I did a search but didn't find anyone who did. I've got an '07 enthusiast, and I'd like to show it some love by chroming the factory wheels, and maybe the door handles. I think it would look nice on the SMB setup. Where would I go to get this kinda work done?

-Josh

 

chrome door handles? wtf

 

Moved...

 

There is a good reason you didnt find any! Please dont be the first! Sorry man but its gonna look ghetto!

 

Chrome doorhandles FTL...........

Chroming your factory wheels will weaken their structure significantly...do a search and you will find quite a few people who had their wheels chromed only to have them crack later.

Your chances of this happening are somewhat slim, but why even take the risk?

 

I seen someone on the expressway a couple of weeks ago in an old Chevy Beretta that was rattle-canned chrome, funniest thing ever.
But seriously.. no. Chrome is the Devil.

 

i would love to see someone try to chrome plastic. as for the wheels. someone mentioned it already about them cracking.



OP, you want to show your Z some love? then i suggest you leave it alone

 

there was a TSB for dealer chromed wheels, they were shattering while driving and causing wrecks. one guy in CA's wheels cracked and fell apart while driving, and the loose tire bounced over the median and hit a motorcycle law enforcement officer, injuring him. this was early on, 03-04 i believe, but the structural weakening will probably be the same

 

Read this thread....

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...0z-wheels.html

...then tell US if you think getting wheels chromed would be a good idea.

 

I have the faCtory 18 inch 6 spoke chrome rims on my z, and you can chrome plastic, you can chrome anything. Do what you want

 

The finish on these wheels just doesn't hold. I've had them redone in the original finish by a place called the "wheel Dr.", and it still doesn't hold. I hate to have it drive it when it doesn't look 100%. It's just a pride thing which I'm sure you all understand. Is there anyone who's refinished them, and had it stay? I can't be the first one with this problem.

The page about the investigation into the wheels is certainly a possiblity. Thanks for bringing that one up.

I have to do something to these wheels. They just look like ****, and I don't want to run volks like every other Z owner.

 

than get some BBS's, and please do not chrome your door handles (if thats even possible). If you do, I'm gonna have to find you and smack you a couple of times