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blackrams
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OCT 15, 01:16 PM
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Considering getting some parts and pieces done in black chrome. Looking for any info I can get.
Rams
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IMSA GT
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OCT 15, 02:34 PM
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I've had wheels that were black chrome and the only warning I can give is how bad the water spotting will be if you don't dry them 100%. The spotting on my wheels was so bad and the water quality so low that the wheels became etched and ruined. Even polish and wax would not remove the spots.
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blackrams
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OCT 15, 04:13 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
I've had wheels that were black chrome and the only warning I can give is how bad the water spotting will be if you don't dry them 100%. The spotting on my wheels was so bad and the water quality so low that the wheels became etched and ruined. Even polish and wax would not remove the spots. |
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OK, I appreciate the words of experience. Will keep that in mind.
Rams
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IMSA GT
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OCT 15, 04:20 PM
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Do you already have a source to do the work?
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blackrams
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OCT 15, 04:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Do you already have a source to do the work? |
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Not at this point although another friend is investigating a chrome shop to see if they would do it.
Rams
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IMSA GT
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OCT 15, 04:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Not at this point although another friend is investigating a chrome shop to see if they would do it.
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Depending on the how large the parts are, we have a reputable shop here in California that does that kind of work. Although shipping might be a pain. Just a thought.
https://calchrome.com/black-chrome/
 [This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 10-15-2022).]
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maryjane
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OCT 15, 04:31 PM
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I don't ever want to own anything black again. Between the dust, water impurities and how much heat black 'anything' retains I just don't want much to do with it.
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blackrams
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OCT 15, 04:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Depending on the how large the parts are, we have a reputable shop here in California that does that kind of work. Although shipping might be a pain. Just a thought.
https://calchrome.com/black-chrome/ |
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Appreciate the info. The parts are driving light brackets, for what they are, they are pretty large (considering what they support) but, my guess is they won't weigh more than about 4 lbs together.
They are already chrome but starting to flake where road debris has impacted them in the past. The original producer is no longer in business but, these parts are highly prized by the Valkyrie community. It's just an idea I'm considering.
Rams[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 10-15-2022).]
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Raydar
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OCT 16, 11:41 AM
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I've got "chromium black" wheels on my Fiero, if that counts. I might have liked if they were more chromium and less black.
No complaints regarding sturdiness of the finish, but I've only had them for a few weeks.
 [This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 10-16-2022).]
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blackrams
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OCT 16, 12:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Raydar:
I've got "chromium black" wheels on my Fiero, if that counts. I might have liked if they were more chromium and less black.
No complaints regarding sturdiness of the finish, but I've only had them for a few weeks.
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Well, they look good on there! Yes, durability matters. Appreciate the response and information.
Rams
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