Josh, You can't chrome aluminum rims or aluminum materials. Aluminum must be anodized. What you do see are most likely machined and polished rims with a clear protective coating to prevent discoloration and pitting. If you do machine the original rims, make sure they are rebalanced afterwards and all are the same closed approximate weight. The other rims you see, is not or may not be original DMC. If you do replace rims with non DMC rims, make sure they fit properly. The bolt on pattern is a must. When the rims with the tires are mounted onto the car they must clear the wheel well, while they are in motion. No scraping or chaffing during driving -- bumps, turning, stopping and etc. Also make sure the new rims can handle the different dynamic stresses while the car is in motion. I understand that there are rims that do fit (not too many manufactured or choices). The rims and tires are subjected to different "stresses." These rims that are available may not be able to handle the different stresses that the rims are subjected to during usage. You don't want the rims to crack to break off. Remember, in this case, looks may not equate to safety. Kayo Ong #05508 Lic. 9D NY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com