Short answer: Chrome and painted wheels are still aluminium underneath and can be sold as scrap, but the plating or coating means some buyers price them slightly differently, since the finish has to be removed in processing, so they may fetch a little less than clean, uncoated wheels, though the difference is usually small compared with condition and weight.
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A chrome or painted wheel is generally a cast aluminium wheel with a coating, so it remains worth selling for its metal.
Why buyers may price differently
Coatings add a processing step, which can lead to a lower price for coated wheels than for bare ones.
Be clear in your listing
Saying that wheels are chrome or painted avoids surprises when they are weighed and graded.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers state how they treat coated wheels, so you can see the difference before you sell.
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