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Chrome Wheels - Any Ideas? Los Angeles

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by kurtsmith, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. kurtsmith

    kurtsmith New Member

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    I want to get my wheels on my 06 chromed. Any ideas on a good place to take it to?

    Thanks

    Kurt
     
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    subarutoo New Member

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    I've seen at least two on the freeway (cars with chrome, not just the wheels). When I was shopping for my car, Hamer Toyota in Granada Hills had one with chromes. Maybe they can help you. Or ask any tire or custom wheel shop. I think they're done on an exchange basis.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JBJAG @ Jun 16 2006, 12:47 PM) [snapback]272362[/snapback]</div>

    Thanks for the lead!
     
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    chrome is heavy, I don't know if you'll want that. Also it won't look right on a prius. Chrome is so early 80s and before. I say get some gunmetal gray wheels.
     
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    ^^ hey thats a good idea!
     
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    My dealer 'stuck' me with chrome OEM wheels :angry: and wouldn't swap them out. While they don't look 'bad' on a white car (kind of matches the lights), I would much prefer powder coating. Anyone in the LA area have a clue where to get this done (with little to no downtime)?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Xen @ Jun 20 2006, 10:26 PM) [snapback]274465[/snapback]</div>

    Dude...trade with KWood...easier to powder the stockers than chrome...you're both in L.A too...meant to be...NO downtime either...
     
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    It's a good idea. I've been asking a friend for this too. Any updates in your case man?
     
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  13. J.Wilkie

    J.Wilkie 80 Mile Daily Commute

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    If you don't want to chrome them you can actually polish them since they are aluminum. There was a company in the O.C. that did it. Just to a search for aluminum polishing.
     
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    I **almost** got stuck with chromed OEM wheels like XEN - but when I saw them on the vehicle, and I saw the $600 charge on the invoice - I told them to take them off, since the week before, when I took a test drive - there were no chromed wheels.

    On a silver car - chrome looks quite stupid. But - they would look good on a black car, or any other color that would contrast against "silver".

    Xen's dealer is a thief, I hate dealers like that.

    My Prius is a 2009, in silver. Bought in April 2009.....
     
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    I think they're actually painted.