[DML] Re: Chrome Wheels

["Jack Stiefel" <Stiefel@xxxx>]

Just my 2 cents worth. While working in Ohio, my business dealt with a
wheel company called Transwheel (I am not sure of their number, but it is
800 so just call 1-800-555-1212 for number). Anyway, they refinished my
wheels in my "D" with great care. They said it usually costs about $90.00
per wheel to refinish them with a turnaround of about a week. They had mine
in 3 days but I was working with them.

Jack Stiefel
President Blade Runner Tackle Corporation
President Leslie Leasing Corporation
Visit us at: http://www.bladerunnertackle.com
or my DeLorean page at:
http://www.geocities.com/rodeodrive/8601/delorean.html
Ny Lic # 1981 DMC
-----Original Message-----
From: KayoOng@xxxx <KayoOng@xxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 1999 8:56 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Chrome Wheels


>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
>
>
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