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Randy Webb 08-17-2004 04:23 PM
how tell if wheels are chromed?
 
Is there any way to tell if my Fuchs have been chromed? The surface looks chromed but maybe it was just polished.

I posted pics before but am looking for some definitive way to tell before I pay shipping to Al Reed.

unimog 08-17-2004 04:30 PM
Take some metal polish (I like Flitz) and polish a section. If your polishing rag turns black it is non-chromed aluminum.

Randy Webb 08-17-2004 04:36 PM
Ha! Good idea - Al oxide..... Thanks much!

pjv911 08-17-2004 07:02 PM
magnet

unimog 08-18-2004 11:06 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by pjv911
magnet
I don't think so, the chrome would have to be real-real-real thick!
Just to be sure I just tried a magnet on chromed aluminum wheels, and it was not 'attracted'.


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