

Mitch give Johnny Walker a call at Coffs Chrome he has done some bumper bars for me over the years or Hamilton Chrome also do good work,they did the Ghia bars for me. Cheers Les

CecilApestle Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined May 2012 · 6 May 2012, 1:20 pm

#900318

Stay original if possible because thay ar ysually better made than the hubcaps that are available through brazil.