CHROME WHEEL PROBLEM
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
CHROME WHEEL PROBLEM
I have a set of stock 85 wheels that were poorly chromed years ago and now the chrome is coming off in strips. How the H#)) do I get the rest of the chrome off so that I can "ATTEMPT" to put some sort of finish on them?? If anybody has any ideas I sure would appreciate your thoughts and recommendations.
Thanks
Bill Curlee
Thanks
Bill Curlee
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From: Windham, NH
Re: CHROME WHEEL PROBLEM (Bill Curlee)
Bill,
Try to find a local business that does Chrome plating. It is a simple process for them to "de-chrome" your wheels. DO NOT try to sand blast the chrome off.
Try to find a local business that does Chrome plating. It is a simple process for them to "de-chrome" your wheels. DO NOT try to sand blast the chrome off.
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From: Anthony TX
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Re: CHROME WHEEL PROBLEM (black bart)
Thanks a MILLION
You guys are GODS. I want to remove the Chrome and polish them up. Cant afford new ones. I got a set of 4 for $30 at a metal recycler who was going to crush them :eek: :eek: I figured if nothing else I could try to scrape and sand but the de-crome option sounds like the answer. About how much do they charge?? I polished my origional ones up and they look great!! :D
Bill Curlee
P.S I have plenty of time!!! The engine went up in smoke (LITERALY) The rings gave out and I have a severe rod knock :mad :cuss Boy the wife is pissed at the MONEY PIT now!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
:D
You guys are GODS. I want to remove the Chrome and polish them up. Cant afford new ones. I got a set of 4 for $30 at a metal recycler who was going to crush them :eek: :eek: I figured if nothing else I could try to scrape and sand but the de-crome option sounds like the answer. About how much do they charge?? I polished my origional ones up and they look great!! :D
Bill Curlee
P.S I have plenty of time!!! The engine went up in smoke (LITERALY) The rings gave out and I have a severe rod knock :mad :cuss Boy the wife is pissed at the MONEY PIT now!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
:D
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Re: CHROME WHEEL PROBLEM (Bill Curlee)
Thanks a MILLION
About how much do they charge?? I polished my origional ones up and they look great!! :D
Bill Curlee
P.S I have plenty of time!!! The engine went up in smoke (LITERALY) The rings gave out and I have a severe rod knock :mad :cuss Boy the wife is pissed at the MONEY PIT now!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
:D
About how much do they charge?? I polished my origional ones up and they look great!! :D
Bill Curlee
P.S I have plenty of time!!! The engine went up in smoke (LITERALY) The rings gave out and I have a severe rod knock :mad :cuss Boy the wife is pissed at the MONEY PIT now!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
:D
