Chroming service for your stock 17" alloys

Noisycow · 06-15-06, 08:41 PM

Chrome your stock 17" alloys

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...spagenameZWDVW

I think the stock rims chromed look pretty nice. They are warrantied for three years also. I'd have all five rims chromed though, including the spare.

I learned one thing with re-chromes. About the only thing that really messes them up is when they are really hot - like from braking, or a 110 degree day - and you take them into a car wash or hose them down with cold water. A couple of weeks later, they started flaking and bubbling.

The cheapest aftermarket chromed rims are $180 that I could find, so this is comparable cost wise, and look better.

Some people like chrome; flame suit is on and adjusted;

jeffxlh · 06-15-06, 09:14 PM

I like them

Myndsey · 07-18-06, 01:02 AM

Do you offer powdercoating also?

jfonz · 07-18-06, 01:07 AM

I think i just threwup in my mouth a bit...

edit: I'm totally kidding.... to each his crome...

Runner Ryan · 07-18-06, 01:09 AM

I usally don't like chrome, but they actually do look pretty good. Wouldn't work for me, though. My stock alloys are already all scrached up with some deep gouges. Chrome doesn't like rocks.

P4Cruiser · 07-18-06, 12:51 PM

Having owned a tire store for over 7 years I can say that after market chrome is nothing but problems. The problem starts with moisture inside the tire. All air has some moisture, so when you air up your tires it gets inside and starts to eat at the chrome from the inside out. You will end up getting bead leaks through the chrome plating. I have seen this for years on highend cars that have after market chrome on them. Just my 2 cents worth.

Noisycow · 07-19-06, 04:24 AM

I originally posted about those over at the FJCruiser.com forum. Went over like a lead balloon. Plus, a guy was selling a set outright and could not sell them for $500.00. It is all about what YOU like though.

PASON21 · 07-19-06, 08:06 PM

Sounds like bling bling not for me thanks

06-15-06, 08:41 PM	#1
Noisycow IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lake Oswego Oregon Posts: 65	Chroming service for your stock 17" alloys Chrome your stock 17" alloys http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...spagenameZWDVW I think the stock rims chromed look pretty nice. They are warrantied for three years also. I'd have all five rims chromed though, including the spare. I learned one thing with re-chromes. About the only thing that really messes them up is when they are really hot - like from braking, or a 110 degree day - and you take them into a car wash or hose them down with cold water. A couple of weeks later, they started flaking and bubbling. The cheapest aftermarket chromed rims are $180 that I could find, so this is comparable cost wise, and look better. Some people like chrome; flame suit is on and adjusted; __________________ We are screwed.

06-15-06, 09:14 PM	#2
jeffxlh IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spicewood, Texas Posts: 163	I like them __________________ 66FJ45, The Newt 76 fj40 two Aussies, Orion, SOA, shackel reversal, one set Hyper Flex, 35" Boggers, Metaltech, DUI, Webber and some new seats. 78 JF40 all original 07 FJC with mods

07-18-06, 01:09 AM	#5
Runner Ryan IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 283	I usally don't like chrome, but they actually do look pretty good. Wouldn't work for me, though. My stock alloys are already all scrached up with some deep gouges. Chrome doesn't like rocks. __________________ 07 FJ Cruiser 3" OME lift, 37" BFG Krawlers, E-Locker, Free A-Trac. Allpro winch bumper, sliders, and CB Bandi mount. 89 4Runner 38.5" Swampers, SAS, Injected 5L V-8. SOON TO HAVE DANA 60/14 BOLT WITH 42" IROKS.

07-19-06, 04:24 AM	#7
Noisycow IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lake Oswego Oregon Posts: 65	I originally posted about those over at the FJCruiser.com forum. Went over like a lead balloon. Plus, a guy was selling a set outright and could not sell them for $500.00. It is all about what YOU like though. __________________ We are screwed.

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07-18-06, 01:02 AM	#3
Myndsey IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 9	Do you offer powdercoating also?

07-18-06, 01:07 AM	#4
jfonz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 179	I think i just threwup in my mouth a bit... edit: I'm totally kidding.... to each his crome...

07-18-06, 12:51 PM	#6
P4Cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 11	Having owned a tire store for over 7 years I can say that after market chrome is nothing but problems. The problem starts with moisture inside the tire. All air has some moisture, so when you air up your tires it gets inside and starts to eat at the chrome from the inside out. You will end up getting bead leaks through the chrome plating. I have seen this for years on highend cars that have after market chrome on them. Just my 2 cents worth.

07-19-06, 08:06 PM	#8
PASON21 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: DENTON, TX Posts: 23	Sounds like bling bling not for me thanks