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RFQ: Looking for a wheel chroming business around Atlanta, GA or Johnson City, TN. Does anyone have a recommendation?

I have a set of 95 Viper wheels I would like to exchange for 98 models (chrome) or buy a 98 set outright. If neither are available I would like to know where I can have my 95 wheels chromed locally?

Thanks,

Chris K [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Atlanta, Georgia
2000

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RFQ: Hi,
I was wondering how much would you charge for you to dip my four 16" aluminum rims in chrome. Please let me know.
Thank you
Josh B [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Rochester, New York
2001

RFQ: How much would it cost to dip 97 3000gt stock rims? Where would I go?

Khari G [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Elmwood Park, New Jersey

A. Hi Josh; hi Khari. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of work involved, as described in our FAQ: "Introduction to Chrome Plating".

You can try our Directory of Jobshops, or wait for the site's supporting advertisers to contact you privately, but because of the very high labor cost of small volume processing, compared to an OEM where hundreds of wheels are processed simultaneously and automatically, it probably will cost as much or more than new wheels. Sorry for the bad news. Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

RFQ: I need my chrome rims re-dipped. I would like some place close to where I live and an estimate on what the cost would be.

Christian M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- South Hadley, Massachusetts

RFQ: I need an address in Houston to dip chrome rims.

Jolyn H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Lufkin,Texas,U.S.A

RFQ: I am also looking for a chrome dipping shop in Houston

Thanks,

Jason J [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Houston, Texas

RFQ: I WANT TO TAKE SOME ALLOY RIMS THAT I HAVE AND DIP THEM IN CHROME CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO A COMPANY THAT WILL DO IT FOR ME?

THANKS,

ANDRE I [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- NEW YORK, New York
2002

RFQ: I have some old rims and the chrome is starting to wear. Is there a place where I could get it restored or dipped?

Maurice C [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
2003

RFQ: I am in Asheville NC and have a set of 20 inch wheels I need dipped. I what them to be chrome. I need to know where I can get this done locally or at least close by, and I need a price. Please use the given email address to reply. This is not a re-chroming. The wheel have nothing on them. Thank you for your time. And If at all possible I would like to know more about the process.

Jesse M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
2003
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA

A. Interested shops will contact you directly, Jesse. As for what is involved, it is a multi-step process. First the wheels are buffed and cleaned; then they must be zincated, either cyanide copper plated or electroless nickel plated, then acid copper plated and buffed to a shine, then electrolytic semi-bright nickel plated, bright nickel plated, and finally chrome plated. Additional buffing steps may be required after chrome plating, or mid-process.

Having an item plated after it is in the consumer's hands rather than at the time of manufacturing is quite expensive due to the cost of labor. While a single operator at a wheel factory may be able to hang 12 wheels at a time on a rack designed for that particular model and run them through a very standard sequence by pressing a button, plating individual wheels of various sizes and shapes takes a lot more time, and when s/he's done the labor is only divided across two or four wheels instead of twelve. Also there are invariably cosmetic flaws from road use that have to be individually dealt with whereas at a factory they would just throw an imperfect wheel back into the melt furnace.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

RFQ: I need 4 jeep wrangler rims (I think 18") re-dipped in chrome. I am very close to Virginia and Maryland.

Please help!

Joy R [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Washington, DC, USA
2003

RFQ: I am looking to get four (4) wheels chrome plated. The wheels are on a brand new Range Rover. The wheels are the 19 inch wheels that are stock on the vehicle. The original tires would be reused. Please advise.

John C [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Birmingham, Michigan
2003

RFQ: I saw the request for information on getting rims dipped in chrome. I reside in Maryland and was seeking the same information.

Thank you in advance.

Jerome P [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- FGGM, Maryland, USA
2003

RFQ: I am looking to find out cost to chrome plate/dip four car rims for a 1988 Grand Marquis--factory rims. Is it possible to do? Is there any way of forecasting how the rims would turn out? And, is there anyone who does this in the Chicagoland area?

Thank You,

Major-Emanuel S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Cicero, Illinois, United States
2003

RFQ: I would like to know where can I get my factory lumina rims chrome dipped/plastic coated; price and where to ship them. Thanks for your time.

michelle r [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Sunbury, Ohio, united states
2003

RFQ: Chrome dipped 18 inch 4 aluminum wheels: How much? Where can I get them done.

Sami G [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Toronto, Canada
2003

RFQ: My name is Andrew and I own a 2002 Acura 3.2 CL-S (type-s). My question is where I can find a company that can chrome dip my 17 inch stock Acura wheels and what is a good estimated price?

Andrew P [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Marietta, Georgia, United States of America
2003

A. A good estimated cost is the same price as brand new chrome plated wheels. Unfortunately, the labor cost for plating 4 or 5 wheels generally makes the proposition unattractive. Please see our FAQ: "Introduction to Chrome Plating". Best of luck though.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

RFQ: Where can I dip my rims in chrome in Los Angeles California?

Alvaro S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
Los Angeles, California, USA
2004

RFQ: I'm looking for a shop in Southern California that does chrome redipping for aftermarket wheels. I have a set of four wheels that are scratched and chipping. I am looking for a place that will do this for less than 150.00 per wheel. Please let me know if there is such a place to get this done.

Jason R [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
auto collector - San Diego, California, USA
2004

RFQ: I am trying to find out some info in regards to getting rims dipped in chrome and I am also trying to have my car grill done the same way. I have a set of aluminum alloy that I would like to have dipped. The rims will be going on to a 97 Cadillac Deville. Would anyone know where the closest shop is that handles Chrome dipping? For anyone that does, the easiest way to get me is through email.

Thanks for the help.

Kevin N [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

RFQ: I want to know how much it would be to get my rims chrome dipped?

Joshua W [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
hobbyist - Virginia Beach, Virginia
2004

RFQ: I need one Nissan Altima wheel chrome dipped. Can anyone help me out?

Steven S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States
2004

RFQ: My name is John; I have a 2003 GSXR Suzuki. I am trying to repaint my bike and get it chromed. I just wanted to know how much it would be to get two Suzuki 600 rims plated and four 17-inch truck rims. I have been trying to find someone for months. I have not found anyone close to where I live. Shipping is a lot when you are trying to send things to other states. If you could just send me a price and where I can go with my stuff that would be great. Thank You.

John b [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
hobbyist - Williamsville, New York, us
2004

RFQ: I would like to get my factory wheels chromed. I am looking for a place in the northern NJ and/or NYC area. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you

Anthony A [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
2004

RFQ: I'm looking to get some car rims chrome dipped. What places in Michigan do this?

Shareefah S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
chrome dipping - Detroit, Michigan
2004

RFQ: I have 22" chrome wheels that I have scratched up on curbs and would like to know if there is any place in Houston that will re-dip them in chrome and what will it cost per wheel...I don't know if re-dip is the correct term to use?

Diana J [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
likes bling-bling - Elgin, Texas
2004

RFQ: Hi,

I was just wondering if you knew any place that is somewhat close to Manitowoc where I could get my rims chromed. They are 18's, how much would it cost to get this done?

Thanks,

Travis H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
chroming rims - Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.A
2004

RFQ: I am looking for someone in North Carolina where I can get black motorcycle wheels dipped in chrome. I am also interested in getting my Toyota 4 Runner alloy wheels dipped in chrome. Thanks for your help!

NICOLE M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
consumer - LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
2004

RFQ: I would like to find someone in Maryland, VA, or DC that dips rims.

Andrea H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Capitol Heights, Maryland, United States
2004

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