Fixing damage to a chrome wheel?

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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Fixing damage to a chrome wheel?

I know when you get curb rash on a standard silver finished wheel, shops can either buff it out, or fill it in then buff.

How would one fix curb rash on a chrome wheel?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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they would prob have to rechrome it, it may be cheaper to buy a new one
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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^ what he said, they usually rechrome it. And some shops have a premium on getting a rim rechromed.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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There is no way to fix a curbed chrome wheel without stripping it and rechroming the entire wheel. Don't let anyone tell you different. One of the hazards of chrome wheels.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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rechrome = $250 on an 18" wheel...at least in NJ, thats what I paid..they sent the wheel to cali, and it took about 6 weeks
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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talk to these guys

http://www.wheel-repairs.com/
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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CLpower - do you recommend these guys? Have you had work done by them before?
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