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supersport_327 · 08-11-2009, 12:53 PM

Hey guys...I have got word from the dealer that my car is in route...how exciting. Anyways, I am getting the 2SS and it is coming with the painted wheels...I am not a big fan of painted black wheels. Does anybody know where I could get the factory 20" wheels in real chrome...not polished.
Thanks for the help.

gtjacket · 08-11-2009, 12:58 PM

I think you will like the wheels more when you see them, but I know that you will have to go aftermarket for chrome wheels because GM only has polished.

Sir Nuke · 08-11-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gtjacket

you will have to go aftermarket for chrome wheels because GM only has polished.

the above is TRUE, OR if you had money to get rid of, you could take the factory wheels to a QUALITY chromer and have them done.

slick rick · 08-11-2009, 01:09 PM

My dealer chromed the factory 20's for a customer. Here are some camera phone pictures:

gtjacket · 08-11-2009, 01:12 PM

^^^Looks good. Might want to find who ever is going to chrome the wheels and ask if it would be better to chrome a polished surface or painted surface before you order.

shroomjohn · 08-11-2009, 01:13 PM

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My dealer chromed the factory 20's for a customer. Here are some camera phone pictures:

Those look great any idea what he paid for them.

Yellojacket · 08-11-2009, 01:21 PM

check out this site. someone on here had his wheels chromed by them and they look pretty nice. and the price seems pretty reasonable

www.calchrome.com

supersport_327 · 08-11-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks for all the help...i contacted the dealer to see what they can do. I really like the chrome wheels, mainly b/c that is what I had on my black 98 SS.

Moorepheus · 08-11-2009, 01:31 PM

If they chrome them, most likely they will prepare the surface for it. They probably will not chrome over the top of the existing surface. Just my thought.

Sir Nuke · 08-11-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Moorepheus

If they chrome them, most likely they will prepare the surface for it. They probably will not chrome over the top of the existing surface. Just my thought.

This is true. and get them done RIGHT, otherwise you will regrete it, when the finish starts to pit down the road.

SlingShot · 08-11-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Moorepheus

If they chrome them, most likely they will prepare the surface for it. They probably will not chrome over the top of the existing surface. Just my thought.

If you plan on the chrome, just get the painted wheels and save the cost diff and put it towards the plating. If they are painted, the first step they will do is to glass bead the paint off, quick polish of the surface acid wash then plate. Most of the cost will be labor for prep work ..... If you shop around the price shouldn't be much more than the polished option ....

supersport_327 · 08-11-2009, 01:58 PM

Ok, well the dealer said all he can do is order me the 21' wheels and it will cost 5k...i think I will find someone that can chrome them for me...I think I will wait until I see the car and see if I like them before I change anything.

SlingShot · 08-11-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by supersport_327

Ok, well the dealer said all he can do is order me the 21' wheels and it will cost 5k...i think I will find someone that can chrome them for me...I think I will wait until I see the car and see if I like them before I change anything.

Just get the 20" painted and look in the Yellow Pages .... Bet there a few places around you that does plating ...

gpr · 08-11-2009, 02:39 PM

This was the exact same thing i was thinking of doing, cancel the polished and get the stock ones chromed. Has anyone tried the California Chrome shop? How was their chrome, and did it hold up and last?

08-11-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
supersport_327 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS 6spd Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corinth, Texas Posts: 34	Chrome Wheels Hey guys...I have got word from the dealer that my car is in route...how exciting. Anyways, I am getting the 2SS and it is coming with the painted wheels...I am not a big fan of painted black wheels. Does anybody know where I could get the factory 20" wheels in real chrome...not polished. Thanks for the help.

08-11-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	I think you will like the wheels more when you see them, but I know that you will have to go aftermarket for chrome wheels because GM only has polished. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

08-11-2009, 01:09 PM	#4
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	My dealer chromed the factory 20's for a customer. Here are some camera phone pictures: Attached Images __________________

08-11-2009, 01:12 PM	#5
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	^^^Looks good. Might want to find who ever is going to chrome the wheels and ask if it would be better to chrome a polished surface or painted surface before you order. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

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Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	If they chrome them, most likely they will prepare the surface for it. They probably will not chrome over the top of the existing surface. Just my thought.

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08-11-2009, 02:39 PM	#14
gpr Drives: never fast enough Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CO Posts: 59	This was the exact same thing i was thinking of doing, cancel the polished and get the stock ones chromed. Has anyone tried the California Chrome shop? How was their chrome, and did it hold up and last?