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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Re chroming rims

70's craiger SS rims. Off a camaro. As it says looking to get them redone. Any tips on how to prep them befor sending them out. Also Aprox. how much it would cost to do so. Thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Re chroming rims

A chrome shop will do all the work, not much for you to do
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Old Sep 17, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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I'd price a new set before I go that route. I think brand new Cragars start at around $150 apiece.
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Old Sep 17, 2016 | 11:49 PM
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Re: Re chroming rims

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I'd price a new set before I go that route. I think brand new Cragars start at around $150 apiece.
I would rather stick with to true old school rims not after market, thanks anyway.
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Old Sep 17, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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Re: Re chroming rims

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I'd price a new set before I go that route. I think brand new Cragars start at around $150 apiece.
I would rather stick with to true old school rims not after market, thanks anyway.
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Old Sep 18, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Re chroming rims

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I would rather stick with to true old school rims not after market, thanks anyway.
Not sure I understand. Cragars are and always have been aftermarket wheels?
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Old Sep 18, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Re: Re chroming rims

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Not sure I understand. Cragars are and always have been aftermarket wheels?
They are, but they are old stock
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