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where in syd/newcastle areas to get wheels chromed?
VWFOOL - December 2nd, 2003 at 07:27 PM

im wondering where to take some 5 lug sprints to get chromed. they will need to be sand blasted before hand as they hav surface rust.
has anyone got a place they would recommend, i really want them to be looked after.
any quotes too u may hav gottne for a set of 4 rims?
thanks
sam


BenettonVW - December 2nd, 2003 at 07:53 PM

Good luck Sam.. From what I have heard, they are pretty stringent about chroming the whole rim in Australia.. Something to do with weakening the metal, making it unsafe. But I might be wrong. If you find someone, let me know.


lardo - December 2nd, 2003 at 08:02 PM

Sam,
Try Hamilton Crome in Newcastle I have used them for other stuff but rimms?


VWFOOL - December 2nd, 2003 at 10:27 PM

yeh hamilton chrome hav a great rep but i heard they dont do rims as they r too large, only smaller items.
so where r ppl getting there fuschs etc chromed at? wat else can u do with a steel wheel like the sprint? just paint and powdercoat? i know dave's got a nice chrome set on his oval. dave???


vw54 - December 3rd, 2003 at 07:30 AM

Sam

to get wheels chromed you have to have them cut apart centers removed then they will chrome for you. After chroming they have to be re aligned and welded back together


VWFOOL - December 4th, 2003 at 01:27 AM

thanks dave
so where should i go then??