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Went all out on my tires and wheels.
bawazir
03-27-2010, 02:09 PM
WOW! That looks bad ass.
Did you re-finshed the wheels?
J-MAN
03-27-2010, 02:34 PM
Double WOW WOW!! Who did the chrome? Don't see a weld on the rears, did you have it smoothed out? Very, very nice!!!:bows:
How much? I won't tell anyone!
justbob
03-27-2010, 02:37 PM
Very nice!!!
Double WOW WOW!! Who did the chrome? Don't see a weld on the rears, did you have it smoothed out? Very, very nice!!!:bows:
How much? I won't tell anyone!
California Chrome Wheels Inc. I had Weldcraft smooth down the welds and had CalChrome polish and chrome the inner barrels.
bawazir
03-27-2010, 03:17 PM
So you had your wheel re chromed or re polished?
I know stock wheels are polished right?
breeze
03-27-2010, 03:18 PM
i plan on doin this in the future as well....hope u have winter wheels now, the cold and salt loves to damage chrome.lol...
i plan on doin this in the future as well....hope u have winter wheels now, the cold and salt loves to damage chrome.lol...Summer car only but CalChrome has a special process that supposed to work good in winter.
musclemerc
03-27-2010, 03:32 PM
They look good but chrome is just too much work to maintain for me. Pretty!
justbob
03-27-2010, 03:32 PM
Ok, I'll be "that guy". How long and how much?
LeoVampire
03-27-2010, 03:38 PM
Seeing the inside of those rims look as good as the outside will be a real eye catcher I am sure!
:bows:
breeze
03-27-2010, 03:41 PM
Summer car only but CalChrome has a special process that supposed to work good in winter.
oh, well then they good then..do u kno how many layers of chrome they did.
Ok, I'll be "that guy". How long and how much?You had to ask didn't ya...
Well heres the breakdown but I'm not going to add it up cause it's just to painful :bigcry:
So here we go,,, Are you sitting down???
WELDCRAFT
Widen rears 2 x $225.00
Smooth welds down 2 x $75.00
CALCHROME WHEELS
Polish and chrome wheel face 4 x $125.00
Polish and chrome inner barrel 4 x $100.00
DISCOUNT TIRE
Nitto 555 255/45/18 NTO5 305/45/18
mount/bal/road haz./tax $1109.00
UPS
Ship 2 wheels to CalChrome from Il. $71.00
Ship 2 wheels to WeldCraft from Il. $37.00
Ship 2 wheels from WeldCraft to CalChrome $75.00
Ship 4 wheels from CalChrome to me $175.00
Boxs tape and misc. $50.00
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:
LeoVampire
03-27-2010, 04:03 PM
You had to ask didn't ya...
Well heres the breakdown but I'm not going to add it up cause it's just to painful :bigcry:
So here we go,,, Are you sitting down???
WELDCRAFT
Widen rears 2 x $225.00
Smooth welds down 2 x $75.00
CALCHROME WHEELS
Polish and chrome wheel face 4 x $125.00
Polish and chrome inner barrel 4 x $100.00
DISCOUNT TIRE
Nitto 555 255/45/18 NTO5 305/45/18
mount/bal/road haz./tax $1109.00
UPS
Ship 2 wheels to CalChrome from Il. $71.00
Ship 2 wheels to WeldCraft from Il. $37.00
Ship 2 wheels from WeldCraft to CalChrome $75.00
Ship 4 wheels from CalChrome to me $175.00
Boxs tape and misc. $50.00
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:
Worth the end result :banana2: but I do not blame you for not wanting to add it up nor look into your wallet to see how empty it is! :bigcry:
justbob
03-27-2010, 04:04 PM
WOW. I was figuring high, but not quiiiiite that high. Looks like I have some more saving to do.... Still looks awesome man!
ImpalaSlayer
03-27-2010, 04:05 PM
They look good but chrome is just too much work to maintain for me. Pretty!
chrome is WAY less maintenance then a real polished wheel, i just wiped mine down with a micro fiber and was on my way. they look awesome man! i really like these wheels in chrome! polished FTL
ImpalaSlayer
03-27-2010, 04:14 PM
You had to ask didn't ya...
Well heres the breakdown but I'm not going to add it up cause it's just to painful :bigcry:
So here we go,,, Are you sitting down???
WELDCRAFT
Widen rears 2 x $225.00
Smooth welds down 2 x $75.00
CALCHROME WHEELS
Polish and chrome wheel face 4 x $125.00
Polish and chrome inner barrel 4 x $100.00
DISCOUNT TIRE
Nitto 555 255/45/18 NTO5 305/45/18
mount/bal/road haz./tax $1109.00
UPS
Ship 2 wheels to CalChrome from Il. $71.00
Ship 2 wheels to WeldCraft from Il. $37.00
Ship 2 wheels from WeldCraft to CalChrome $75.00
Ship 4 wheels from CalChrome to me $175.00
Boxs tape and misc. $50.00
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:
its $3,017 :D
you spent as much on your wheels as i did my eaton swap! :eek: like i said though, they look awesome!
J-MAN
03-27-2010, 04:18 PM
California Chrome Wheels Inc. I had Weldcraft smooth down the welds and had CalChrome polish and chrome the inner barrels.
Is that the CalChrome Clear Coat Finish?
swordfish
03-27-2010, 04:26 PM
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zse_kOEI3x0/0.jpg
Is that the CalChrome Clear Coat Finish?
I got there standard chrome process, the clearcoat is for winter. They charge more cc but I was told they look the same in apearance.
Marauder Rick
03-27-2010, 11:14 PM
You had to ask didn't ya...
Well heres the breakdown but I'm not going to add it up cause it's just to painful :bigcry:
So here we go,,, Are you sitting down???
WELDCRAFT
Widen rears 2 x $225.00
Smooth welds down 2 x $75.00
CALCHROME WHEELS
Polish and chrome wheel face 4 x $125.00
Polish and chrome inner barrel 4 x $100.00
DISCOUNT TIRE
Nitto 555 255/45/18 NTO5 305/45/18
mount/bal/road haz./tax $1109.00
UPS
Ship 2 wheels to CalChrome from Il. $71.00
Ship 2 wheels to WeldCraft from Il. $37.00
Ship 2 wheels from WeldCraft to CalChrome $75.00
Ship 4 wheels from CalChrome to me $175.00
Boxs tape and misc. $50.00
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:
Having your tires stick to the pavement when the light turns green while the other guy doesnt even notice the light over the chrome glare............PRICELESS!!!
-Matt-
03-28-2010, 12:01 AM
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/1269542719983.jpg
Mac-MerC
03-28-2010, 12:56 AM
so does he have "Bling Bling" rims now?.......
Black_Out
03-28-2010, 06:01 AM
$3017.00 by my calculations :D
But boy, do those look great! The chromed inner barrel of the wheel is the coolest part, you don't see that too often.
Cobra25
03-28-2010, 06:29 AM
Thats sharp. Could you post some info on Cal Crome ?
tallpaul
03-28-2010, 06:47 AM
Hate to tell you this but $3,017 ouch. They look good though. Wish I had mine done.
bawazir
03-28-2010, 07:36 AM
DTUB can you take more photos of your rims, i cant stop looking at them
J-MAN
03-28-2010, 07:47 AM
DTUB, as your closest new friend I would be willing to stop by and we could mount your wheels and tires on my car just to check and make sure that there is no rubbing or other issues. What do you think? YES?NO? I'd give you a full report when I return them at the end of the summer, in writing, at no cost to you! Buddy?:D
blazen71
03-28-2010, 09:01 AM
Those are the best looking Marauder wheels I've ever seen :bows:
Black_Out
03-28-2010, 11:02 AM
Best MM wheels evar
bawazir
03-28-2010, 11:07 AM
More pics...
Nice, can't wait to see them on the car
Thats sharp. Could you post some info on Cal Crome ?
Check out there site and ask for Cody.. They got them done in a reasonable amount of time and came out perfect. I wasn't expecting them to turn out that good.
J-MAN
03-28-2010, 12:26 PM
Were your wheels in near perfect shape when you sent them in?
I just can't get over how good they look!!!!!
Were your wheels in near perfect shape when you sent them in?
I just can't get over how good they look!!!!!
No, the backs had some pretty deep scratches but they buffed out.
They can repair and weld if needed to.
TAKEDOWN
03-28-2010, 01:47 PM
BeAuTiFuLLL, I gotta get it together over here!
breeze
03-28-2010, 01:50 PM
i seen the black chrome too. not bad lookin either, but chrome jus does for me.
bawazir
03-28-2010, 02:06 PM
No, the backs had some pretty deep scratches but they buffed out.
They can repair and weld if needed to.
Did they charge additional fee for the repairs?
Did they charge additional fee for the repairs?
Nope,, No charge. :)
CooLManZilla
03-28-2010, 03:32 PM
I think they charged enough allready
Id sell my 4 Chromed MM wheels for $1700
-Matt-
03-28-2010, 04:57 PM
Id sell my 4 Chromed MM wheels for $1700
i would but the rears arnt widened.... :(
bawazir
03-28-2010, 06:05 PM
Id sell my 4 Chromed MM wheels for $1700
Zack,
Do you know someone who re-chrome wheels?
hotford
03-29-2010, 12:49 AM
Man I thought I was anil I bought 4 new MM rims with center caps, but man oh man you went all out I must say, Looks KILLER!!!!!!!:bows:
Looking into widening the rims aswell but welcraft told me there's a 4 week waiting period and could go to 6 weeks!:bigcry:
Sully008
03-29-2010, 08:18 AM
DTUB: The wheels look awesome! :awe:
Looking into widening the rims aswell but welcraft told me there's a 4 week waiting period and could go to 6 weeks!:bigcry:
They must be getting busier. I sent my wheels in March 9th, got a call on Friday saying they were ready for shipping. Called them this morning and they should be on there way back to me this afternoon.
Zack,
Do you know someone who re-chrome wheels?
No sorry, my chrome wheels were dropped off one afternoon by the chrome wheel stork and it didnt leave a note.
ImpalaSlayer
03-29-2010, 08:21 AM
No sorry, my chrome wheels were dropped off one afternoon by the chrome wheel stork and it didnt leave a note.
hahaha :rofl:
Dragcity
03-30-2010, 07:47 AM
Impeccable
Egon Spengler
03-30-2010, 07:49 AM
Must see on ve-hicle
LOOK GOOD!
:thanks:Thanks guys for all the positive feedback and compliments on my rims. I know most of you probably think I'm retarded for spending this much money on factory rims but I've built a few cars over the years and to me the wheels and tires are critical to how the overall car looks. These are the only OEM rims I've ever considered putting cash into so hats off to who ever designed them. Thanks again and hopefuly I'll be able to make it to one of your meets sometime. :beer:
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