Friend gave me one of his Supersize big $ 24 inch chrome wheels to fix

by Rick Ames
(Poland,Ohio)

big $ 24 inch chrome wheels to fix..

Have Lincoln 225.Damage is on inner portion of rim.It consists of mild bend (maybe 3 inch).And small tear half to three quarters of inch.Never dealt with chrome plate.Any ideas as wheel is big bucks?
Thanks
Rick Ames

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Welding it should be fairly simple. The chrome plating issue is the problem.

It is likely to peel back or discolor. I dont know if its possible to local plate to repair.

polishing might look ok for a while but rust will set in without plating.

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