chroming stock rims
05-08-2008 | 07:01 PM
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chroming stock rims
just read an article in the newest american bagger magazine about chroming stock rims on an electra glide std./classic/ultra. has anyone done this? how much approx.?
05-08-2008 | 07:18 PM
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05-08-2008 | 07:20 PM
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05-09-2008 | 07:58 AM
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From: Williamston, SC
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Look up Brown's Plating or Chroming on the net, they have a price list I believe. They will chrome your wheels and have a good rep. also.
05-09-2008 | 08:29 AM
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My front wheel has been chromed. The previous owner did it, so I don't know the cost, but it looks great.
05-09-2008 | 08:34 AM
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I did a swap on mine. (ebay) I got front and rear wheels, front fork lowers and the tin cans for $800.00. They also grind off the little nubs on the wheels so they have a smooth finish. I love mine and much easier to clean than the black with the nubs on them.
05-09-2008 | 09:06 AM
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THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!!
05-09-2008 | 09:11 AM
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
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I had mine done at Advance Chrome in Fort Worth.
They get wheels from all over the country.
Obviously the Street Glide wheels cost the most = $800.00
I say obviously cause that seems to be the story of my life.[
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05-09-2008 | 09:31 AM
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
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My dealer has a chrome exchange that I used. They send yours to the chromer and put on the ones they have.
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05-09-2008 | 09:45 AM
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I paid $800 for mine in 02'. It was a swap for the old ones.