Chrome aftermarket wheels

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My opinion for what it's worth. I've had lots of Mustangs. And lots of wheels.
The posters above that show chrome plated OEM wheels =greatness.
The posters above that mention high quality aluminum wheels =greatness.
When you say "chrome" wheels for a '14, that limits the options greatly.
That puts you in Chinese junk wheels. I'd suggest a little homework on those. And from vendors also mentioned in this thread.
Trust this advise if you want, I've been playing this game for awhile.
My advice, if you want shiney wheels, save money/time and get a quality set.
I know of no option currently that fit your car in chrome that are not junk from china.
Harsh? Maybe. You'll thank me later.
 

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....I know of no option currently that fit your car in chrome that are not junk from china.
Harsh? Maybe. You'll thank me later.

Nope, gonna thank you now... This is why I decided to take the stock wheels and have them chromed. I found only one company that would do this. They were in Orange County, Ca.

My 2006 GT wheels have been on the car for over 10 years and they still look new. My daughter put on about 140k miles on that car. Attests to the durability. As for my GT500, about 40k miles (on two different GT500's), so can't really call that a durability test.

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Cal Chrome is the only place I would use for chroming. Their work is second to none. They did chrome wheels for my 93 Cobra , 95 Cobra R wheels and 2004 Lightning wheels shown below. Their chroming process is amazing. I first used them in the late 90's with my Cobra and would not look elsewhere. I don't do chrome much anymore and my last 3 sets of wheels have been powder coated locally and I like that process with the results.

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Their chroming process at Cal Chrome.....

Chrome Plating Process Diagram - How We Chrome Plate Wheels & Parts
 

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yeah cal chrome sends them to a shop in santa ana (OC) that everyone uses lol. there are very few chromers left thanks to EPA. cal chrome does their own powder coating. their works is top notch! and they do shipping, which many many vendors dont bother with.
 

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