Chrome Tow Hooks
Chrome Tow Hooks
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From: Bristol, CT
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Regaurdless if they get used or not, the Chrome on those hooks hold up better then you think. I've pulled a few cars and a blazer out of the snow with them.
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No way would I waste that kind of money for chrome tow hooks, if there starting to rust... pull em off and repaint them
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You could take yours to a chrome shop. I'll bet it's a heck of a lot cheaper. As far as strength goes, I seriously doubt it would weaken it enough to even matter at all. Several years ago the term "Hydrogen Embrittlement" made the rounds in all the hot rod magazines and like all good myths, it got repeated enough to become fact. I've run hot rods and sand drag quads with chrome suspension, plus worked in a chrome shop and never, ever actually saw or heard of a chrome part failing due to it being chrome plated. Yet these stories pop up from time to time by people who don't know any better...
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You could take yours to a chrome shop. I'll bet it's a heck of a lot cheaper. As far as strength goes, I seriously doubt it would weaken it enough to even matter at all. Several years ago the term "Hydrogen Embrittlement" made the rounds in all the hot rod magazines and like all good myths, it got repeated enough to become fact. I've run hot rods and sand drag quads with chrome suspension, plus worked in a chrome shop and never, ever actually saw or heard of a chrome part failing due to it being chrome plated. Yet these stories pop up from time to time by people who don't know any better...
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Excuse my 3rd language English, but I though that "chrome plating" is adequate description.
The plating can be done well, but the procedure is pretty long and usually involve copper plating under the chrome. Bottom line - it get screw up a lot and that is why you see so many bumpers, or bicycles with chrome peeling off.
No reputable car maker will put chrome wheels on the vehicles as that brings danger of loosing the air on flaking chrome.
Than chrome doesn't hold the paint well, so peeling off plating can be real pain to restore.
The plating can be done well, but the procedure is pretty long and usually involve copper plating under the chrome. Bottom line - it get screw up a lot and that is why you see so many bumpers, or bicycles with chrome peeling off.
No reputable car maker will put chrome wheels on the vehicles as that brings danger of loosing the air on flaking chrome.
Than chrome doesn't hold the paint well, so peeling off plating can be real pain to restore.
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Just get them powder coated with the "chrome like" material. They have come a long way with powder coating to where it looks really fricken good. I bet for less than 75 bucks you can get them looking awesome. Just a thought.
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Excuse my 3rd language English, but I though that "chrome plating" is adequate description.
The plating can be done well, but the procedure is pretty long and usually involve copper plating under the chrome. Bottom line - it get screw up a lot and that is why you see so many bumpers, or bicycles with chrome peeling off.
No reputable car maker will put chrome wheels on the vehicles as that brings danger of loosing the air on flaking chrome.
Than chrome doesn't hold the paint well, so peeling off plating can be real pain to restore.
The plating can be done well, but the procedure is pretty long and usually involve copper plating under the chrome. Bottom line - it get screw up a lot and that is why you see so many bumpers, or bicycles with chrome peeling off.
No reputable car maker will put chrome wheels on the vehicles as that brings danger of loosing the air on flaking chrome.
Than chrome doesn't hold the paint well, so peeling off plating can be real pain to restore.
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From: Newberry Springs, CA
I would not even consider having chrome tow hooks for as much as I use them. I'd wear them down to the metal in a few trips. Tow hooks are functional items, not "Bling".
Just 2 cents from an "Old Guy"
Just 2 cents from an "Old Guy"
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From: Upstate NY
x2 I agree with you, my tow hooks have 3/8" rusted old chain rapped twice around them 24/7, constantly hooking up recovery chains/straps to it pulling out our race cars that sink in the yard
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From: Dirty Water
Mine's a garage queen. I want them because they're bling.
Not afraid to admit that.
I have a 2004 though - I'm more than likely stuck with a plating shop, right?
Sand Man - how much would you charge out of your shop?
Not afraid to admit that.
I have a 2004 though - I'm more than likely stuck with a plating shop, right?
You could take yours to a chrome shop. I'll bet it's a heck of a lot cheaper. As far as strength goes, I seriously doubt it would weaken it enough to even matter at all. Several years ago the term "Hydrogen Embrittlement" made the rounds in all the hot rod magazines and like all good myths, it got repeated enough to become fact. I've run hot rods and sand drag quads with chrome suspension, plus worked in a chrome shop and never, ever actually saw or heard of a chrome part failing due to it being chrome plated. Yet these stories pop up from time to time by people who don't know any better...