Chrome wheel refurb

[celcius]

Hi guys just brought a c5
Anybody can tell me where I can get the
Wheels rechromed I'm based near
Aylesbury bucks

Cheers

[BlackZeD]

Dunno if these boys will do it, possibly more expense than new wheels.

http://www.beckworth.net/index.asp?upid=17&msi...


Dave.

[celcius]

Thanks dave
What other options do I have can the
Wheels be took back to alloy and the
Refurbed in a regular way ?

Thanks
Greg

[Z06]

I had a set of chromed C5 Z06 wheels (in very poor cond) refurb at BJV Engineering in Kings Langley, (just north of Watford) so not to far from you. Didn't get them re-chromed, but powered coated in Black. Ex job done by BJV. I quess you could get them powered coated / painted in any colour you wanted.
Hope this helps,
Dale.

[celcius]

Hi Dale it does help many thanks
I will call them after Xmas and get them
powder coated


Many thanks

Greg

[celcius]

Hi Dale it does help many thanks
I will call them after Xmas and get them
powder coated


Many thanks

Greg

[Titan]

I had the polished alloys on my Z06. The laquer started to lift in places after about a year old. Had mine stripped and refinised in black flash chrome.This was in April 2008 and they still look new. The job was done by The Wheel Specialist in Fareham for about £400 all in.I would definately use them again.

[celcius]

Hi Titan
Mine are in a similar condition as yours
Were I will get them done after Xmas
Powder coated and sprayed
Many thanks guys for you replies
It's my first corvette and I have literally
Just got it I'm really looking forward to
Better weather
Greg

[BlackZeD]

I had mine stripped, blasted gently, repaired where reqd and
powdercoated in gloss black, on a black Z06 i think they look
the dogs

Dave.

Before they were stripped.


After stripping.


After coating, smart methinks


On the car.

[V10 BAT]

Hey that does look the nuts matey.
Thanks for the info guys ,need to get my truck wheels striped and painted.
cheers

[vetteheadracer]

A number of places offer this kind of service. I previously had a set of C4 chrome rims refurbed as shiny black rims.

[celcius]

Hi guys
Many thanks for your help
I will get mine done after Xmas then
Post the pics on here
Cheers
Merry Christmas

Greg

[Z06]

Mine are the same as BlackZed's wheels.
I think from memory that BJV charged me around £180. Including refitting & balance of tyres.
Took about 1 week.
Dale.

[celcius]

Hi Dale they look great
BJV are not far from me I will contact them after holidays and get mine looking
As the car deserves I will then post pics

Many thanks guys
Greg

[BlackZeD]

I also added these as i didn't want a valve chrome or rubber
sticking right out and ruining the look.



At the bottom

[Tadek]

celcius said:

Hi Dale they look great
BJV are not far from me I will contact them after holidays and get mine looking
As the car deserves I will then post pics

Many thanks guys
Greg

Looking forward to your experience, as I am considering taking my chrome wheels there.
I did punch in BJV Engineering into Google Search and there are some very interesting entries posted, might be worth your while reading them.

[celcius]

Hi tardek
Many thanks I will do some searches
And see

Regards

Greg

[the-esses]

As we all like pics......

Dale's Zed ...



And Tekwiz'z C5 with the added vinyl pinstripe...



Also, when the time comes to show off those wheels, may I suggest the Corvette Club's Thames Valley meet, only just down the road from you in Maidenhead.

Edited by the-esses on Thursday 23 December 17:17

[car95]

Dear Mr BlackZed.

Your car is very nice!

Merry Christmas everyone.

[Z06]

Thanks for posting up that picture Simon.
Just for the record, wheels on the car are not the ones refinished by BJV. The 'correct' wheels will be but on as soon as my broken arm recovers .
Happy New Year,
Dale.