Chrome wheels

[kebo]

If you do chrome the rims, better lock that tractor up tight as a drum or those 24 inchers will get stolen overnight!!:laughing:

 

[LoPresti Lawnscape]

If you do chrome the rims, better lock that tractor up tight as a drum or those 24 inchers will get stolen overnight!!:laughing:

Maybe I'll get some spinners.

:cool2:

 

[Mace Canute]

If you're thinking about getting the wheels chromed, you might want to look up "Hydrogen Embrittlement" first.

 

[RoyJackson]

If you're thinking about getting the wheels chromed, you might want to look up "Hydrogen Embrittlement" first.

I was thinking about that when this thread started...not sure it's such a problem with decorative chrome as it is with hard chrome...but it is something to ask about at the plater's.

 

[arrabil]

Why would hydrogen embrittlement matter in this application?

My chromed wheels had no trouble at 145mph nor did they break when I ran over a 4x4 piece of lumber in the middle of Washington DC.

What would cause exposure to hydrogen in a place that you'd think knows all about embrittlement anyway?

 

[RoyJackson]

Why would hydrogen embrittlement matter in this application?

My chromed wheels had no trouble at 145mph nor did they break when I ran over a 4x4 piece of lumber in the middle of Washington DC.

What would cause exposure to hydrogen in a place that you'd think knows all about embrittlement anyway?

Hydrogen embrittlement can result in the metal cracking. Once a crack starts, it will propagate until a failure.
There's a stress relieving process (after plate) to eliminate this possibility.

 

[arrabil]

But why would this happen at a place that specializes in such things and surely knows the dangers of it?

 

[RoyJackson]

But why would this happen at a place that specializes in such things and surely knows the dangers of it?

Most reputable companies would probably stress relieve after plating, but it is something to ask about.

 

[CCWKen]

I do nickel and not chrome but I'd guess about $200-$300 per wheel depending on condition. And your location, of course. It varies a lot by region. Heavily regulated areas can almost double that price.

Some places may give you an estimate over the phone but that price probably won't include stripping paint/powder coat or repairs.

 

[Ductape]

My chromed wheels had no trouble at 145mph nor did they break when I ran over a 4x4 piece of lumber in the middle of Washington DC.

That's a helluva tractor you have there !! :laughing: