TAFFYY Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Can anyone point me in the direction of a decent chrome replating service in the west midlands. Its for 4 wire wheels Cheers Tom Quote
chrisbin Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 Hopefully not for the Westy.....? Bling, bling....... Quote
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 Isn't there a good technical reason for NOT plating wire wheels? Something to do with oxygen embrittlement IIRC Quote
TAFFYY Posted June 27, 2005 Author Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Thanks for the replies, the affect on the wheels??? something to think about Quote
jeff oakley Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 This is not a cheap thing to get done, first the wheels have to have each spoke removed then the rim and the spokes polished copper plated, then depending on how good a finish you want, polish recoat until a level surface then apply the chrome. Reassemble the spokes hub and rim and true up. We used to use a guy in Stratford on avon Ken Perks, and sometimes one in Coventry, cannot remember their names but I could find them if you are serious. From memory we used to have vintage radiators done and the cost would be around £500 and wire wheels were more than that. Motor wheel service are a good starting point as you may find a new set might be not that much more expensive. If a plater says they can do a job on assembled wheels walk away as the chrome can only last on a well prepared surface. Quote
TAFFYY Posted June 27, 2005 Author Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Thanks it will be a new set thank you all again Quote
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