I have a 2003 touring with factory wheels that were chromed. I am having problems with the chrome flaking and corroding. I think it's because I live close to salt water, but I don't know. Anyone got any ideas on getting my wheels re-chromed? Just trying to figure out what to do so my car can look good and I can take some pride in it. Thanks everyone.
Mike

 

You may have worse troubles then that....

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/359904-anyone-get-the-us-gov-t-investigation-letter-on-factory-350z-wheels.html

 

I know your warranty on the wheels is void if you chrome them. There was even some notice by Nissan claiming that it was unsafe to do so. I believe there was also a few cracked rims resulting from it.

 

Based on the NHTSA investigation (linked to by fmx10), I would dump those wheels and get something else. Too risky to even consider re-chroming them.

 

Great reason to buy new wheels

 

Is it possible to unchrome them? That would be my first step.

 

Un-chroming them??? What good would that do?

It's not the chrome that's the problem - it's the chrome plating process. A hot acid bath is not good for aluminum, that's where the damage starts.

 

The only problem I see is that they are chrome?

 

It's a joke. Most people don't think the Z looks too great with chrome wheels. See where I'm going with this?

 

Thats what I was thinking. Someone call BMP!

Bad Mod Police.

 

I don't think that is Dave's point. Dave points-out the reason that the "chroming process" can result in metal failure (i.e., a cracked wheel).

Dave mentions heating the wheel, which is what I believe would lead to this failure. My post on a different thread:

 

I was within a day of ordering chromed OEM rims when Dave pointed out the failure issue with the chroming process. Dump 'em.

 

I do agree with you that OEM chrome wheels are not the best looking thing on the Z. They look too plastic, like you would see on a model car.

 

Quit driving on the beach!