Advantages of Polishing vs. Chrome plating Fuchs

man130

I'm trying to figure which route to go ,both seem to around same price . I figure with polishing I could always get them a quick "tune up" if they dull or something. But damn...those chrome ones look great . anybody have any idea which would hold up better .There going to be on a summer driver only.

WVbugman

I personally prefer the look of depth in the reflection of highly polished aluminum wheels. Once the best polishing is done all you have to do is maintain them. Having said that I would own chrome wheels because polishing aluminum gets monotanous. Chrome needs wax or it can rust. To each their own. Neither is the wrong choice. Do whats best for you.

docdanracy · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject:

Chrome...looks great, needs periodic waxing to inhibit rust, can crack or flake, if you curb the wheel it is toast as far as finish.

Polished, looks almost as shiny as chrome when done right, needs periodic maintenance to inhibit corrosion, if you curb it a little light sand papers and some metal polish and you are back in business.

My vote would be for Polished! Very Happy

docdanracy · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject: Fuchs Polished

here are some wheels....one set I hand polished myself. Petals and rim only, left the recessed areas as stock.
The other set I had a full polish done at a wheel refinisher.

Both of the 914s were cars I owned and fully restored, including body/paint, interior, suspension and motors...
Orange car was a '74 with 2056 type4 full track suspension etc
White car was a '75 2.0L with mild competition suspension etc
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scottvw · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:56 am Post subject:

man130 · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, I guess I just gotta pick which one I like. It seems one way is not BETTER then the other , just personal preference on looks .Just wanted to check ,some people said they wouldnt advise chrome plating but never said why so I was curious Thanks again

Bruce · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:14 pm Post subject:

john7 · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject:

do yourself a favor and get them polished.

the cons of chroming them
the chrome will eventually rust, or blister
if you accidentally curb one you have to get the wheel rechromed (polished you can buff it out)
chrome can peel
if you try to sell them they will be worth less if they are chromes
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man130 · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:32 am Post subject:

Yeah, think Im going polished they look almost as good I think, and I can keep them lookin good forever, with a little tune up every once and a while .

john7 · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:37 am Post subject:

you can also have them clear coated after polishing and they will stay looking new
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PASHN8 · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:48 pm Post subject:

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john7 · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:55 am Post subject:

PASHN8 · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:32 am Post subject:

Ok thanks

So in theory, clear coat would remove the need for weekly waxing/polishing as the clear seals the shine and is resistant to brake dust etc?

Any drawbacks long term?
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Fab4Fan · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject:

getting them clear coated will take away some of the natural shine and make it more hazy. It maintains that same appearance without dulling as a bare polished wheel. I dont know about the brake dust, but I would imagine youd have to be more careful about removing caked on dust because the clear can get light scrathes and make the wheel more hazy. Also some crappier jobs start to chip off or get spider web cracking which requires the entire wheel to be stripped and redone.
I would just leave them baremetal and use green rogue polishes and sealer waxes. Or chrome.

PASHN8 · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:04 am Post subject:

After a revisit to this thread, i'm thinking a clear powdercoat would be a good option, tough and easy to maintain.

Regular hand polishing of my Fuchs is not an option, finding the time to wash the car itself is a luxury these days!
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Mike Fisher · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:49 am Post subject:

Chrome look doesn't look better or original! I just wash my wheels/car occasionally. Cool

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