Advice on having a set of chrome Saleen Speedlines refinished

[98 svt]

I picked up a rare set of Saleen Lemans/Speedline wheels (USA spec) today for cheap!
They definitely need to be refinished. Anyone have any suggestions on where they can go, and any idea on pricing? I'd like to have them redone in chrome if it's possible.

 

[LS WUT]

I know a guy down here. “Rim Doctor” he charges about $135 a rim. For a rechrome it’s a bit steep. I want to say like $225-$250 each.

 

[Saleen498]

I was looking into wheel craft to have my saleens refinished in PVD "chrome". Lighter and the warrenty is longer. I havent done business with them yet so I cant vouch for them yet.

 

[98 svt]

I was looking into wheel craft to have my saleens refinished in PVD "chrome". Lighter and the warrenty is longer. I havent done business with them yet so I cant vouch for them yet.

I was just briefly looking into the PVD chrome earlier.
Can you tell the difference?
I assume it is cheaper as well?

I know a guy down here. “Rim Doctor” he charges about $135 a rim. For a rechrome it’s a bit steep. I want to say like $225-$250 each.

What does the $135 get ya?
And damn $250/wheel is steep for sure.

 

[Saleen498]

It's about the same price. I think I was quoted around $1300/shipped for a set of 4 with $500 more if the chrome needs to be removed. I belove alot of OEM manufacturers switched to PVD due to the longevity

 

[LS WUT]

I was just briefly looking into the PVD chrome earlier.
Can you tell the difference?
I assume it is cheaper as well?





What does the $135 get ya?
And damn $250/wheel is steep for sure.

The $135 gets you black powder coated and rash revival.

 

[COOL COBRA]

I’ve seen chrome powder-coat as of late & it looks excellent. Years ago, it didn’t.
Actual chrome wheel plating can be short lived no matter how good you take care of them. Powder coat is durable & would outlast the car.

 

[Saleen498]

If you do go the powdercoat route, nationwide in methuen right off the old rotary does great work for a reasonable price.

 

[PC03GT]

I say you just trade to a set of 00r wheels

 

[SVTPete83]

I found a set years ago and widened two of them then chromed them all. It was about 1400 to do it up. But the results are epic.

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[98 svt]

If you do go the powdercoat route, nationwide in methuen right off the old rotary does great work for a reasonable price.

Ahhhh. I was wondering about them. Would they strip the chrome as well? I guess I could just call them.

Edit: Just got off the phone with Bill at Nationwide. What a nice guy. He answered a few questions and gave me a quote of $135/wheel.
He also gave me another company to call, including a contact name (Kilby at 5 Star Plating in Lawrence MA). Kilby quoted me $75/wheel to strip the chrome.
Then Kilby gave me another place in Lawrence to call for wheel widening. American Electroplating Express, and ask for Jose. However Kilby was going to make that call and give me a call back to see if he can get a better deal.

Thanks for the tip @Saleen498

 

[98 svt]

I say you just trade to a set of 00r wheels

I'm listening....

 

[Dirks9901]

I have used these guys before in the past on some 03-04 Roush S3 wheels:

Home - Calchrome.com | California Chrome Wheel | Wheels And Tires

Everything Wheel & Tire since 1996. Chrome Plating, Fusion Powder Coating, Custom Wheels, Tires, & Wheel Repairs. Located in the Greater Los Angeles Area!

calchrome.com

Absolutely amazing work. I believe it was 225 a wheel shipped back.


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[01yellercobra]

I have used these guys before in the past on some 03-04 Roush S3 wheels:

Home - Calchrome.com | California Chrome Wheel | Wheels And Tires

Everything Wheel & Tire since 1996. Chrome Plating, Fusion Powder Coating, Custom Wheels, Tires, & Wheel Repairs. Located in the Greater Los Angeles Area!

calchrome.com

Absolutely amazing work. I believe it was 225 a wheel shipped back.


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That's good to hear. I have them saved in my bookmarks for when I need to get some chrome stuff done.