Why would someone do this ?
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Why would someone do this ?
I bought a set of used chrome wheels from Bob at House of Wheels and when they arrived I found the inside barrels were all painted black with some type of epoxy paint. Do you think this was done when the original GM wheels were plated ?
I am thinking of removing this paint; as it is peeling in places. I am thinking whatever is below the paint cant be that bad.
Do you think bead blasting or any kind of blasting would damage the chrome? Or would a wire wheel on the end of a dremel be a better choice? Do you have any ideas to get rid of this paint?
I would like to hear your comments. Dave
I am thinking of removing this paint; as it is peeling in places. I am thinking whatever is below the paint cant be that bad.
Do you think bead blasting or any kind of blasting would damage the chrome? Or would a wire wheel on the end of a dremel be a better choice? Do you have any ideas to get rid of this paint?
I would like to hear your comments. Dave
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to hide somthing OR to be lazy about the accumulation of brake dust and how it looks (black inside of wheel = no cleaning). be carefull when you remove it.
good luck!
P.S. why wouldn't they tell you that the inside of the wheels were painted...that's very strange.
good luck!
P.S. why wouldn't they tell you that the inside of the wheels were painted...that's very strange.
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This vendor enjoys a pretty good rep around here - I'm sure if you called them and spoke to them, they will work it out with you. Before you try anything (and possibly make a bigger problem), I'd give Bob a call. 
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
This vendor enjoys a pretty good rep around here - I'm sure if you called them and spoke to them, they will work it out with you. Before you try anything (and possibly make a bigger problem), I'd give Bob a call.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
This vendor enjoys a pretty good rep around here - I'm sure if you called them and spoke to them, they will work it out with you. Before you try anything (and possibly make a bigger problem), I'd give Bob a call.
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[QUOTE=Dave1998]I bought a set of used chrome wheels from Bob at House of Wheels and when they arrived I found the inside barrels were all painted black with some type of epoxy paint. Do you think this was done when the original GM wheels were plated ?
I am thinking of removing this paint; as it is peeling in places. I am thinking whatever is below the paint cant be that bad.
Do you think bead blasting or any kind of blasting would damage the chrome? Or would a wire wheel on the end of a dremel be a better choice? Do you have any ideas to get rid of this paint?
I would like to hear your comments. Dave[/QUOTE
Dont use anything abrasice or mechanical. I would use Aircraft paint stripper and a plastic scrubby pad....Oh, did i mentiona S**htload of elbow grease?
I am thinking of removing this paint; as it is peeling in places. I am thinking whatever is below the paint cant be that bad.
Do you think bead blasting or any kind of blasting would damage the chrome? Or would a wire wheel on the end of a dremel be a better choice? Do you have any ideas to get rid of this paint?
I would like to hear your comments. Dave[/QUOTE
Dont use anything abrasice or mechanical. I would use Aircraft paint stripper and a plastic scrubby pad....Oh, did i mentiona S**htload of elbow grease?