Which wheels from other GM models will fit the HHR?
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PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
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You can see here an HHR with the casino mags and they don't look as pretty, not sure but the color of the car plays a role I believe :
These mags look great for this HHR.
PVD doesn’t tell you much in the context of car parts. It’s a marketing term derived from part of the the process to get the finish they’re talking about.
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
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I've also been looking for ideas on what to put on my van (eventually), the local guys all want me to build a 70s street van (fender flares, lowered front, shag), but that's just not my style
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PVD doesn’t tell you much in the context of car parts. It’s a marketing term derived from part of the the process to get the finish they’re talking about.
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD:
PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition, where various metals are vaporized and condense on the part to make it shiny. I have some “black chrome” wheels that were marketed as PVD. I think they started with black paint or powder coat, then vapor deposition of a shiny metal, probably aluminum, probably not chrome, then typically catalyzed automotive clearcoat or something similar. They are pretty corrosion resistant and hold up well when maintained like paint because, well, that’s what it is. Obviously BIG TROUBLE when someone tries to maintain it with chrome polish.
In Cleveland there’s a company that will refinish you alloy wheel with a process like that for about $1000 per 4.
Pic of my Foose Legends marketed as black chrome PVD: