Our Black Chrome plating is a proprietary blend of different processes, which creates a totally unique and durable finish. This "smoked", translucent appearance resembles what a chrome wheel would look like if window tinting could be applied to it. The final result is a subtle, sporty look that stands out from any other custom wheel finishes.

Smoke Metal Finished (Bottom Left), Chrome Plated (Middle), and Silver Painted Wheels (Top Right)

This finish is actually more durable than the industry's previous "black chrome" processes. Other competitor's finishes fail to hold up over time and often have inconsistencies in their color. In addition, many "black chrome" platers are unable to warrant their product. Our industry-leading Black Chrome technology allows us to offer a one year warranty.

Range Rover Sport 19"

Jaguar XK Carelia in Black Chrome

Because of the custom nature and precise manufacturing technique involved with Black Chrome plating, processing time is slightly longer at approximately 10-15 work days.

If you wish to run your center caps in black chrome along with the wheels, the cost starts at an additional $35 per wheel.

Payment is required prior to any work being performed. Payment for chrome work is accepted via Personal / Company check, PayPal, or Money Order. Payment is required to be sent along with the wheels and the Customer Instruction Sheet. This will help expedite processing time. If you are unsure of the work to be performed, we can upon receiving your wheels, send you an estimate once we have determined what work needs to be performed.

If you need assistance in determining what wheel style / design you have, please refer to our wheel type guide.

For multi-piece wheels and welded two piece wheels please call for a quote. We can give you a more accurate quote depending on which service best suits your needs.

Many customers requested a deep and highly reflective luxury finish, calling it Black Chrome for lack of a better term, when in reality they are looking for a finish more like out Black Fusion. Whether youre going for a complete black out, or adding a sporty touch to your vehicle, Fusion Coating or Black Chrome may be exactly what you're looking for.

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Marinello™ 22" Wheels - Black Fusion Coated on Range Rover Sport

Some customers assume black chrome is the finish they wish to have on their wheels, when in reality they are just looking for something very dark and reflective. For these customers we also have available Black Fusion Coat - A multi stage powder coating process.

This high gloss finish is exactly what you're looking for if you want to black out your vehicle!

At California Chrome Wheel Inc., we have worked very hard to develop our black chrome product. It is of utmost importance to us, that the black chrome finish be as high quality as possible, and to share in the unique properties of bright chrome.

As is plainly visible in the examples above the competitors black chrome has a very poor surface quality, with pits and an "Orange Peel" texture to the entire surface, as well as a brown hue to the reflections. CalChrome's wheel on the other hand, has a smooth, highly reflective surface, with a lustre that only comes from true chrome plating.

Below are examples of completed black chrome wheels, in different lighting conditions and viewing angles. The unique properties of our black chrome finish create various and unique shades depending on the lighting condition. From bright reflections, to an almost solid, high lustre black, this finish is guaranteed to turn heads.

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