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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:24 pm 
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Ive just picked up a set of 10" rims and would like to have them cromed.
Any suggestions on where in WA to have a good job done?

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ive heard that chroming things can weaken them and cause cracks, however that is all ive heard, i dont know if there are different processes that avoid this or a different material is used that produce a similar effect??

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I found a place that uses paint not electroplating????(if thats what its called??) Any other options welcome

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I've never used them, but most of the hotrod guys swear by them:

Ultra Chrome
49 Gordon Rd, Osborne Park, WA 6017
p: 08 94445060

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