Oh, almost forgot - the center hub is also chromed.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
To: "daniel gilliland" <degilliland36@yahoo.com>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: A First-timer's Question
> Dan,
>
> Only the rim is chrome on new chrome wheels. The spokes are stainless
steel
> so as to avoid hydrogen embrittlement that comes about through the
chroming
> process.
>
> So, between the cost to strip and rechrome the old rims (assuming it has
no
> serious pitting needing restoration = more $$$), buying new stainless
spokes
> and nipples, and then having them rebuilt and tuned is probably going to
be
> near, if not above, the cost of a new chrome wire wheel.
>
> You could have your originals chemcially stripped or beadblasted, then
> powder coated an acceptable silver for a whole lot less, but of course,
it's
> not chrome.
>
> Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Greg Dito
> CD6250L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "daniel gilliland" <degilliland36@yahoo.com>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 7:55 AM
> Subject: A First-timer's Question
>
>
> > Merry Christmas everyone!!!
> >
> > I've been on the list for about 6 months and have found it very
> informative. Do you have to take the spokes out of a wire wheel to have
it
> chromed? Got a decent used painted set but shipping was poor and chipped
> them up a little so I thought about chroming them. What is my best
> ption? -Dan Gilliland ''75 TR6
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