"chrome?" wheels

[RAG1247]

well I got my "chrome?" wheels today

to some degree it appears to be more of a blue (or black) "chrome"

not really sure of my thoughts as yet - will have to mount and contemplate

the picture in the new catalog seems more like truer chrome color

we'll see

no extended batteries however were included

preliminary pixs at www.sonyguy.com/chrome1

I think I'll check next on ordering the bumblebee segway outfit in the catalog!!!!

Richard
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[W9GFO]

It looks very texture-ish. Very thin plating if that's what it is. Is the same on the inside of the wheel? Is it part of the plastic - will it chip off?

I think a different style of wheel is in order.

Rich H

[RAG1247]

quote:Originally posted by W9GFO

It looks very texture-ish. Very thin plating if that's what it is. Is the same on the inside of the wheel? Is it part of the plastic - will it chip off?

I think a different style of wheel is in order.

inside of wheel not finished - coating is a little blotchy in places - seems hard, but of course I'm not going to scratch it to see how hard it is - will reserve my decision until after mounted - a little diffuclt to take pixs of since if the carpet is red, is takes on the red. - again the catalog seems to show it being more of a chrome color - this "chrome" looks like it had blue or black mixed in - we'll see.

Rich H


Richard
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[bobbyd]

are the wheels just plastic painted chrome?

[GlideMaster]

Trying to decide if I want the chrome wheels or the color hubs from RJ Works (I think that's the name). Wonder could I chrome there hubs?

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[RAG1247]

quote:Originally posted by GlideMaster

Trying to decide if I want the chrome wheels or the color hubs from RJ Works (I think that's the name). Wonder could I chrome there hubs?

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they told me right now only 3 colors plus clear - my problem was 3-4 week delivery - they will also paint your fenders - they seem to do a nice job - can you chrome aluminum?

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[wayne]

From the photo of the wheels I think the quality (on a scale on 1-10) is a 5. I'm sure or hope they look better than they do on my computer.
I would think the chrome would be as good or better than the chrome on a plastic toy car.

I've painted with (spray can) chrome paint that looks better.

Powder coat chrome looks better.

You may have just gotten a bad set of wheels.


Wayne

[jrunner192]

I'm sure that the wheels are actually chrome plated, but you do have to realize that it is chrome plating over plastic. While I am sure that it is thicker plating than you would get on some toy it can never be quite as good as that on something such as a metal wheel. The main problem lies in the fact that all they use is a stadard plastic wheel that we all already have and plate it. Since they all have a texture to them and you can really sand plastic and get a smooth finish (at least not easily), all of the chromed wheels will probably look like this. If the wheel was smooth (such as maybe a p wheel) then you would get some nice looking chrome.

Jeff

[Stewbonz]

I think it looks pretty good.

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[Neelix]

I think they look nice. Would probably look really good on a 170.

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[IndyFIRSTengineer]

Well I'm glad I got a heads-up with those photos. I am VERY disappointed with the apparent lack of quality of these "chrome" wheels. When I hear "chrome", I think "shiny, mirror-like" finish. I agree that this "textured" finish is likely caused by using the existing wheels with a chrome plating. For good-looking chrome wheels the mold for the plastic should be polished to provide a perfectly smooth substrate for the plating. I would DEFINITELY NOT buy these ... I expected MUCH better from LLC.

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[RAG1247]

I had originally, from looking at the catalog, expected more chrome like rims

last year I was going to have a company "chrome" them but they were moving and timing was not right

you can see their work including I believe a video of the process at

http://www.spraychrome.com/o/sc1/index2.htm

I will install these on an i170 and seeif looks any better

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[PoloAk]

&lt;g&gt; So it's "chrome-ish"?

Kelsey

. . . still working on that backflip . . .

[RAG1247]

quote:Originally posted by PoloAk

&lt;g&gt; So it's "chrome-ish"?

Kelsey

. . . still working on that backflip . . .


blue chromish - going to take more pixs tomorrow in daylight

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[sholloway]

Richard, I hope you enjoy them. From the pix so far though they don't look like I would want them to look for the money. If you aren't "completely satisfied" make sure you get your money back.

[macaddict_1]

the "chrome" wheels look like as if they were the normal wheels,and
had a glossy paint put on them.

[tombarnes]

Exactly. Mine arrived a couple of days ago. The look is a big improvement over the plain wheels, but I am disappointed with the lack of finish apparent throughout. I'll still keep them, but I too would have expected a greater degree of finish and detail. Tom Barnes

Tom

[GlideMaster]

Looks like I may have to go with RJ Works and see if they can chrome me some snap on hubs. I think they would look great on my Midnight Special.

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