polished or chrome.
#1
polished or chrome.
I've got an '06 2lt. with the 17" 5 spoke wheels how can I tell real quick if they are polished or chrome. The reason I ask is that I'm replacing two due to curb rash and I need to know what they are for ordering replacements.
Thanks
Thanks
#2
If it is not obvious to you (I guess it isn't), post a pic.
Joe-
this remark was NOT meant as being sarcastic.
Anyway here's the test: see if a MAGNET will slightly stick to the rims, if so they are Chromed. Chrome plating is slightly magnetic..
Polished rims: the MAGNET will not stick at all..
Joe-
this remark was NOT meant as being sarcastic.
Anyway here's the test: see if a MAGNET will slightly stick to the rims, if so they are Chromed. Chrome plating is slightly magnetic..
Polished rims: the MAGNET will not stick at all..
Last edited by sleeper; 01-21-2010 at 11:13 PM. Reason: added info
#3
#4
If it is an 06 2LT, you can safely assume they are the polished aluminum (we don't have chrome wheels). These are standard on 2LT's in 06/07/08 and I think the pattern changed for the 09/10's, but still 5 spoke and shiny.
Of course, I could be wrong as well.
Of course, I could be wrong as well.
#6
My remark was NOT meant as being sarcastic.
Anyway here's the test: see if a MAGNET will stick to the rims, if so they are Chromed. ie: Chrome plating is slightly magnetic in it's composition. Even over aluminum rims.
Polished rims: the MAGNET will not stick at all..
#9
Joe-
There are different degrees of chroming, my Harleys have triple plated chrome over aluminum & a magnet sticks to these..
1: flash chrome plating (cheap) this generally doesn't last long & starts flaking off, & I'm sure no magnet will stick to it.
2: triple plating ( good stuff here)
3: show chrome (6 layers & $$$)
The thing I prefer about polished aluminum (even w/clear coating) is that you can always polish them back up..
Chrome, once it starts flaking or pitting. You will have nasty looking rims. Only fix it to pay to have them re-plated.
Just my .02
There are different degrees of chroming, my Harleys have triple plated chrome over aluminum & a magnet sticks to these..
1: flash chrome plating (cheap) this generally doesn't last long & starts flaking off, & I'm sure no magnet will stick to it.
2: triple plating ( good stuff here)
3: show chrome (6 layers & $$$)
The thing I prefer about polished aluminum (even w/clear coating) is that you can always polish them back up..
Chrome, once it starts flaking or pitting. You will have nasty looking rims. Only fix it to pay to have them re-plated.
Just my .02
#10