Chrome Plating or Polishing 88-90 Wheels

[Guest BJM]

Has anyone ever tried this or seen the 88-90 Reatta wheels polished or chrome plated? Just curious if they can be successfully polished or chromed to add a unique look to the 88-90 cars.

[Guest my3buicks]

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A set of polished ones on ebay

[olbuickman]

Bjm, I had my stock wheels polished last year. I stripped the clear coat off the centers and the wheels and took the emblems off the centers prior to the polishing. I am pleased the way they turned out. I still have my Lucerne wheels on the car , I like the look.

[NCReatta]

Bryan,

Your best bet is polishing. Chrome plating involves electrically charging the piece being chromed, and as these wheels are aluminum, you'd have a very fun job ahead of you.

A place locally polishes the 88-90 wheels for about $700/set. You can do it yourself if you set your mind to it, but the professionals are called professionals for a reason.

[Guest Kitskaboodle]

Has anyone ever tried this or seen the 88-90 Reatta wheels polished or chrome plated? Just curious if they can be successfully polished or chromed to add a unique look to the 88-90 cars.

I polished mine.

It did take a lot of work though. Be prepared to do a lot of stripping (of the clear coat) and sanding. However, if labor is not an issue than you'll save a lot of money and you'll be happy with the results.

Personally, I think polished wheels make out cars look richer & classier.

Kit

[Guest BJM]

Thanks. I think in Iowa I would keep a set of wheels for winter driving and a polished set for summer. And yes, I would not attempt, I would have a professional do it.

[Guest BJM]

In Keiths post, is Reatta Parts West an active forum member? Also, it mentions that they would need attention every once in awhile so some aluminum polish would work hand buffed?

[Rawja]

In Keiths post, is Reatta Parts West an active forum member?

Yup, that's Steveskyhawk.