Chromed Marauder Wheels

[KillJoy]

Has anyone ever thought about having a set of stock Marauder wheels chromed??

Would there be any interest in having this service offered.....for say.....cheap???

KillJoy

[RF Overlord]

Steve, I mean no diss here, but it's been my experience that cheap chrome usually lasts like...well...cheap chrome.

More info?

[KillJoy]

Steve, I mean no diss here, but it's been my experience that cheap chrome usually lasts like...well...cheap chrome.

More info?


Triple Chrome Plated, 1 year warranty against defects. I was told they will look like crap in a year or two if driven in winter (salt and stuff).

They are not a Vendor here, and neither am I. However, they said they will hook up a MINAMUM of 5 folks for a discounted rate (National Account Rates :D ), pre-paid.

Pics to follow tomorrow.

This Thread was just to see if it is worth my time to get the bugs worked out, and things rolling.

KillJoy

[sabtaj1]

chrome is cool I guess, but I still prefer the polished wheels over chrome on any car. Plus I have to drive mine in the winter for now.

[Krytin]

I've seen a set of chrome MM rims - they look very nice!
I don't think they have seen any winter driving so I could not say how they might hold up under those conditions.

[JonW]

Good chrome plating does not come cheap. Cheap chrome plating can flake and peel, does not withstand the elements very well, and generally looks like crap 2 years down the road. I've had experience in after-OEM chroming, and it was not good.

Tread lightly, and make an informed decision before you jump.

[Zack]

Chrome wheels = headaches.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Didn't sargentmac have his MM wheels nickel plated? Real nice and shiny.

[RCSignals]

Much easier to keep the polished aluminum up.

Expensive or cheap, Chrome on aluminum wheels is for someone else.

[fastcar]

Aren't the factory wheels already chromed?:stupid:

fastcar:burnout:

[BruteForce]

Aren't the factory wheels already chromed?:stupid:

fastcar:burnout:

Clear-coated polished aluminum.

Hope you haven't been using chrome polish on 'em. Clean them like you would the body paint.

[Blackened300a]

The member Jabo has his rims chromed and they do look great.

[CRUZTAKER]

Didn't sargentmac have his MM wheels nickel plated? Real nice and shiny.

I believe those wheels have gone to crap. New owner care to elaborate?


Steve, I mean no diss here, but it's been my experience that cheap chrome usually lasts like...well...cheap chrome.

More info?

Info must be carefully offered.

This is the same place that I have offered info via PM only in regards to excellent wheel replacement price opportunities for years. He is not a contributor here, nor will ever be as such. For what little service he could provide to us, just would not make sense business wise.

He has however offered extremely reasonable prices on MM wheel replacements to all members here that mention Cruztaker. ;)
Only because I have a small investment of wheels from him over the years on all of our vehicles.
He is local to me, and an honorable small businness owner that caters strictly to replacement oem wheel needs in regards to repair, refinish, and aquisition.

Most of his business comes from insurance companies and Dealerships. NO AFTERMARKET CRAP.

I'll take pics of Stevo's wheels and post them Sunday night.

[FastMerc]

I priced electoplate chrome 2500 / 3000 dollars that is why I will go chrome powdercoat 1100 dollars looks just like the real deal...

[KillJoy]

I priced electoplate chrome 2500 / 3000 dollars that is why I will go chrome powdercoat 1100 dollars looks just like the real deal...


PM Sent.

;)

KillJoy

[Raudermaster]

I'll stick with my polished rims.

[JonW]

Chrome powdercoat does not have the hard shine or depth that real chrome plating has. But it is much more durable.

[knine]

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[CRUZTAKER]

Here's one of Stevo's wheels, fresh from the supplier.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/stevowheel002.jpg

[Blackmobile]

Here's one of Stevo's wheels, fresh from the supplier.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/stevowheel002.jpg

Those are sweat!

I didn't think you could improve on the look of the OEM's but those can blind Stevie Wonder in the next lane.

[FastMerc]

Here's one of Stevo's wheels, fresh from the supplier.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/stevowheel002.jpg
Now that is what Im talking about I am all over that.Income tax refund spent Ha Ha :D

[RCSignals]

don't ruin your good and strong forged polished aluminum wheels. Buy some of the cheap cast knock offs to chrome

[Zack]

don't ruin your good and strong forged polished aluminum wheels. Buy some of the cheap cast knock offs to chrome

Uh, not much thought went into this statement, did it? :shake:

[Krytin]

Uh, not much thought went into this statement, did it? :shake:
That one got me too...
I'm confused but it doesn't take much these days!

[RCSignals]

Uh, not much thought went into this statement, did it? :shake:

You mean not much went into your reading it.

Chroming our high dollar forged polished aluminum wheels is a waste.

Save it for the cheap cast aftermarket knock offs.

You probably still don't 'get' it :rolleyes:

[KillJoy]

You probably still don't 'get' it :rolleyes:


I agree.... YOU don't!

:up:

KillJoy

[CRUZTAKER]

Trust me...they get IT.

So where does one find "cheap marauder knockoffs" ?

[RCSignals]

Trust me...they get IT.

So where does one find "cheap marauder knockoffs" ?

eBay, where else?

There was a post here a while ago about them. Insurance companies like using them instead of OEM when they have to replace wheels. Probably cast in China, like so many others these days.


Polished forged aluminum wheels represent the upper end of the spectrum, which is why they were used for the Marauder instead of chromed cast wheels. Similar to polished stainless exhaust tips instead of chrome plated ones.

But to each his own.

[KillJoy]

Polished forged aluminum wheels represent the upper end of the spectrum, which is why they were used for the Marauder instead of chromed cast wheels. Similar to polished stainless exhaust tips instead of chrome plated ones.

But to each his own.

Thanks for your opinion, and pissing on my Thread attempting to help some folks out!

:up:

Nice job.....

:rolleyes:

KillJoy

[MarauderMark]

Gman has chrome mm wheels .he has had them for a couple of years so far and yes they look great .May wanna pm him to see if they are still holding up good..

[dreydin]

ooo those look nice!

[RCSignals]

Steve, I mean no diss here, but it's been my experience that cheap chrome usually lasts like...well...cheap chrome.

More info?


chrome is cool I guess, but I still prefer the polished wheels over chrome on any car. Plus I have to drive mine in the winter for now.


Good chrome plating does not come cheap. Cheap chrome plating can flake and peel, does not withstand the elements very well, and generally looks like crap 2 years down the road. I've had experience in after-OEM chroming, and it was not good.

Tread lightly, and make an informed decision before you jump.


Chrome wheels = headaches.


Much easier to keep the polished aluminum up.

Expensive or cheap, Chrome on aluminum wheels is for someone else.


I believe those wheels have gone to crap. New owner care to elaborate?

.............


I'll stick with my polished rims.


Thanks for your opinion, and pissing on my Thread attempting to help some folks out!

:up:

Nice job.....

:rolleyes:

KillJoy

^^^^ you missed those.

You're welcome

[Zack]

A proud 2 site poster, but only one proud site.

[KillJoy]

^^^^ you missed those.

You're welcome


All, but you, mentioned Chrome. Not Chroming Stock MM Wheels.

Like I said....Thanks!

:up:

KillJoy

[ctrlraven]

You have to see the chrome wheels and the stock wheels in person to really see the difference. G-Man came out to a Hooters Mustang & Marauder meet last fall and his wheels were chrome.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/mustang%20and%20marauder%20mee t/MCOMHootersShow2006003Medium.j pg

[Breadfan]

Gman has chrome mm wheels .he has had them for a couple of years so far and yes they look great .May wanna pm him to see if they are still holding up good..


You have to see the chrome wheels and the stock wheels in person to really see the difference. G-Man came out to a Hooters Mustang & Marauder meet last fall and his wheels were chrome. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/mustang%20and%20marauder%20mee t/MCOMHootersShow2006003Medium.j pg

Thanks guys! I was thinking that too, I wonder how his have held up, they did look nice!

I had forgotten about those, must've gotten caught up with all the :bigcry:

[martyo]

A proud 2 site poster, but only one proud site.


Zack:

I usually don't like to get in the middle of the site wars, but someone is using your screen name over there!



Dave, I have a 10' ceiling. Ill be measuring tonight for the exact number.

Can 2 Marauders be on/under this lift with that ceiling height?



Ill be sure to have my lowered MM on top, for maximum clearance.



Im VERY interested in this group buy, so please look into this question or direct me to the right person.

Thanks

That makes you a "two site" poster, which makes me laugh!

:D

[Crown Vicman]

Just when I thought marauder wheels couldn't get any better. I wonder how they look in motion.

[CRUZTAKER]

Two Zacks?

Acceptable in some cultures.:D

[MERCMAN]

Zack:

I usually don't like to get in the middle of the site wars, but someone is using your screen name over there!




That makes you a "two site" poster, which makes me laugh!

:D

Couldn't be "THE" Zack,, his typing skills are are hardly adequate for one site :lol:

[RCSignals]

All, but you, mentioned Chrome. Not Chroming Stock MM Wheels.

Like I said....Thanks!

:up:

KillJoy

Oh so it wasn't about chroming Marauder wheels then, sorry about that

[martyo]

Couldn't be "THE" Zack,, his typing skills are are hardly adequate for one site :lol:

Don't look now, but the "other" Zack is humping Dave's MI2QWK4U's leg.

What a whore!

As *****ty as I have been feeling lately this just makes me smile!!!


I cant wait.

I already have a loading dock lined up.

Thanks MCM and Dave

[RCSignals]

It's nice to see your spirits up sMarty!

[Zack]

Oh Marty....

Cant beat that deal with a stick.

I love you marty :marauder:

[martyo]

Oh Marty....

Cant beat that deal with a stick.

I love you marty :marauder:


Zack: The truth is a give you the big balls of the week award and given what I see in my life day in and day out, that is an accomplishment.

Seriously, do you know what "chutzpah" is? I hope so, becuase you bring it to a whole new level!

By the way, I actually like you.

[Breadfan]

:marauder:

Oh no the stripper smiley makes a comeback! :D