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Technical Tips => Brakes, Suspensions, Steering, Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: KevT on January 24, 2016, 10:41:49 AM

Title: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on January 24, 2016, 10:41:49 AM

  I'm new to this so please be gentle with me ....
Does anyone know where I can get a C6 Z06 wheel re chromed ..... Sydney area preferred.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: sirfixalot on January 24, 2016, 08:37:31 PM

Try Enware  @ Taren Pt or Blue Chrome  @ Condell park from memory Enware  have a minimun charge of $75

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on January 24, 2016, 08:53:07 PM

Thanks, I'll call them tomorrow.
The minimum charge isn't an issue when the alternative is a non genuine replacement at US $250 + freight !

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: Jethro on January 25, 2016, 10:38:24 AM

Quote from: KevT on January 24, 2016, 08:53:07 PM

Thanks, I'll call them tomorrow.
The minimum charge isn't an issue when the alternative is a non genuine replacement at US $250 + freight !

Let us know how you make out bro ?

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on January 25, 2016, 07:22:47 PM

No luck so far, Jethro. Seems like nobody in Sydney can do them.
I have one more to try on Wednesday and after that I may have to look at going to Melbourne.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: Jethro on January 25, 2016, 08:05:23 PM

yeah I thought that I have a set of Finned alaminum vale covers that I wanted chromed and the only bloke I could find was in Melbourne  still saving my pennies to be able to get them done.... I'll see if I can find the bloke I talked to who could do em....

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: reserved on January 25, 2016, 09:17:00 PM

When looking around for a place to get a few things chromed There was only 2 places that were highly recommended. the first one was EPT (Electro Plating Technology) Unit 2/67 Thurralilly Street, Queanbeyan (phone 62970535). I can't find the business card for the second one, but it was in Albury. I visited every plating factory in Sydney to inspect the factory and talk to the people that would do the work.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: Jethro on January 25, 2016, 09:18:19 PM

Here ya go bra ...

Master Electroplating Co
Silver & Chrome Plating
(03) 9544 3522
Oakleigh South
12 Fulton St
Oakleigh South VIC 3167
(03) 9544 3533
Fax
meplating@bigpond.com.au
www.masterelectroplating.com.au (http://www.masterelectroplating.com.au)

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: Shane Finn on January 25, 2016, 10:08:55 PM

If those fail try these guys:

http://www.aclassmetal.com.au/ (http://www.aclassmetal.com.au/)

I had all 4 C5 Chrome alloys re-chromed after some idiot drove me off the road and I rashed 2 of them badly. They even rechromed the plastic caps for the centres.

They did an excellent job (I recall winning a class trophy that year). I had Pack and Send ship the wheels both ways.

They were the only ones with a reputation I could trust to actually do the job and well.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on January 26, 2016, 08:01:39 AM

Thanks for the assistance gents. I will keep you posted.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on February 08, 2016, 04:42:20 AM

I had no luck with any of the recommended businesses so I have ordered a replacement wheel.
Thanks again for your help.
 

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: Vettech on February 08, 2016, 09:18:23 PM

Kev. My small knowledge of plating from too long ago is that Alli alloys are hard to plate and requires special gear and may be why most platers will do copper, nickel, tin, chome and types if zinc. Now days platers have a plethora of safety and OHS rules and environmental rules hanging over them, so I'm not surprized you cant find someone.

Title: Re: Re chroming alloy wheels
Post by: KevT on February 09, 2016, 04:08:46 AM

The person in Adelaide said he  "didn't have the correct jigging to do that design"  so my oniy option was to replace rather than repair.

The Minister for Finance will be hoping it doesn't make the other 3 wheels look bad ..... therefore requiring replacement as well !