Beefyblx Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hello, I'm having trouble finding places that re chrome alloys, Ive found some places but there just to far! Does anybody know any round the midlands area?? Also does anybody know how much it costs to get 4 18" wheels re chromed and refurbed?? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 What places did you find? i need mine doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 What places did you find? i need mine doing. Ive tried Wheels in motion, but there still getting back to me!! And a few others out the yellow pages, But they wouldn't give me a price without seeing the wheels! plus they were a bit far! I need someone in the midland area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thats the problem im having, they all want to see the wheels before they can tell me if they can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thats the problem im having, they all want to see the wheels before they can tell me if they can do it. I wouldn't mind showing them if it wasn't so far to travel just to get a stupid quote! There must be someone in the midlands area:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Lepsons but they are in Kent, but if you are fussy why not spend a little getting them there Normally 65plus vat a wheel for normal silver so id guess at 80 maybe a little more plus vat, that is of course if there are no cracks or buckles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 There is a place near West Brom that does chroming, but I cant remember the name. I'll see if I can find the details, or PM colsoop as he used to use them. I presume you got those double sixes that were up for sale recently - if you find anywhere, post up some pics when they're done as the chrome on mine is starting to go and i cant decide weather to get them rechromed or just powdercoat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ibrar may have a guy that can chrome them now, waiting to hear back from him tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 There must be more garages round the midlands area that does it? I'll keep this thread posted if i find some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I didnt think it was possible to "re-chrome". My local garage advised me that if i went for chrome and they got knackered, then that was it. They said you cant re-chrome as the process cant be repeated or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I've heard theres a good place in Barnsley off a kid at work as i'm needing the rear dishes doing on my wheels , but these aren't chrome . I'll find out the number for you if interested . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Looked at getting my old wheels re-chromed a year or two ago. I can't remember where I got the quote I'm afraid but for each wheel, which are ITC Vadel Sebrings (Rays Eng.) split rims, they wanted around £200 a wheel, due to the complexity of the process. Most places told me it would not be cost effective and that they would not guarantee the quality of the finish or balance of the wheel. I opted for new wheels!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Looked at getting my old wheels re-chromed a year or two ago. I can't remember where I got the quote I'm afraid but for each wheel, which are ITC Vadel Sebrings (Rays Eng.) split rims, they wanted around £200 a wheel, due to the complexity of the process. Most places told me it would not be cost effective and that they would not guarantee the quality of the finish or balance of the wheel. I opted for new wheels!! £200 a wheel!!!!!! i should be getting a quote back from wheels in motion tomorrow so I'll let u know the price of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Wheels in motion have just left me a voice mail saying that they cant re-chrome the alloys! I'm starting to have second thoughts on getting the chrome alloys! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 You will struggle to find anybody who would be able to chrome the alloys. It seems that in the uk there aren't many chromers that can A. chrome aluminium properly and B. have tanks that are able to cope with the width of big wheels, my old chromer couldn't handle the width, length was no problem also certain wheel types will sop proper chrome coverage. If you were going to chrome wheels you really need to have them show chromed, again not something i have seen in the uk. Polish them and lacqueur them or go down the powdercoat route is my advice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 http://www.spitandpolish.co.uk/ Still miles and miles away from you. But I highly recommend these chap's. Unsure if they do chrome. Maybe worth a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Found a place here in Shrewsbury that will chrome wheels, when i get home from work later i will post details;) Quality of the work looks good on what i saw and hes doing some bits for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanshaw Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 When I was looking a few months back I came across these people in Birmingham, http://www.lap-tab.co.uk/alloywheels.php, but they needed to see the wheels before they'd give me an idea of cost. Maybe worth a look though, don't think it's that far from you is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 £329 for all 4, but that was just a automated reply. I think i will have to ring them up cuz also it said flash chrome? Which didn't look the same. Still more expensive than i was hoping Posted via Mobile Device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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